November
Putin looks to Stalin for inspiration on women and babies
Several lawmakers and public figures have called for a tax on childlessness – much like the one imposed by Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
- Robyn Dixon and Natalia Abbakumova
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Why abortion did not stay on the ballot
Abortion matters a great deal to American women – just not where it would count in US electoral politics this week.
- Rosalind Dixon
- Opinion
- US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris took women for granted
Do not blame women for Kamala Harris’ loss. Blame Kamala Harris and her campaign strategists.
- Pamela Paul
Cost of living trumped gender ‘tokenism’ for women voters
While Democratic candidate Kamala Harris won the female vote by 10 points in Tuesday’s election, this fell far short of the pink wave her party hoped for.
- Hannah Wootton
Secret messages as celebrities urge women to vote Harris
What started as a whisper campaign has become a controversial advert, amplified by Julia Roberts and Michelle Obama, and drawn furious backlash from the right.
- Emily Davies
October
Back to the ’70s: Why we’re fighting about abortion rights again
Veteran activists are shocked by the noisy resurfacing of the political minority that views abortion as a crime.
- Emma Connors
In Queensland, abortion rights are a mainstream campaign issue
Debate over abortion laws has reignited in spectacular fashion in Queensland as the state’s ‘Bible belt’ shows its conservative colours.
- James Hall
Abortion laws threaten to derail LNP’s bid for Qld victory
The odds-on favourite to win the Queensland election has failed to hose down controversy surrounding abortion speculation.
- James Hall
September
Harris and Oprah host star-studded rally as race tightens
Vice President Kamala Harris tried to convince less-motivated voters during a livestream with TV legend Oprah Winfrey.
- Updated
- Jennifer Epstein
July
- Opinion
- US election
One issue where Kamala Harris gives the Democrats an edge
The party hopes to use the burning issue of abortion rights – and the elevation of Kamala Harris – to change what has been a losing election hand.
- Jennifer Hewett
June
- Analysis
- US election
Trump, Biden switch election battle to capture middle America
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are starting to give some ground to catch the all-important voters in the centre who are still not convinced about either candidate.
- Matthew Cranston
April
- Opinion
- US politics
How making abortion a state issue could work for Trump
After winning favour with the evangelical right, the former president’s latest policy on abortion is all about appeasing Republican moderates, particularly the suburban women he has lost.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
Florida upholds abortion ban, but voters will have a say in November
While upholding a state ban, the Florida Supreme Court allowed a ballot measure to go to voters that would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s constitution.
- Brendan Farrington
April 2023
US Supreme Court keeps abortion pill access for now
Joe Biden has pledged to continue fighting for women’s reproductive rights after the US Supreme Court preserved access to a widely-used abortion drug until a lower court rules on the legal fight.
- Justin Sink and Courtney Rozen
November 2022
- Opinion
- US midterm elections
Republicans misjudged the power of abortion rights
Along with weak candidates and the lack of an economic plan, fears of a post-Roe rollback in reproductive rights were also behind the party’s underwhelming election result.
- Sarah Green Carmichael
Trump seizes spotlight on midterm election eve
Polling on eve of midterm elections shows Republicans on course to seize control of the House and possibly the Senate.
- Matthew Cranston
US presidents duel in key midterm swing state
Donald Trump rallied in the battleground for a Republican Senate candidate, while Joe Biden and Barack Obama teamed up to stump for his Democratic rival.
- Matthew Cranston
October 2022
- Opinion
- US midterm elections
Fear and loathing in crime-torn USA
In US midterm election polling, crime is second only to inflation when it comes to the big issues for voters. I recently experienced up-close why they rate it.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
The $160m US midterm race every NFL fan is watching
Footballers becoming politicians is nothing new, but the race for a crucial senate spot in the US state of Georgia is on steroids.
- Matthew Cranston
After Roe, a debate about what the word ‘abortion’ means
In medical terms, the definition is clear. But when disputes arise, opponents argue that not every termination is an abortion.
- Kate Zernike