Friday, September 8, 2023:
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Happy Friday! It's Izzie Ramirez, and here's what we're following today:
Up first: Mexico's abortion win, briefly explained.
In other news: Climate woes at the US Open, Trump Georgia case's grand jury report released, and Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album drops.
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Latin American abortion rights activists just notched another win |
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The Mexican Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide earlier this week. It's a big deal for the whole region, which has seen a sea change in support for abortion over the last decade.
The lowdown: Mexico — much like the rest of conservative, largely Catholic Latin America — has been slow to lift restrictions on abortion. That said, much of its positioning on abortion has shifted.
Nearly a third of the population supported legalizing abortion in all cases in 2019, compared to just 12 percent in 2005. Still, support for abortion remains lower in Mexico and other Latin American countries than in the US.
- But under pressure from Latin American abortion activists, the legal landscape has changed dramatically in the last three years. The "Green Wave" movement has spread across the region, and led to decriminalization in Argentina and Colombia.
- Now, abortion will become available in all federal Mexican health institutions in every state where women could have previously faced criminal penalties for undergoing the procedure.
The stakes: The ruling will bring about some immediate changes in Mexico, writes politics reporter Nicole Narea. Prior to the decision, abortions were conducted in parts of Mexico and strictly prohibited in others, in some ways similar to the system in the US. Now, all states will have to comply with the ruling, new clinical standards will be developed, and more medical providers will need to be trained.
"Despite opposition, the decision is expected to open up opportunities for not just Mexicans, but for all Central Americans, and even citizens of the United States," writes Nicole. "After Roe v. Wade fell, Americans in states with abortion bans increasingly began traveling from the US to Mexico to access abortions. That trend is likely to continue."
Read Nicole's explainer here. |
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Climate change comes to the US Open
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Dozens of tennis pros are competing in the US Open championship in New York City. Here's what you need to know: - Uncomfortable temps cracked the 90s this whole week. Players are expressing concern about the hot conditions. Player Daniil Medvedev turned to a camera during a match Wednesday, saying, "One player is going to die. And they're gonna see." [NPR]
- Four climate protesters delayed Thursday's match between rising star Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova. One protester glued his bare feet to the concrete. [ESPN]
- Despite the 49-minute delay, Gauff won against Muchova and will head to her first US Open singles final. Many consider Gauff a rising star and future face of the sport. [The New York Times]
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| Blame Capitalism: Souring on the system |
Capitalism has entered its villain era. In a new series running Fridays this month, we look at how Americans came to blame it for just about everything. |
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Special grand jury report in Georgia Trump case to be released today. The report reveals the jury recommended 30 others, including Lindsey Graham, be charged. [Semafor]
- The remnants of a typhoon pour over Hong Kong and other Southern Chinese cities. Record rainfall, heavy floods, and landslides leave hundreds of thousands affected. [The New York Times]
Five million people have been displaced by the civil war in Sudan. International efforts to mediate the conflict, so far, have failed. [The Guardian]
- Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape. The jury found the That '70s Show actor guilty of raping two women, but could not reach a verdict in the allegation that he raped his longtime girlfriend. [NPR]
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The sincerity and rage of Olivia Rodrigo
Trump and Biden are about tied for 2024. Is it too early to take those polls seriously? The era of easy flying is over
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