Abortion rights advocates used language of personal freedom to win moderates

This summer, activists expanded the discussion It overwhelmingly defeated the anti-abortion amendment in Kansas. Michigan and Kentucky have taken pages from the same strategy, incorporating it into their own successful campaigns to protect legal abortion during midterm elections.

The concept of individual liberty is a salient message to more conservative voters. Republicans embraced the anti-government message amid the pandemic, opposing vaccine mandates and lockdowns. A few years ago, they used the term government excesses when speaking out against Obamacare. The message is also intended to target those who may personally oppose abortion.

“Belonging to that middle group, ‘I don’t think abortion is good. I myself would never have an abortion. But I don’t think the government is the place to make that decision.'” Rachel Sweet Managed abortion rights campaigns in both Kentucky and Kansas.

In conversations this week, that sentiment was echoed by several Michigan voters who either don’t belong to a political party or are personally against abortion. supported the amendment. But the message irritates abortion opponents who argue that there is another factor to consider.

“Abortion is not the same as removing wisdom teeth.” Marjorie Dannenfelser President of a prominent anti-abortion group SBA Prolife America. “In every pregnancy there are two patients, a mother and a child, at least one of whom has no intention of keeping the abortion plan alive.”

Michigan Abortion Rights Campaign:

From solicitations to digital advertising, here are snapshots of how abortion rights groups have deployed their personal freedom messages.

• Michigan: of Reproductive freedom for all motion advertised A man looks at the camera and says, “Let’s keep the government away from doctors.” A guidebook for campaigners included this message as a topic volunteers could use when knocking on doors.Other points of contention included mentioning that the ballot measure was intended to restore egg and would prevent the near-total abortion ban of 1931 from coming into force.
• Kentucky: of Secure Kentucky Access Campaign site I have arrived at this idea. “People’s right to control their own personal and private medical decisions is under attack across the country, and Kentucky is no exception. …Don’t let politicians limit your freedom. Please, ”said the webpage about the campaign.
• Kansas: field organizer Kansas for Constitutional Freedom said to have used a valid messaging strategy Regardless of political party The Post Annie Gowen Reported in August.a digital advertising It contains this same message.

Kansas for Constitutional Freedom:

Supporters and those involved in ballot measure efforts stressed that the message was tailored to individual states, saying extensive research has been done on what works in different areas. I’m here.

Example: Vermont Voters this week passed a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, similar to Michigan’s amendment.The message was primarily focused on restoration Law vs Wadedecades of protection and reproductive freedom.

according to it Kelly Hall Managing Director fairness project, Funds and organizes more progressive state ballot measure efforts across the country. The group helped pay for and oversee message tests in Michigan and Vermont when the campaign was in full swing this summer.

Because of “both the size of the state and the media market and the nature of the voters,” Vermont’s campaign was to “reach more broadly to the entire electorate,” rather than tailoring the message to different audiences.

In states like Michigan, there were multiple core messages at the heart of the campaign, including trusting and healing women. eggBut the idea of ​​keeping the government out of people’s health care was likely effective in reaching out to independents and white men.

Abortion rights groups say there’s another reason they’re focusing on individual rights Robert Brendon emeritus professor of Harvard TH Chang School of Public Health. It steers away from gestational age limits on surgery, a topic that is fiercely divisive in debate.

• “It’s the wrong message about when abortion will be available.” Brendon, a longtime Harvard pollster, said. “The issue that appeals is that women have the right to make decisions. It is not the role of federal or state governments to make decisions.”

Senate control extends to three states. official of Arizona When Nevada counting outstanding votes, Don’t expect it to be put together by the weekend. in the meantime, Georgiaseats will be decided in a runoff vote on December 6.

Republicans still dominate the House. not huge, but post writing Aaron Blake.

This week’s voter turnout second highest of midterm elections since 1970.

Estimate 112.5 million Voter turnout this year is about 47 percent Nationwide voter count. 2018 is roughly 50 percent Highest turnout since 1970, The Post’s Amy Wang When Scott Clement report.

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Biden, 80, faces questions about age when considering re-election

Amid last year’s economic and global crisis, President Bidenentourage of started to fight There’s a more personal issue: the first ’80s concept in the Oval Office.

Mr. Biden turns 80 on November 20 and has a chance of re-election. White House officials are urgently and quietly searching for the best way to fend off attacks and neutralize the issue of his age on the minds of voters. Torse Orolnipa When Yasmine Abu Taleb report.

An early strategy consists of showing Biden’s ability to be fast on his feet, increasing travel and pointing to his accomplishments as proof that he can do the job. Some allies have asked the White House to do more, including showing clips of Biden running the meeting behind the scenes, saying Biden’s sharpness is more evident. .

Biden is aware of the problem and is frustrated at times, several aides told Torse and Yasmin. He said it was fair game for people to ask about his age, but tried to downplay concerns by pointing to the legislative victory and asking voters to “look at me.” is.

Extensive statistics cannot reveal specific individuals. However, health experts say people are generally more susceptible to illness as they age and often take longer to recover from hospitalization.

Repeated coronavirus infections may still be dangerous, study suggests

Article published in yesterday’s magazine natural medicine We found that patients with coronavirus reinfection tended to have more complications in various organ systems, both early in the disease and long-term. they were more likely to be diagnosed Our colleagues have been with covid longer than people who haven’t had another infection Ariana Eunjung Cha report. The findings applied regardless of people’s vaccination status and whether they had a boost or not.

This study included a review of patient medical records. 5.8 million Patience. Some notable findings:

• Those who were reinfected had twice the risk of dying compared to those who had been infected once.
• They had a three-fold increased risk of hospitalization, a two-fold increased risk of long-term COVID-19 infection, a three-fold increased risk of heart problems and blood clotting disorders, and a two-fold increased risk of fatigue.

But: Monica Gandhiinfectious disease specialist University of California, San Francisco, He said it was important to note that studies using electronic medical records “do not reliably predict causality.”

“Gandhi pointed to other studies. 26 studies The number of re-infections showing a decline in severity over time,” Ariana wrote. Qatar We investigated patients with different vaccination histories in a more comprehensive manner and found that reinfections tended not to progress to severe, critical, or fatal outcomes. ”

Judge Sotomayor Refuses to Grant Emergency Relief in New York City Case Over Vaccine Mandate

supreme court judge Sonia Sotomayor declined urgent request From a group of public sector workers seeking relief from New York City’s coronavirus vaccine mandate, Hill report.

a group called New Yorkers for Religious Freedom, Includes firefighters, teachers, police officers, and hygienists.They argued that the religious exemptions provided in the city’s vaccine mandates for workers were being arbitrarily granted, forcing them to choose between work and vaccination. They are represented by Alliance for freedom.

Sotomayor, which oversees appeals from New York and other states, did not explain why or refer the case to court. It blocked mandatory vaccines or tests for large employers and approved mandatory vaccines for health care providers in federally funded facilities.

There are home dialysis machines, but there are barriers to widespread use

New York Times reporter Dawn McKean dived deep To Tablo Hemodialysis Systemhome dialysis products made by outset medical, the size of a college dorm refrigerator. Unlike the gigantic machines first used in homes in the 1960s, this version has a touchscreen and 3D animations. The FDA cleared Tablo for home use in March 2020.

Because kidney dialysis is very expensive and is needed by hundreds of thousands of Americans every week, Medicare and Medicaid Service Center I hope there will be more home dialysis. About 14% of dialysis patients are treated at home, and that number is growing, Dawn reports.

“ Study of Tablo Physicians say it’s promising, but limited by small sample sizes and relatively short follow-up,” she wrote. The study found that toxins were removed satisfactorily with Tablo and the device was deemed safe for both home and clinic use. ”

Where does Dr. Oz and his reputation go from here? (Karen Heller l Washington Post)

Biogen’s new CEO has a clear understanding of the company’s challenges and is ready to take the reins (by Matthew Helper, Adam Feuerstein, and Jason Mustl Stadt)

‘A pressing intergenerational crisis’: Americans with disabilities lack long-term care plans (Sam Whitehead l Kaiser Health News)

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