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Democrats Face Backlash Over Abortion Bill Stalemate in Nevada

5/22/2025

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In Nevada, Democrats are under fire for failing to push a pro-choice bill forward, despite their legislative majority. Tensions rise as fears of a veto from Republican Governor Joe Lombardo loom, while some Democrats hesitate to make a difficult decision. Advocates are left questioning why a century-old law on self-managed abortions remains intact, especially when it doesn't impact clinic care.

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In Nevada, Democrats are under fire for failing to push a pro-choice bill forward, despite their legislative majority. Tensions rise as fears of a veto from Republican Governor Joe Lombardo loom, while some Democrats hesitate to make a difficult decision. Advocates are left questioning why a century-old law on self-managed abortions remains intact, especially when it doesn't impact clinic care.