Katia Riddle
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Pregant women in some states aren't permitted to legally finalize divorces
A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
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6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows
Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith?
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Why Oregon schools' pandemic recovery lags behind much of the nation
Oregon schools are struggling more than others across the country to recover academic learning losses. Experts say one likely reason is a lack of statewide consistency in tutoring interventions.
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Obstetricians in states where abortion is mostly illegal face huge amounts of stress
A study shows that abortion restrictions take a toll — not only on women who can't access the procedure — but also on obstetricians who feel they can't provide the care patients need.
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As Portland's teacher strike goes on, parents are in a bind to find childcare
Some 45,000 students in Oregon's largest school district have been out of school for over a week as teachers continue their strike. How are parents coping?
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A Texas program works to help vulnerable moms who were unable to access abortions
In the wake of the Dobbs ruling, there have been tens of thousands fewer abortions. People carrying these pregnancies are often marginalized. A Texas program helps some of the most vulnerable parents.
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Maternity homes provide support in a post-Roe world, but not without conditions
A crisis pregnancy center in Idaho opened a maternity home in the months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The residents have more complicated stories than the home's founders expected.
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A group of Black residents in Portland is suing the city for displacement from their homes
A group of Black residents in Portland, Ore., is suing the city and a hospital for displacing them more than 50 years ago. They say an urban renewal plan amounted to confiscation of their homes.
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One student repeatedly called 911 during the Uvalde shooting, reports say
A series of miscommunications from nearly 400 members of law enforcement led to long wait times for those stuck inside Robb Elementary School, where 19 students and two teachers died.
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Buying guns in Oregon could become more difficult if voters pass ballot measure
The ballot measure would require people who want to buy a gun to pay a fee, take a safety course, submit fingerprints and pass a background check to obtain a permit.