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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Protest sign reads, “Reproductive freedom has never been a reality for BIPOC, queer, poor, and disabled people. We need reproductive justice for ALL.”

‘We thought all of this was settled’: Roe reversal’s implications on LGBTQ+ populations

July 19, 2022

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Margaret Marnell had one word to describe how she felt: “Terrified.” “We thought this was all settled,” Marnell said. “A lot of people are very...

Photos of panelists set in black frames against a pink backdrop.

‘This story is not going to go away’: Panelists discuss the implications of Dobbs v. Jackson decision

July 12, 2022

Pritzker School of Law, Feinberg School of Medicine and Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications hosted an online panel to discuss the potential implications of the Dobbs...

Fists in air accompanied by two signs. One says, “Reproductive rights now,” while the other has a uterus with chains over it.

Demonstrators organize to protest anti-abortion lawyer following Roe v. Wade reversal

July 8, 2022

Protesters gathered near Lovelace Park and marched to the 3100 block of Isabella Street to protest an anti-abortion lawyer who lives in Evanston on July 1 at about 8:30 p.m.  According to Cmdr. Ryan...

Shadows of people in front of a map of Illinois with check boxes in the background.

The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race: candidates on abortion

June 27, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, granting states the power to determine if and when abortion is legal. The decision brought abortion to the forefront ahead of Tuesday’s Illinois...

A concertgoer waves a rainbow flag while sitting on the shoulders of another participant.

Lori Lightfoot talks LGBTQ+ rights at Pride in The Park Chicago, headlined by The Chainsmokers and Alesso

June 27, 2022

Annual music festival Pride in The Park Chicago welcomed several artists this weekend, including the Chainsmokers and Alesso, in addition to speakers like Chicago's first openly gay mayor Lori Lightfoot. The...

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