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The Daily Northwestern

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


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The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race

June 23, 2022

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first term comes to a close, a wide field of candidates are vying for the job. The Illinois Governor primaries will take place on June 28, but early voting is already underway. In...

The Ripple: After Roe v. Wade

The Ripple: After Roe v. Wade

May 24, 2022

    In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decided abortions were legal in the infamous Roe v. Wade case. Nearly 50 years later, a majority opinion from the Supreme Court may reverse this...

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What Illinois reproductive rights would look like in a world without Roe v. Wade

May 18, 2022

Content Warning: This article contains mention of rape and sexual assault. For blue states like Illinois, a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade won’t mean the end of legal abortions...

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‘A gift and a curse’: Social media serves as channel for reproductive justice advocacy

May 13, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and rape.  In January, an Adams County, Illinois justice reversed his decision that convicted an 18-year-old man of rape. The judge said...

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Panel of local leaders discusses importance of voter turnout, campaign involvement at NU Democrats event

May 10, 2022

Five local leaders answered questions about their experiences pursuing political and judicial leadership paths at an event hosted by Northwestern University College Democrats Tuesday.  Panel members...

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