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Why abortion has faded from America's national conversation
Original: Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? | Moira Donegan https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/
Guardian columnist Moira Donegan argues that abortion, once a dominant political issue after the overturning of Roe v Wade, has notably receded from America's national debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Despite ongoing Republican pushes for abortion bans, the topic is drawing less attention than in recent years, raising questions about shifting voter priorities and Democratic strategy.
Why now: Commentary on the surprising decline of abortion as a campaign issue ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections
Moira DoneganThe GuardianRepublican PartyUnited States
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- Why has abortion faded from America’s national conversation? | Moira Donegan https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/ 2026/sep/28/abortion-bans-republicans # Abortion # UsPolitics # UsMidtermElections2026 # Women # Gender # UsNews # Health # Society # WorldNews # Republicans · theguardian_us_opinion@halo.nu · 1
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