Ryan Driskell Tate is a PhD candidate in American history at Rutgers University. He is currently completing a book on energy development in the American West.
The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.