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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Nov 11

Opinion: Your summer politics quiz

Hey, people, it’s officially summer! Many Americans find it soothing to take a vacation from politics this time of year, but I know you just can’t let it go.

Here’s a solstice quiz. Let’s see if you’ve been paying attention:

1. Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi, a champion of the state’s ban on abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy, was asked what would happen next if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. Specifically, whether the next step would be for Mississippi to ban various forms of contraception.

Reeves replied …

A. “What? That would be crazy.”
B. “It’s not something that we’ve spent a lot of time focused on.”
C. “Darned tootin’.”