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• South Dakota abortion ban up in the air
  The South Dakota law that would ban most abortions may be put on hold with the filing of a petition demanding the law be overturned. Now South Dakota voters will have a chance to decide the question in November.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Don Dahlin: Acting chair of the political science department at the University of South Dakota.
  Jan Nicolay: Coordinator for the "South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families," which organized the petition drive.
  Leslee Unruh: President of Abstinence Clearinghouse.
  More from MPR
  Voters will decide future of South Dakota's abortion ban (03/24/2006)
  Other states may follow South Dakota on abortion ban (03/17/2006)
  South Dakota governor signs abortion ban (03/06/2006)
  Pro-life movement at a crossroads? (03/03/2006)
  In defense of choice (02/23/2006)
  Resources
  South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families
  Abstinence Clearinghouse
• A new view of the Pilgrims
  A new history of the Mayflower suggests a much more nuanced view of both the Pilgrims who settled in North America, and the Indians they came to depend on -- and then battle.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Nathaniel Philbrick: Author of "Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War." He's also the author of "In the Heart of the Sea."
  Resources
  Nathaniel Philbrick's Web site
  The Mayflower Society

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