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The holy war over birth control
20+ hour, 17+ min ago The Little Sisters of the Poor are back in court, fighting against Democratic politicians who want to narrow the freedom to exercise one's religion. Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) continues to battle the Little Sisters by fighting in court to strike…...
Anti-abortion movement at crossroads over ACA Hyde protections
1+ week, 3+ day ago A congressional fight over abortion coverage in Obamacare plans is shaping up as an existential battle for anti-abortion organizations." Anti-abortion advocates have ramped up the pressure on Republicans as the legislature attempts to hammer out a solution to the expiration…...
Faroe Islands overturn strictest anti-abortion laws in Europe
2+ week, 2+ day ago The Faroe Islands, a remote territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, has voted to end its decades-old regulations on abortion. The autonomous island's parliament voted on Thursday to allow abortions on the island from conception to 12 weeks of gestation, having…...
Trump's child savings accounts aren't 'pronatalist.' They're better
2+ week, 3+ day ago In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list…...
Donors must be able to support pro-life causes without harassment
2+ week, 3+ day ago The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance on donor privacy and has the chance to do so again by protecting pro-life centers from harassment. Donors should be able to support pro-life causes without government harassment The relatives will be…...
Justice Thomas questions basis for New Jersey subpoena of pregnancy center donors
2+ week, 5+ day ago Justice Clarence Thomas sharply questioned the basis New Jersey had for issuing subpoenas seeking vast information from a pregnancy center, pressing the state's lawyers during oral arguments on Tuesday in a case before the Supreme Court over whether the pregnancy…...
Pope Leo XIV draws online backlash over hot-button issues
1+ mon, 3+ day ago Pope Leo XIV ignited a wave of criticism across social media this week after issuing a series of public messages calling for stronger climate action, expanded compassion toward migrants, and inclusion of transgender individuals. "I urge Heads of State and…...
Virginia is set to become one of the most pro-abortion states
1+ mon, 2+ week ago In February, the General Assembly passed a resolution allowing for an amendment to the Virginia Constitution. This amendment, known as HJ1, concerns so-called reproductive rights in the state. Disturbingly, the amendment'provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom....
The IVF rift on the Right
1+ mon, 4+ week ago In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list…...
Durbin's reward: An American pope and the Democrats' leftward drift on abortion
2+ mon, 4+ day ago Pope Leo XIV was leaving the papal villa near Rome at the end of September. He faced a gaggle of cameras and microphones, per usual. "Can I ask you a question in English?" a reporter from the American Catholic news…...