3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (456+ words) A Missouri judge this week struck down a series of restrictions on abortion, finding they violated a constitutional amendment that voters approved in 2024. Many of the provisions were already on hold because of an earlier, preliminary court ruling. But it…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (672+ words) se Missourian Lopez: Celebrating life will help end abortion Kathryn Jean Lopez argues that mail-order abortion pills show the limits of politics, and that reverence for life's uniqueness is key to confronting abortion. There's a fury on the right about…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1475+ words) U. S. Sen. Josh Hawley has opened a new front in the fight over medication abortion, pushing legislation to revoke federal approval of mifepristone, urging the Justice Department to investigate its manufacturer and helping launch a national political group aimed at reshaping…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (554+ words) se Missourian Smith: Another win for the Pro-Life movement Rep. Jason Smith hails Supreme Court's unanimous ruling shielding New Jersey crisis pregnancy centers and highlights GOP efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and expand family tax credits. Last week, the Supreme…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (690+ words) Last year we went through the longest government shutdown in history. The point of contention was the extension of what were supposed to be temporary additional Obamacare subsidies enacted during COVID-19. "Temporary" in Washington means forever. This is what must…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (559+ words) The Speak Out column allows readers to voice their opinions on topics of local importance. Comments are meant to be short in nature. There is no guarantee that a comment will appear in print or online. We encourage positive comments,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (501+ words) semissourian. com Smith: Fighting for the life and dignity of every person Rep. Jason Smith reflects on Roe v. Wade's legacy and outlines his pro-life work, from defunding Planned Parenthood to backing crisis pregnancy centers and born-alive protections. On Jan. 22, our…...

5+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (292+ words) Something good has happened in American politics. Pro-life single-issue voters do not have to vote for Republicans anymore. The Republican Party in its platform decided during the last presidential election that it was no longer calling for an end to…...