All posts tagged "Abortion"
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 17, 2017
What is the Hyde Amendment?
This 1977 provision plays a crucial role in the abortion debate.
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Alec Siegel | April 15, 2017
Trump Gives States More Freedom to Block Family Planning Funds
Trump revoked an Obama-era protection for family planning clinics.
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 31, 2017
Mike Pence Casts Tie-Breaking Vote Allowing States to Defund Family Planning Services
The vote was 50-50, mostly along party lines.
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 24, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: March 24, 2017
Happy Friday!
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | March 9, 2017
The Debate Over “Wrongful Birth” in Texas
A bill in Texas would allow doctors to "lie during ultrasounds" in order to prevent abortions.
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Jillian Sequeira | February 10, 2017
The Challenges of Building a National Women’s Strike
There are a lot of limitations.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 29, 2017
Meet the French Feminists Who Created a Viral Parody Photo
The group is named "52."
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 25, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: January 25, 2017
Plus some info about the latest developments in voters' rights.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 24, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: January 24, 2017
The global gag rule, a clever dictionary, and Halle Berry's new profession.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 17, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: January 17, 2017
Step right up and get today's rants!
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Alexis Evans | January 12, 2017
Jailed Tennessee Woman Claims She Was Denied an Abortion, Sues Sheriff
"Her health and her life were not in jeopardy" says the Sheriff.
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Emma Von Zeipel | December 21, 2016
Lena Dunham Apologizes for “I Wish I Had an Abortion” Comment
She made the controversial statement on her podcast.
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Alec Siegel | December 14, 2016
HHS Rule Bars States from Withholding Federal Family-Planning Grants
Will the Trump administration stop the new rule?
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Emma Von Zeipel | December 14, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: December 14, 2016
More "Mike Hot-Pence" please.
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Alexis Evans | December 7, 2016
Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill Waits for Governor John Kasich’s Signature
If passed, it would become the most extreme abortion ban in the United States.
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Emma Von Zeipel | December 7, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: December 7, 2016
Today's daily dose of RC.
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Alexis Evans | December 5, 2016
ICYMI: Best of the Week
Check out the top stories from Law Street!
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Bryan White | November 30, 2016
New Rules in Texas Will Require Burial or Cremation of Fetal Remains
Texas is the 2nd state to make this move.
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Alec Siegel | November 21, 2016
In Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis Allows Priests to Absolve Abortions
The move represents a break from church tradition.
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Alexis Evans | October 24, 2016
ICYMI: Best of the Week
Check out the top stories from Law Street!
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 18, 2016
How Irish Women Buy Pills Online To Get Around Abortion Laws
Ireland has the strictest abortion laws in Europe.
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Jacob Atkins | October 13, 2016
Poland’s Abortion Protests: What was “Black Monday?”
If passed, the bill would have criminalized nearly all abortions.
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 3, 2016
The Hyde Amendment Turns 40–Is it Time to Let it Go?
Mixed reactions on Friday.
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Alec Siegel | August 23, 2016
Irish Woman Seeking Abortion Abroad Livetweets Journey
The procedure is illegal under Ireland's Constitution.
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Rant Crush | August 19, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: August 19, 2016
Check out today's top stories.
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Alexandra Simone | June 28, 2016
Top 8 Signs from the Whole Woman’s Health Decision Release
There was no shortage of wit at the release of this decision.
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Alec Siegel | May 26, 2016
South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Banning Abortions Past 20 Weeks
Nikki Haley (R), makes South Carolina the 13th state to do so
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Mariam Jaffery | May 25, 2016
#FreePurvi: Women’s Health Advocates Rally Around Woman Convicted of Feticide
Patel's team appealed the 20-year sentence she received for terminating her own pregnancy.
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Emma Von Zeipel | May 21, 2016
Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Criminalize Abortions
The bill went too far.
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Emma Von Zeipel | May 12, 2016
Planned Parenthood Sues Ohio Over Funding Cuts
A new law in Ohio has led to a showdown.