Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that would make it illegal to carry out an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Abortion
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During Senate hearing on pain-capable abortion act, definition of ‘pain’ is contested
Ideological adversaries sparred over what criteria make a fetus capable of experiencing pain.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
A better choice than late-term abortion: perinatal hospice care
For the rare cases in which mothers consider late-term abortions to spare infants from pain, perinatal hospice programs offer a compassionate and life-affirming alternative.
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Cardinal O’Malley: Abortion bills will have ‘radical consequences for society’
In a statement released April 6, Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley condemned the bills, calling them “threatening to human life and dignity.”
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
House Republicans seek to force a vote on born alive abortion measure
“Our nation is better than infanticide,” the archbishop said. “Babies born alive during the process of abortion deserve the same care and medical assistance as any other newborn.”
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Georgia house passes fetal heartbeat bill; legal challenges to follow
Georgia has just added itself to the list of states that aim to protect unborn life once a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Posted inArts & Culture, Film
Pro-life or pro-choice, “Unplanned” will get under your skin.
The new movie tells the true story of a Planned Parenthood clinic director turned pro-life activist.
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Illinois bishops make decisive stand against bills set to remove all abortion restrictions
The bishops from Illinois’ six dioceses March 28 made a decisive stand against state legislators’ efforts to remove all abortion restrictions in the state, as well as the right of physicians to object to the practice.
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As Mississippi governor signs ‘heartbeat’ bill, opponents pledge legal battle
The state of Mississippi has become the latest state to enact a “heartbeat bill” which would prohibit abortions after a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Gov. Phil Bryant signed the bill on March 21, admitting that he did so, “even under threat of legal action” by those who opposed the measure.
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Court OKs Ohio law ending state funding of Planned Parenthood Medicaid services
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in Cincinnati ruled March 12 that the state of Ohio can stop funding Medicaid services provided by Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities.