Almost a dozen states have made significant changes to abortion law this year in anticipation of a possible overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
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Citing alignment with Steve Bannon, Cardinal Burke cuts ties with Dignitatis Humanae Institute
On Twitter, Cardinal Burke said he had urged the institute to return to its original purpose of promoting the respect of human dignity but “it has not done so.”
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House urged to reject spending bill that would overturn pro-life policies
The House of Representatives has begun debate on a bill that will overturn at least nine pro-life policies, including reinstating taxpayer-funded abortion domestically and abroad, according to Republican Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey.
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British government: Abortions in England and Wales hit record low last year
Abortions in England and Wales have hit a record level, according to statistics released by the British government.
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The Supreme Court may undo Roe v. Wade—if a majority can agree on the right reason
The Supreme Court has overruled longstanding precedents before, writes Ellen K. Boegel, but usually to end the confusion or chaos from an ‘erroneous’ decision. Will a majority describe Roe v. Wade that way?
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H.H.S. bans National Institute of Health from using fetal tissue in research
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services banned the National Institutes of Health from using human fetal stem cells from electively aborted babies for government funded research June 5.
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What the worst argument I’ve heard for abortion says about our culture of nonsense
Simcha Fisher: We are trying to persuade ourselves—and worse, to teach children—that life does not mean anything.
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Illinois House passes abortion bill; vote called ‘collective moral failing’
In a 64-50 vote May 28, the Illinois House passed an abortion bill the Catholic Conference of Illinois called “an extreme measure” that allows “for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason.”
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Why don’t pro-life and disability rights groups work together more often?
Disability rights and pro-life groups adhere to the same basic principle—that humans have inherent dignity based on who they are, not what they can do. But they don’t always recognize their common ground.
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Pope Francis: Prenatal diagnosis of illness is no excuse for abortion
“Human life is sacred and inviolable and the use of prenatal diagnosis for selective purposes must be strongly discouraged because it is the expression of an inhuman eugenic mentality, which deprives families of the possibility of welcoming, embracing and loving their weakest children,” the pope said on May 25.