Abortion in the United States
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Uruguay congress legalizes abortion by one vote
By a vote of 50-49, the Uruguayan congress passed a law during a late-night session on Sept. 25 legalizing abortion... Read more
Abortion rhetoric at DNC criticized for failure to respect women
Through the use of degrading language and extreme claims, speakers at the Democratic National Convention failed to respect women, said... Read more
'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more
Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support
For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more
Mexican bishops call for end to presidential election feud
The Bishops of Mexico have urged the country’s political parties to accept a court decision upholding the results of the... Read more
Planned Parenthood rally speakers frame pro-life views as anti-woman
Supporters of Planned Parenthood argued at a Sept. 4 rally that pro-life views amount to the belief that women are... Read more
Spanish Catholic justice fends off calls to recuse himself in abortion case
Justice Andres Ollero of Spain's Constitutional Court, who will write the ruling on a case challenging the country's 2010 abortion... Read more
Family planning summit neglects women's real needs
A critic of the London Family Planning Summit says that the international gathering does not address the true needs of... Read more
Bangladeshi author decries female 'gendercide' in the East
A new novel by a businesswoman and author from Bangladesh is highlighting the ongoing tragedy of female “gendercide” in many... Read more
Sex-selection abortion ban draws majority support but fails in House
Despite gaining the support of more than half of the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions based... Read more
Abby Johnson launching ministry focused on abortion workers
Abortion clinic director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson has announced she will launch of a new ministry to help people... Read more
In 2012, more Americans identify as pro-life
The number of pro-life Americans is near an all-time high, while those who self-identify as pro-choice are at a record... Read more
Academics' defense of infanticide supported by pro-choice logic
Abortion supporters can see their own principles and logic reflected in a new article advocating the killing of newborn children,... Read more
Scottish midwives lose case about objecting to abortion
Two Catholic midwives from Scotland have lost their legal battle to avoid taking part in abortion procedures on grounds of... Read more
