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Missouri Clergy Unite to Oppose State's Abortion Restrictions

January 26th, 2023

An interfaith group is challenging Missouri's strict anti-abortion law, arguing that lawmakers were blatantly imposing an evangelical Christian view of life and conception when passing the law. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 74 Comments »

Jewish Women Challenge Kentucky Abortion Ban, Citing Religious Beliefs

October 10th, 2022

Three Jewish women have filed a lawsuit challenging Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban on the basis of Jewish religious teachings. The suit argues that a ban on abortions infringes on their religious rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 109 Comments »

After Roe, Is Gay Marriage Next on the Chopping Block?

June 28th, 2022

Abortion is no longer a right in the United States, and Justice Clarence Thomas doesn't want to stop there. He wrote that the court should take another look at rulings which legalized same-sex marriage and contraception. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 93 Comments »

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Rolling Back Abortion Rights

June 24th, 2022

News that the Supreme Court officially voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and send abortion rights back to the states set off nationwide protests that are likely to continue throughout the summer and potentially beyond. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 181 Comments »

Is Abortion a Religious Right? Jewish Congregation Suing Florida to Find Out

June 17th, 2022

A Jewish congregation in Florida is challenging that state's new abortion law on religious freedom grounds. They say that in Judaism, women not only have the right to an abortion, sometimes it is required. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 265 Comments »

Plan B: If Roe is Reversed, Many Fear Contraceptives Are Next

May 18th, 2022

With a Roe v. Wade reversal likely on the horizon, many are ringing alarm bells that the next target could be Griswold v. Connecticut. Is the Supreme Court going to pull out a wholesale ban on contraception? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 141 Comments »

Pro-Choice Protesters Target Catholic Churches

May 12th, 2022

When it comes to protesting, where's the line? Over Mother's Day weekend, pro-choice advocates nationwide interrupted Catholic services in protest of the Church's pro-life stance. Fair game or too far? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 86 Comments »

After Roe Reversal, is Marriage Equality Next? LGBTQ Advocates Fear the Worst

May 5th, 2022

A leaked draft from the Supreme Court seems to indicate an imminent reversal of Roe v. Wade. LGBTQ activists fear that if Roe is reversed, everything from same-sex marriage to contraception could be nixed next. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 155 Comments »

Is Abortion a God-Given Right? Some Say Reversing Roe is Against Their Religion

May 3rd, 2022

The United States Supreme Court may soon overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which guarantees abortion rights for women. But some say restricting abortion could run afoul of Jewish religious tradition. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 94 Comments »

Is Childbirth Immoral? Activists Put Up "Stop Having Kids" Billboards

April 7th, 2022

The activist group "Stop Having Kids" is putting up billboards all over Portland, OR, to further the antinatalism movement. They hope to abolish parenthood, arguing that having children only increases global suffering. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 60 Comments »

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