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Joe Biden Denied Communion Over His Pro-Abortion Stance

November 1st, 2019

Former Vice President and current Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden attended Catholic Mass last weekend. When he went to receive communion, he instead received condemnation from a priest who denied him the holy sacrament over the VP's pro-abortion stance. Continue Reading »

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San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

Starting in 2020, the city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders and pro-life activists alike are upset that one city's progressive politics might impact their home state's bottom line. Continue Reading »

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Tennessee Republicans Split on 'Near-Total' Abortion Ban

August 29th, 2019

A proposed 'near-total' abortion ban in Tennessee has some surprising opponents- Republicans. Seeing similar bills fail to hold up in court in other states, some Republican lawmakers worry the bill would inevitably be overturned and would only be a massive waste of time and taxpayer money. Continue Reading »

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The Surprise Opponent of Alabama’s Sweeping Abortion Ban

May 16th, 2019

Alabama has passed the nation's most restrictive abortion law, igniting heated debate on the subject. In an odd twist of fate, the pro-choice side appears to have acquired an unlikely ally: televangelist Pat Robertson. Continue Reading »

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Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Vasectomies in Response to Anti-Abortion Bill

March 18th, 2019

A Georgia lawmaker brought male members to attention this week after proposing a law that would ban vasectomies, make sex without a condom akin to "aggravated assault" and require all men to seek their partner's permission before using Viagra and other E.D. drugs. Continue Reading »

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Cuomo Faces Calls for Excommunication Over Abortion Bill

February 4th, 2019

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the controversial Reproductive Health Act into law on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It's the Holy Grail of women's rights for pro-choice groups. But according to the pro-life crowd, it's more accurately compared to the “Death Star.” Continue Reading »

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Caught on Video: Activist Assaults Pro-Life Protestor

October 5th, 2018

A shocking incident at a religious group’s anti-abortion protest in Toronto has gone viral. Things got heated when a male activist confronted female protesters waving pro-life messages, and during the argument he suddenly delivered a forceful roundhouse kick. Continue Reading »

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Kavanaugh Says Christian Groups Shouldn't Be Forced to Pay for "Abortion Drugs"

September 7th, 2018

During his testimony before Congress, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced criticism for referring to birth control as "an abortion-inducing drug" that religious groups shouldn't be forced to provide to employees. Continue Reading »

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Religious Group Criticizes 12-Year-Old Rape Victim Seeking An Abortion

July 25th, 2018

A 12-year-old Alabama girl who was raped by an adult relative has been publicly shamed as a "murderer" by a local anti-abortion group after deciding she wants to terminate the pregnancy. Critics are appalled, insisting their behavior was completely uncalled for. Continue Reading »

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Supreme Court Sides With Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

June 27th, 2018

The Supreme Court has granted controversial "crisis pregnancy centers" new freedom to operate without mandatory disclaimers about their views on abortion. These pregnancy centers – many of which are run by religious organizations – frequently pose as medical clinics, though they don’t offer medical advice. Continue Reading »

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