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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.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

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.”

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 151 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Christian Pharmacist Denies Woman Medicine to Induce Miscarriage

June 26th, 2018

As if receiving the news of a miscarriage wasn’t heartbreaking enough, an Arizona school teacher left a local Walgreens "in tears and ashamed" thanks to a righteous pharmacist acting on his religious convictions.

Political & Religious Controversy 131 Comments

Mississippi Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Ban in the Country

March 27th, 2018

Last week, Mississippi passed HB 1510, a law which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy and gives no exemptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The new law now becomes the most restrictive abortion ban in the country, but pro-choice groups have been quick to challenge it in court.

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Trump Sides with Religious Healthcare Workers on Abortion

January 19th, 2018

In a stark reversal of previous policy, the Trump administration announced yesterday that it will offer protection to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who refuse to participate in certain procedures -- such as abortion -- due to their religious beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 106 Comments

Ohio Outlaws Abortion for Babies with Down Syndrome

January 5th, 2018

Ohio has passed a bill which will institute a state-wide ban on abortion for babies with Down syndrome. The new law stipulates that abortion can no longer be authorized based solely on the fact that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Instead, affected babies must now be carried to term.

Political & Religious Controversy 106 Comments

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