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Bellevue City Council Hears Debate Over Focused PicketingThe Bellevue City Council heard from the public about a proposal to restrict focused residential picketing -- an issue that's been spurred by controversy over abortion rights.
Source : topix.net | 15-Oct-2008 17:31
Who's "Fierce" On Abortion?
On Sunday, Oct. 12, CBS wrapped up its "Evening News" with the apparently charming scoop that Sister Cecilia Gaudette, a 106-year-old Catholic nun living in Rome, would cast her first presidential ballot since ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Oct-2008 13:06
Obama's Abortion Extremism
Sen. Barack Obama's views on life issues ranging from abortion to embryonic stem cell research mark him as not merely a pro-choice politician, but rather as the most extreme pro-abortion candidate to have ever ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Oct-2008 08:27
Pro-lifers are idiots, caught on video | Hanlon's Razor
I have maintained for quite some time now that the vast majority of people in the "pro-life" crowd are complete dunces who have given zero actual thought to the issue.
Source : topix.net | 14-Oct-2008 01:12
Calif. Parental Notification Measure Might Be 'Bulletproof' If...
California voters have rejected similar measures in 2005 and 2006 , but a Field Poll released last week found voters are narrowly favoring the 2008 initiative.
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 20:45
Rape after-care denied, MP alleges
RUN hospitals have been accused of refusing to refer sexual assault victims to rape crisis centres that prescribe the morning-after pill.
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 16:08
After Two Weeks of 40 Days for Life - 114 Babies Saved from Abortion
Saturday, October 11, 2008 After Two Weeks of 40 Days for Life - 114 Babies Saved from Abortion From http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/oct/08101101.html After Two Weeks of 40 Days for Life - 114 Babies Saved ...
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 11:13
Who is Barack Obama, and what does he stand for?
And you aren't allowed to use the words "hope" or "change", or any kind of rhetoric.
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 06:50
Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2008
An Oklahoma law forbidding a woman from having an abortion until she has an ultrasound and has a physician give her a description of the fetus is being challenged in court.
Source : topix.net | 13-Oct-2008 02:29
Colo. Gov. Ritter Lines Up Against So-Called 'Personhood'...
On Tuesday at a rally, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter , who opposes abortion rights, voiced his opposition to the state's Amendment 48 -- a November ballot initiative that would define a fertilized egg as a person ...
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 22:05
Abortion issue trumps all in upcoming presidential election
In Greg Rubottom's Sept. 7 letter, he is wrong in saying that God-fearing people should not use the abortion issue as a reason to vote for a candidate.
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 17:33
Historic vote : Abortion decriminalised in Victoria
AFTER hours of debate, speeches, arguments and even tears, abortion has been decriminalised by the Victorian parliament.
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 13:04
Kathryn Jean Lopez: Abortion menace
Speaking to a group of young Catholics in New York almost one month before Election Day, I had a harsh awakening as jarring as a shot of Wild Turkey 101.
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 08:43
Middle Ground Left Behind
'In this same spirit, as defenders of the culture of life, John McCain and I believe in the goodness and potential of every innocent life.
Source : topix.net | 12-Oct-2008 04:17
Palin focuses on abortion issues at Johnstown rally
Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addresses a rally during a campaign stop in Johnstown today.
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 23:52
Uphill battle for Colo. abor...
Church hasn't been out but a couple hours, and there are free sandwiches in the fellowship hall for anyone interested in hearing why Colorado should become the first state where voters say life begins at ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 19:23
Abortion reform clears last hurdle
ABORTION has been legalised in Victoria. Just after 10.30 last night, a historic vote in State Parliament gave women the right to choose to have an abortion free from the threat of criminal prosecution.
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 14:57
Why Supreme Court matters in this race
Why are the two major presidential candidates virtually ignoring the importance of this election in determining the composition of the Supreme Court and the future of constitutional law? One of a president's ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 10:42
3rd District challenger a different Democrat
Congressional candidate Michael Montagano wants you to know he's "not a typical Democrat." He supports a constitutional ban on abortion.
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 06:19
Former Supreme Court justice defends Morgentaler getting Order of Canada
Former Supreme Court of Canada justice Louise Arbour leapt to Dr. Henry Morgentaler's defence on Friday after she and the controversial abortion rights activist were named to the Order of Canada along with 18 ...
Source : topix.net | 11-Oct-2008 01:47
Okla. abortion ultrasound requirement challenged
An advocacy group is suing over an Oklahoma law that prohibits a woman from getting an abortion unless she first has an ultrasound and the doctor describes to her what the fetus looks like.
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 21:28
Abortion Cited As Leading Cause of Death in Unwanted Pregnancies
The number of women who die as a result of unintended pregnancies continues to steadily increase, with the largest single mortality factor being unsafe and unsanitary abortion procedures, a study by the Global ...
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 16:53
Canada's Election-Year Challenges
By Pete Vere OTTAWA, OCT. 6, 2008 .- In an environment where the mainstream media virtually ignores positive news regarding the Church, there's a lot of work to be done to make the truth known, says the ...
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 12:06
Nebraska City man accused of accelerating vehicle toward pro-life demonstrators
A 25-year-old Nebraska City man faces a felony terroristic threat charge after allegedly accelerating his vehicle toward a group of people on a sidewalk for an anti-abortion rally.
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 07:39
Several Newspapers Examine Effect New President Would Have On Supreme Court, Roe V. Wade
The fate of Roe v. Wade has become an issue of concern in this year's presidential election between abortion-rights opponent Sen.
Source : topix.net | 10-Oct-2008 03:22
Morgentaler to receive Order of Canada on Friday
Prominent abortion-rights activist Dr. Henry Morgentaler will be invested as a member in the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Quebec City Friday, the Governor General's office said Thursday.
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 22:56
New Video Suggests Planned Parenthood Not Reporting Statutory Rape
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 From http://lifenews.com/state3528.html New Video Suggests Planned Parenthood Not Reporting Statutory Rape by Steven Ertelt LifeNews.com Editor October 7, 2008 Email RSS Printer ...
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 18:25
Commentary: Declaration's inalienable rights
Just once, I'd like to hear a persuasive pro-choice argument. Brenda Kramer's Sept.
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 13:55
Blogs Comment On HHS Rule, Palin, Rape Exceptions
Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Abortion Article Date: 08 Oct 2008 - 11:00 PDT , " Family Research Council Blog : In a blog entry, the Family Research Council released comments it ...
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 09:27
McCain Voted to Protect Domestic Terrorists
Posted by Ryan Powers , Think Progress at 8:56 AM on October 7, 2008. Yesterday morning on CBS's Early Show, McCain-Palin campaign spokesperson Nancy Pfotenhauer attempted to defend Gov.
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 05:05
Supreme Court Denies Review Of Several Abortion-Related Cases
Main Category: Abortion Also Included In: Medical Malpractice / Litigation Article Date: 08 Oct 2008 - 5:00 PDT The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it will not review several abortion-related ...
Source : topix.net | 09-Oct-2008 00:52
Utah legislators rally abortion foes
Utah legislators rallied a crowd of 60 placard-waving abortion opponents to promote a measure that would ban the procedure in all cases except for rape, incest or the life of a pregnant woman.
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 20:20
From pigs to marijuana
Protecting pregnant pigs, banning gay marriage, restricting abortion, increasing renewable energy: US voters going to the polls on November 4 have more decisions to make than just picking their president.
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 15:55
Palin galvanizes Democratic Party base
Republican evangelicals are not the only political base vice presidential pick Sarah Palin is energizing.
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 11:30
Newspapers Examine Infighting Among Catholics Over Which Party Better Reflects Church Teachings
Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Abortion ; Sexual Health / STDs Article Date: 07 Oct 2008 - 6:00 PDT Several liberal Catholic groups and Democrats this year are "waging a fight ...
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 07:12
Libel suit might cost activists $317,322
Last month, a Kane County judge dismissed two counts of a libel lawsuit filed against Planned Parenthood by local anti-abortion activists.
Source : topix.net | 08-Oct-2008 02:28
Catholic Democrats
In recent elections when a high-profile Roman Catholic Democrat seeks high, or higher office, the issue of abortion surfaces.
Source : topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 21:52
Ohio Supreme Court Takes Up Teen Abortion Issue
The Ohio Supreme Court is to hear arguments over whether a Cincinnati clinic that performed a teen girl's abortion should be required to provide her family with the abortion records of other underage girls.
Source : topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 17:31
Candidates reach for Tenn.'s evangelical voters
Dennis Barbee cares about low taxes. He also wants a strong economy and solid national security.
Source : topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 12:59
Election could decide fate of Roe, other big court issues
Opinionline Archives Election could decide fate of Roe, other big court issues The economic crisis and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are so dominating the presidential campaign that the Supreme Court a ' ...
Source : topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 08:31
Election 08: Obama tainted by votes against abortion survivors
Election 08: Obama tainted by votes against abortion survivors October 6, 2008 What does Sen.
Source : topix.net | 07-Oct-2008 04:05
Summary of actions Monday by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court refused Monday to hear cases in which: -A jury foreman read passages of the Bible to holdout jurors who subsequently voted to impose the death penalty in a Texas murder case.
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 23:49
Supreme court again rejects abortion poster case from Portland
The Supreme Court has rejected for the third time an appeal by anti-abortion activists to undo a multimillion-dollar verdict for their use of "wanted" posters to identify abortion clinic doctors.
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 19:16
Church pressing abortion fight
As Catholic bishops ratchet up their antiabortion arguments on the eve of the presidential election, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley told hundreds of people gathered on Boston Common yesterday that Trig Palin, the ...
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 14:42
Nat Hentoff: My tortured vote for president
The cold fact that Barack Obama voted four separate times in the Illinois state legislature to deny care to a baby born alive after a botched abortion makes him the most repugnant candidate I will have ever ...
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 10:25
Sandra Bernhard 'terribly upset' over Palin gang-rape controversy
Sandra Bernhard is "terribly upset" to be dropped from a woman's shelter fundraiser following her controversial comments about US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Source : topix.net | 06-Oct-2008 05:44