The Many Problems of Personhood
On Tuesday, Mississippi voters will decide whether to amend their state constitution to define a person as “every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent thereof.” The ballot initiative is the result of efforts by the...Women on the rise?
It’s not news that fighting for real gender equality is important for democracy. Democracy thrives when citizens’ interests are equally represented in government, something that’s impossible if half of the population is left out of the game. And this often requires...Abortion Battle Not Over in Kansas
Last Thursday, a federal judge in Kansas denied the ACLU’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of a state law that bars insurance plans from covering elective abortions unless women or their employers purchase a separate rider calculated to...New San Francisco Bill Takes on Crisis Pregnancy Centers
In a bill introduced to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, city officials have proposed making it illegal for “crisis pregnancy centers” to advertise falsely about the pregnancy-related services they provide. As the New York Times reported,...S.D.N.Y. Enjoins “Crisis Pregnancy Center” Disclosure Law Under First Amendment
To combat deceptive practices, a New York City law required pregnancy services centers to disclose certain information: Medical provider on staff? Referrals for abortions and emergency contraception? And lastly, the “New York City Department of Health and Mental...
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