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Abortion poll shows shift in U.S. attitudesNEW YORK - A Gallup Poll released Friday found that 51 percent of Americans now call themselves pro-life rather than pro-choice on the issue of abortion, the first time more than 50 percent gave that answer in the 15 years that Gallup has asked the question. Read More... |
GOP chief: Withdraw Kathleen Sebelius nomination unless she answers questions on abortion
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star TribuneWASHINGTON - The head of the Republican Party is calling on President Barack Obama to withdraw Kathleen Sebelius's nomination as health secretary unless she answers more questions on abortion.
Abortion arguments need to be reframed
The Kansas City Star“Nobody wants to talk about abortion.” Mary Kay Culp makes the statement with a tired sense of recognition and a large dose of truth. She says it despite spending the previous three hours discussing abortion.
Malawi: Women's Group Sues Govt Over Abortion Rights
AllAfrica.comLilongwe — An influential women rights organisation in Malawi, Women in Law in Southern Africa-Malawi (WILSA-Malawi), is suing the government of Malawi for preventing women from accessing safe abortion.
Actress, model, writer O'Neill says abortion hurts in many ways
The Gadsden TimesActress, model and writer Jennifer O'Neill had an abortion in her 20s and said it took years for her to emotionally recover from it. O'Neill spoke Thursday at the Etowah Pregnancy Center's annual "Choose Life" banquet. She said in an interview prior to the speech that she was impressed by the options and services the center offers...
Obama reaches across the aisle on abortion
Salon.comThe president is trying to find common ground between pro- and anti-choice factions. But can he accomplish anything without selling out women's rights?
Anti-Abortion Protesters Face Jail Time
KKTV 11 Colorado SpringsThree anti-abortion activists face jail time after being convicted of trespassing at the Focus on the Family's campus last year.
Add-On To Abortion Bill Makes For Undetermined Fate In Indiana
WTVO - WQRF Rockford(Indianapolis, IN) -- The fate of Indiana's abortion bill is up in the air because of a 23-million-dollar add-on by Democrats. The money is set aside for free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women.
NPR Examines Obama's Progress On Addressing Contentious Abortion-Rights Issues
Medical News TodayNPR's "All Things Considered" on Thursday examined President Obama's efforts in his first 100 days in office to keep his campaign pledge to bridge differences between abortion-rights supporters and opponents.
Spain plans abortion law changes
BBC NewsThe Spanish government plans to liberalise its strict abortion laws, allowing abortion in most cases up to 14 weeks of pregnancy.
Bus ad ignites abortion debate
Sarnia ObserverDAN McCAFFERY The Observer A high school student who complained about a pro-life ad on a Sarnia Transit bus has re-ignited the abortion debate, with proponents on both sides weighing in from across Canada.[...]