Abortion
Biden says he would support Congress in enshrining abortion rights into law if necessary
Joe Biden would support Congress enshrining abortion rights into federal law “should it become necessary,” his presidential campaign said Tuesday, following several other Democratic candidates in promising to take that step if elected president. Continue reading
‘Give this arrogant little twerp the boot’: OPSEU says Sam Oosterhoff should be kicked out of PC caucus
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said: “If there was ever an argument to have a mechanism to recall politicians in Ontario, Oosterhoff is a perfect example.” Continue reading
Trial in challenge to new restrictive abortion laws begins in Virginia
The laws being challenged include a physician-only measure that bars nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants from performing abortions. Continue reading
Hundreds march to protest Alabama abortion ban at state capital
The demonstration came days after Gov. Kay Ivey signed the most stringent abortion law in the nation. Continue reading
Answers to common questions on U.S.’s recent restrictive abortion laws
Can women still get abortions where these laws are passed? How is Alabama’s law different? Who’s challenging these laws? Read on for answers. Continue reading
Missouri passes bill banning abortions after 8 weeks
Republican Gov. Mike Parson pledged to sign the bill , but it’s unclear when he’ll take action. When pressed on the lack of exceptions, he told reporters that “all life has value.” Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Alabama’s near-total abortion ban shows the state doesn’t give a damn about mothers
Sarah Boesveld says that if Alabama really cared about mothers, the state would make it easier for women to raise kids there, rather than effectively ban abortions. Continue reading
As Trudeau blasts U.S. ‘backsliding’ over abortion restrictions, Liberals target new fundraising pitch
The push to rally both new and current supporters comes as conservative politicians ramp up attacks on reproductive rights south of the border. Continue reading
Abortion ban aims for U.S. Supreme Court, but won’t get there soon
Alabama’s virtual ban on abortion is the latest and most far-reaching state law seemingly designed to prod the Supreme Court to reconsider a constitutional right it announced 46 years ago in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Continue reading
Alberta abortion doula offers confidential kindness – for free
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson was an abortion clinic escort in the United States for years. Now she’s a volunteer abortion doula in Edmonton, helping women who feel they can’t turn to loved ones for support. Continue reading