Judge Strikes Down Iowa Heartbeat Law, Says Abortion Can’t Be Banned When ‘Potential Life’ Not Yet ‘Viable’

Judge Strikes Down Iowa Heartbeat Law, Says Abortion Can’t Be Banned When ‘Potential Life’ Not Yet ‘Viable’

DES MOINES, Iowa — Referring to the unborn as “potential life,” the chief district judge in Iowa struck down a state law on Tuesday that would ban abortions when a heartbeat is detected, opining that the effort violates the state Constitution as it places an “undue burden” on a mother’s “fundamental right” to abortion before […]

Supreme Court Declines—For Now—Appeal of Coach Who Lost Job for Praying on Field, Conservative Justices Call Ninth Circuit Ruling ‘Troubling’

Supreme Court Declines—For Now—Appeal of Coach Who Lost Job for Praying on Field, Conservative Justices Call Ninth Circuit Ruling ‘Troubling’

WASHINGTON — At least for the present time, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of high school football coach Joe Kennedy, who lost his job in 2016 as school district officials decided not to renew his coaching contract in the midst of a battle over his desire to pray at the 50-yard line. […]

One World Trade Center Ordered Lit Pink by NY Gov. Cuomo to Celebrate Law Expanding Murder of Unborn in State

One World Trade Center Ordered Lit Pink by NY Gov. Cuomo to Celebrate Law Expanding Murder of Unborn in State

NEW YORK — One World Trade Center, the site where nearly 3,000 Americans were killed by terrorists in 2001, was ordered by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be lit pink on Tuesday night to celebrate the passage and signing of a bill that not only codifies, but also expands abortion access in the state. […]

Liberals Vow to ‘Fight for,’ ‘Expand’ Abortion Access on Day Marking 46th Year of Roe v. Wade

Liberals Vow to ‘Fight for,’ ‘Expand’ Abortion Access on Day Marking 46th Year of Roe v. Wade

A number of well-known liberal politicians vowed to “fight for” or “expand” abortion access on Tuesday, which marked the 46th year since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade—a decision that has resulted in the deaths of 60 million children and counting. “Remember: Abortion existed before #RoevWade, it just wasn’t legal or safe. […]

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Abortion Bill Allowing Murder of Unborn Up Until Birth

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Abortion Bill Allowing Murder of Unborn Up Until Birth

ALBANY, N.Y. — Liberal New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who has decried what he calls “extreme conservative” politicians who impose on the people by law “their view of what God says should be done,” has signed into law a bill that not only codifies, but also expands abortion access in the state, allowing babies to be […]

Appeals Court Defends Texas’ Credence in Undercover Videos as Basis for Cutting Planned Parenthood From Medicaid

Appeals Court Defends Texas’ Credence in Undercover Videos as Basis for Cutting Planned Parenthood From Medicaid

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Louisiana has overturned a lower court injunction that prohibited the State of Texas from cutting Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program, and has concluded that the district court erred in taking too lightly the inspector general’s credence in the validity of the undercover videos […]

Americans Call Upon Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Pursue ‘Complete Outlaw of Abortion’ as Promised to Dying Teen

Americans Call Upon Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Pursue ‘Complete Outlaw of Abortion’ as Promised to Dying Teen

Americans nationwide are calling upon Texas governor Greg Abbott to keep his promise to a teenager who died of cancer in August, who asked Abbott as his dying wish to work to outlaw abortion in the Lone Star State. “For my wish, I wanted to talk to you and discuss a bill of abolition,” 16-year-old […]

Democratic Rep. Presents Bill to Repeal Law Allowing Recitation of Lord’s Prayer in New Hampshire Schools

Democratic Rep. Presents Bill to Repeal Law Allowing Recitation of Lord’s Prayer in New Hampshire Schools

CONCORD, N.H. — A Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has filed a bill that would repeal a 40-year-old state law that allows for the recitation of The Lord’s Prayer in public elementary schools. Rep. Amanda Bouldin, who represents the Manchester area, recently filed House Bill 289, with eight co-sponsors—all Democratic. It […]

On Conscience Grounds, Irish Doctors Refuse to Offer Abortions

On Conscience Grounds, Irish Doctors Refuse to Offer Abortions

(The Christian Institute) — Doctors and nurses across the Republic of Ireland are refusing to participate in abortions following the recent change in the law. More than half of the country’s 19 maternity units are not currently providing abortions. … Dr. Andrew O’Regan, a practitioner in County Kerry who objects to the law, said that […]

Virginia Senator Introduces Bill Authorizing Elective Bible Courses in Commonwealth’s High Schools

Virginia Senator Introduces Bill Authorizing Elective Bible Courses in Commonwealth’s High Schools

RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia senator has introduced a bill that would authorize the creation of elective Bible courses in public high schools, with the stipulation that they be neutral toward religion and do not “favor [or] disfavor … any particular religion or nonreligious perspective.” Charles Carrico, R-Bristol, filed Senate Bill 1502 last week, which […]