Brooklyn, New York — A federal judge appointed by Ronald Reagan has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to make the morning-after pill available over-the-counter for girls of all ages, removing current restrictions for those age 16 and younger. Judge Edward R. Korman of the United States District Court for Eastern District of New York […]
Baltimore, Maryland — A pro-life student group is being denied recognition by a popular university over its pro-life views and activities because the school found that the group made others “uncomfortable” like white supremacists. Voice for Life is a student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and is stated to be unaffiliated with any […]
Frankfort, Kentucky — Lawmakers in the state of Kentucky have voted to override Democratic Governor Steve Beshear’s veto of a religious freedom bill that passed in the legislature last week. As previously reported, Beshear rejected The Religious Freedom Act last Friday, releasing a statement to explain his decision. “I value and cherish our rights to […]
As the Supreme Court heard oral argument yesterday in the case of Hollingsworth v. Perry, otherwise known as the California’s Proposition 8 challenge, and will hear argument today in United States v. Windsor, otherwise known as the effort to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act, pro-family groups across the nation are expressing concern over the […]
Frankfort, Kentucky — The governor of Kentucky recently vetoed a bill that was designed to protect religious freedom in the Bluegrass State, remarking that it raised concerns over potential ramifications, such as public safety and homosexual rights violations. Governor Steve Beshear, a Democrat, rejected The Religious Freedom Act on Friday, releasing a statement following his […]
Bismarck, North Dakota — Legislators in North Dakota have approved a proposition to place a personhood amendment on the state ballot, making North Dakota the first in United States history to do so with the backing of both the House and Senate. As previously reported, North Dakota has passed a string of pro-life measures in […]
Portland, Oregon — An Oregon high school teacher was escorted from the building by police this week over what is believed to be related to his continued opposition to Planned Parenthood’s presence in the classroom. Bill Diss is a math and computer science teacher at Benson High School in Portland, and has taught at the […]
Topeka, Kansas — Members of the Kansas House of Representatives have overwhelmingly passed a sweeping abortion bill that, among other regulations, declares that life begins at fertilization. It now moves to the Senate for deliberation. “The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) The life of each human being begins at fertilization; (2) unborn children have interests […]
Rome, Italy — Jorge Mario Bergoglio was officially installed today as the pope of the Roman Catholic religion, a ceremony that was attended by hundreds of thousands, including U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. The day marks what some believe is the beginning of an increasing polarization between evangelicals over avowed Christian allegiances to Rome. The […]
Members of the House of Representatives in Kansas and Kentucky have passed bills protecting religious freedom in the state. The Kansas Preservation of Religious Liberty Act passed the House overwhelmingly last week, a move that will further protect the rights of conscience and the free exercise of religion. “Government shall not substantially burden a person’s […]