Rev. Love Holt, a mother of five, was urgently admitted to the hospital on January 20th due to severe blood loss. Prior to this, her mother discovered her sitting in her car, semi-conscious with blood flowing down her legs. Holt, while sitting in a wheelchair at a Missouri hospital, was consumed with avoiding legal trouble. …
Advocacy groups in Ohio are making a strong push to include abortion rights in the state’s Constitution. They have collected over 700,000 petition signatures, nearly double the number required, to place an amendment on the statewide ballot this fall. The goal is to demonstrate widespread support for this issue, despite the need for a …
During a recent meeting of Democrats in rural southwestern Iowa, a man posed an interesting question to the speaker of the evening, Rob Sand. He asked about three noncontroversial issues that Democrats should be discussing. Sand, Iowa’s state auditor, responded by mentioning new state laws regarding democracy and education, as well as their support for …
Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a speech at the Lincoln Memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Pence expressed his strong belief in anti-abortion issues, stating that being “pro-life” means supporting adoption. He praised the court’s …
This is the third installment of a comprehensive examination exploring the consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was brought about by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization last June. As the 2022 midterm elections resulted in losses for Republican candidates in crucial swing states, those running for …
Why doesn’t Gretchen Whitmer consider running for the presidency? Or at the very least, entertain the idea? Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, comfortably sat on the couch of a dimly lit TV studio in East Lansing, where a local PBS show called Off the Record is filmed, albeit an oddly-named interview show that attracts a …
A prominent organization advocating for abortion rights, NARAL Pro-Choice America, has released its initial round of endorsements for the 2024 House elections. The group is backing twenty-four Democratic incumbents as a response to the Supreme Court’s annulment of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to have an abortion. In the midst of ongoing …
A recent poll conducted by Gallup, which was released on Wednesday, reveals a growing trend among voters regarding their stance on abortion. The poll indicates that a record high number of voters, 28 percent, now say they will only support a candidate who aligns with their personal opinion on abortion. This increase of one percentage …
In a new report, a parliamentary committee is urging Canada to do more to support sexual and reproductive rights globally, as the risk of regression in these rights increases. The report, issued by the House of Commons foreign affairs committee, emphasizes the need for Canada to scale up its efforts in this area. The committee …
Republicans have had ample time to develop a clear and coherent message on abortion since the Roe v. Wade decision. However, Nikki Haley’s recent attempt to address the issue fell short of clarity and precision. While she expressed a desire to save lives and support mothers, her statements became increasingly vague and non-committal. She acknowledged …