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Tulsi Gabbard rips critics calling her ‘transphobic’ amid Congressional exit

December 12, 2020

Tulsi Gabbard rips critics calling her ‘transphobic’ amid Congressional exit

Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard hit back at critics of legislation she’s introduced to prevent transgender women from competing in female sports and for the care of infant survivors of late-term abortion, calling them “hypocrites.”

Anti-abortion group warning Xavier Becerra would strike 'common sense' restrictions on abortion pills

December 11, 2020

Anti-abortion group warning Xavier Becerra would strike 'common sense' restrictions on abortion pills

Students for Life of America (SFLA) is launching a new campaign warning about the effects of the abortion pill, and noting that Health and Human Services pick Xavier Becerra would likely loosen what they say are common sense restrictions on the medication.

Tulsi Gabbard getting slammed from left over bill protecting abortion survivors

December 11, 2020

Tulsi Gabbard getting slammed from left over bill protecting abortion survivors

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, is facing a wave of backlash from the left after she introduced legislation designed to ensure infants receive proper medical care after surviving abortions.

Argentina's lower house passes bill legalizing abortion

December 11, 2020

Argentina's lower house passes bill legalizing abortion

Lawmakers in Argentina’s lower house on Friday passed a bill that would legalize abortion in most cases, a proposal from President Alberto Fernández in response to long-sought demands from women's rights activists.

House Dem introduces born alive amendment to protect infants who survive abortions

December 10, 2020

House Dem introduces born alive amendment to protect infants who survive abortions

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, appears to be defying her party's leadership again as she introduced a law mandating medical care for infants who survive abortions, a measure that appeared to be similar to one her party blocked earlier this year.

'Squad' Rep. Ayanna Pressley claims pro-life Hyde Amendment's 'days are numbered' on hearing day

December 8, 2020

'Squad' Rep. Ayanna Pressley claims pro-life Hyde Amendment's 'days are numbered' on hearing day

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, member of the progressive “Squad” in the House, promised that the Hyde Amendment’s days are “numbered” as the lower chamber held a hearing to seek federal funding for abortion.

Biden HHS pick sued nuns over contraception mandate

December 7, 2020

Biden HHS pick sued nuns over contraception mandate

President-elect Biden has chosen a secretary of Health and Human Services who sued to block a policy that would have exempted nuns from Obamacare's contraception mandate, provoking even more scrutiny over how Biden's Catholic faith influences his political agenda.

Pro-lifers, religious liberty advocates sound alarm over Biden HHS pick Xavier Becerra

December 7, 2020

Pro-lifers, religious liberty advocates sound alarm over Biden HHS pick Xavier Becerra

A number of Catholics and conservative activists are sounding the alarm Monday over Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra, pointing to his record of attacking conservative policies as California's attorney general.

Republicans slam Biden's HHS pick Becerra as 'disaster for California'

December 7, 2020

Republicans slam Biden's HHS pick Becerra as 'disaster for California'

Republicans slammed President-elect Joe Biden after he announced his choice of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for secretary of Health and Human Services on Monday, and they criticized Becerra's record on abortion and other issues.

Michelle Fischbach vows to counter Democrats as historic number of anti-abortion women elected to House

December 4, 2020

Michelle Fischbach vows to counter Democrats as historic number of anti-abortion women elected to House

When congresswoman-elect Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., is sworn in next month, she will be one of a historic number of anti-abortion women elected to the House.