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Missouri denies license to Planned Parenthood for state’s last abortion clinic

June 21, 2019

Missouri denies license to Planned Parenthood for state’s last abortion clinic

Missouri on Friday denied a license for the only abortion clinic in the state amid a legal dispute with the state's Planned Parenthood division over what officials call “troubling” violations at the clinics.

Madonna wants the Pope to know that Jesus supports abortion

June 21, 2019

Madonna wants the Pope to know that Jesus supports abortion

Madonna wants a meeting with Pope Francis to tell him Jesus would support abortion.

HHS secretary hails court victory: 'Pro-life administration' stands against federal funding of 'abortion enterprise'

June 21, 2019

HHS secretary hails court victory: 'Pro-life administration' stands against federal funding of 'abortion enterprise'

Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar hailed the latest court decision to allow the Trump administration to withdraw federal Title X funding from any medical facility that provides abortions, as well as abortion counseling or abortion referrals.

Planned Parenthood plans to defy Missouri law, endangering state's last abortion clinic, report says

June 19, 2019

Planned Parenthood plans to defy Missouri law, endangering state's last abortion clinic, report says

Planned Parenthood of St. Louis plans to defy a regulation that Missouri says requires women to undergo two pelvic exams prior to obtaining an abortion, as state health officials get set to decide whether to renew the clinic's medical license.

NYC to become first city to directly fund abortions

June 18, 2019

NYC to become first city to directly fund abortions

New York City could become the first city to set aside funds strictly for abortion, according to a councilmember who called the move a "beacon for the rest of the country."

Clarence Thomas calls for abandoning 'demonstrably erroneous' precedent, touching off Roe v. Wade speculation

June 17, 2019

Clarence Thomas calls for abandoning 'demonstrably erroneous' precedent, touching off Roe v. Wade speculation

In a concurring opinion in a Supreme Court decision announced Monday, Justice Clarence Thomas issued a lengthy call for his colleagues to overturn "demonstrably erroneous decisions" even if they have been upheld for decades -- prompting legal observers to say Thomas was laying the groundwork to overturn the seminal 1973 case Roe v. Wade, which established a constitutional right to abortion.

Paul Batura: Gary Woodland's U.S. Open victory was inspired by a woman with Down syndrome. Here's my question

June 17, 2019

Paul Batura: Gary Woodland's U.S. Open victory was inspired by a woman with Down syndrome. Here's my question

Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open victory at the famed seaside Pebble Beach Golf Links in California on Sunday took most PGA watchers by surprise.

Liberty Vittert: Why can’t Planned Parenthood just tell us how many abortions it provides?

June 16, 2019

Liberty Vittert: Why can’t Planned Parenthood just tell us how many abortions it provides?

Why fudge the numbers to its own detriment?

Tiffany Haddish cancels comedy show in Atlanta over Georgia heartbeat abortion law

June 16, 2019

Tiffany Haddish cancels comedy show in Atlanta over Georgia heartbeat abortion law

Tiffany Haddish canceled an upcoming standup comedy show in Atlanta over Georgia's controversial "heartbeat" abortion law.

Planned Parenthood building large women's clinic in Alabama despite abortion law

June 15, 2019

Planned Parenthood building large women's clinic in Alabama despite abortion law

Planned Parenthood is building a women's clinic in Alabama, despite its near-total ban on abortions and opposition from critics who plan to fight against its opening.