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LIFE DIGEST: FDA OKs generic ‘morning-after’ pill
Another “morning-after” pill with abortion-causing qualities will soon be for sale in stores.
Watson Laboratories received approval Aug. 28 from the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Sep 8, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control
LIFE DIGEST: Pharmacy owners win preliminarily
Two Illinois pharmacy owners have gained at least a temporary victory in their effort to conduct their practice according to their pro-life consciences. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues, Citizenship
In reducing abortions, House bills diverge
Two proposals in Congress are being promoted as abortion-reduction measures, but one actually would increase the number of unborn children killed by the procedure in the United States, according to major pro-life organizations. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
Pro-lifers: Both Ryan & his bill not pro-life
Several evangelical Christian leaders who oppose abortion have endorsed an abortion-reduction bill sponsored by a “pro-life” congressman when, in reality, neither the legislation nor the lawmaker fit those descriptions, according to the country’s major pro-life organizations. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 21, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
The Ryan-DeLauro Bill: A Phony Means to Reduce Abortions
There has been much discussion about finding common ground on reducing the number of abortions. The Ryan-DeLauro bill (H.R. 3312) is one proposal in Congress being trumpeted by its sponsors as a means to reach this common ground between those who are pro-choice and others who are pro-life. more »
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Legislation
LIFE DIGEST: RU 486 death toll for women at 29
Use of the abortion drug RU 486 has resulted in the deaths of 29 women worldwide, according to a new report.
Exeglyn, the European manufacturer of RU 486, reported the total, which is more than twice the previous estimate, to the Italian Pharmaceuticals Agency (AIFA), LifeNews.com said in a July 31 article based on news media sources. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 4, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, Healthcare, Legislation, National
LIFE DIGEST: Induced stem cells as potent as embryonic ones, studies show
Researchers in China have shown induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are as powerful as embryonic stem cells while avoiding their ethical problems. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 28, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Religious Liberty, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: Obama tells pope he will reduce abortions
President Obama told Pope Benedict July 10 he is committed to reducing the number of abortions in the United States, though his policies so far have done little to support that assertion. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 14, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: ‘Fix is in’ on new Obama bioethics panel, expert says
The President’s Council on Bioethics established under the Bush administration has been disbanded, and President Obama will name a new commission to take its place. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 23, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Cloning, Infertility, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
Land: Plan B decision violates parent-child relationship
The federal government will not challenge a judge’s controversial ruling on the Plan B “morning-after” pill, meaning 17-year-old females will be able to obtain a drug with abortion-causing qualities without a prescription. more »
By Tom Strode - Apr 23, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control