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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
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
Judge: FDA must revisit ‘morning-after’ pill
A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to re-evaluate its age restriction on the non-prescription sale of Plan B, making it possible pre-teens may have access to a “morning-after” pill that has abortion-causing qualities. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 25, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control
Judge: FDA must revisit ‘morning-after’ pill
WASHINGTON—A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to re-evaluate its age restriction on the non-prescription sale of Plan B, making it possible pre-teens may have access to a “morning-after” pill that has abortion-causing qualities. more »
By Tom Strode - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Life, Birth Control
Obama administration moves to rescind protections for pro-life health-care workers
WASHINGTON—Siding once again with abortion rights advocates, the Obama administration took the first step Feb. 27 toward unraveling Bush administration regulations meant to protect health-care workers from being forced to take part in abortions and other medical procedures to which they morally object. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 2, 2009 - (2)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Stem-Cell Research