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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
LIFE DIGEST: Obama’s reversal of pro-life policy his least popular act
President Obama’s executive order to rescind a pro-life policy is the most unpopular act he took in the first 10 days of his administration.
Also in this edition: Brit: Saving planet requires no more than 2 kids per family and ‘Biological colonialism’ threat in Africa, archbishop warns and Lawsuit filed in Florida infanticide more »
By Tom Strode - Feb 3, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, Citizenship, National, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: FDA OKs first embryonic stem cell trials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted permission for the first human clinical trials using embryonic stem cells.
Also in this edition: Pennsylvania best, California worst in pro-life rankings and Survey: Chinese women want more children and Italian court opens door for starvation death more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 26, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics
LIFE DIGEST: Pro-life cause made gains, Bush says
The effort to protect all human life made advances during his eight years in the White House, President Bush said as he prepared to leave office. more »
By Tom Strode - Jan 19, 2009
Topic: Life, Abortion, Birth Control, End-of-Life Issues, Stem-Cell Research, Science, Bioethics