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Catherine Parks

Catherine Parks writes and lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, two children, and a cute dog named Ollie. She's the author of Empowered and Strong, collections of biographies for middle-grade readers. You can find more of her writing at cathparks.com

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Catherine Parks

The Global State of Abortion

An international round-up of recent legislative efforts

According to the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute, around 119 million unplanned pregnancies occurred each year...

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abortion drugs

Explainer: Companies provide abortion drugs in light of state restrictions

As more states enact strict abortion laws and bans, some companies are tragically stepping...

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abortion

What is the state of abortion around the world?

An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion

According to the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute, around 119 million unplanned pregnancies occurred each year...

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What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?

“At around twelve weeks, we’ll do a blood test to screen for any chromosomal...

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Explainer: Lebanon, Ohio, Becomes Sanctuary City for the Unborn

On May 25, the city council of Lebanon, Ohio, voted to ban abortion in...

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What we need most for hard choices in parenting

Smartphones, sports, and wisdom

Recently, I wrote a short post on Facebook about some of the difficult decisions...

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What you can do during India’s COVID-19 crisis

The following was written by a dear friend who is a medical practitioner living...

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abortion pills

The abortion pill can now be obtained without an in-person visit

At-home abortions obtained via the abortion pill are the new battleground in the abortion...

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The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate

At-home abortions obtained via the abortion pill are the new battleground in the abortion...

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How vaccines protect the vulnerable

As we observe the anniversary of the United States’ dramatic shutdown due to COVID-19,...

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South Carolina passes the “heartbeat bill”

On Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law a bill that prohibits...

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Argentina becomes largest country in the region to legalize abortion

Argentina’s president, Alberto Fernández, has promised to sign a bill that will decriminalize abortion...

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