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The most reprehensible moment in the Alabama abortion debate

A few years ago, I covered the case of a 12-year-old girl who had been raped repeatedly by an uncle and was pregnant. Earlier this week, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to force that little girl to carry her rapist’s baby to term, deliver it, and then fight with her rapist over custody. They … Continued
May 3, 2019

Bill to criminalize abortion officially introduced in Legislature

A new bill introduced by State Rep. Terri Collins, R-Decatur, would treat those who seek out an abortion as criminals. “It simply criminalizes abortion,” Collins said of the anti-abortion bill. “I felt like this is the right time,” Collins said explaining her decision to bring this bill now. About 60 percent of Alabamians voted in … Continued
April 3, 2019

Planned Parenthood Rallies to Stop Pro-Life Legislation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 20, Planned Parenthood led dozens of protestors in front of the Alabama State Capital to protest pending Pro-Life legislation being considered by the Alabama legislature.    Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Helen Cox wrote in a statement, “Since the Alabama legislative session began in mid-March, the attack on Alabama’s … Continued
May 21, 2015

Pro-Life Bills Get Favorable Report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, May 6, the Alabama House of Representatives Health Committee gave a favorable report to a package of bills aimed at regulating abortions in the State of Alabama. The committee approved HB405, HB491, and HB527 in the House. Alabama Citizens for Life Spokeswoman Cheryl Ciamarra told the Alabama Political … Continued
May 7, 2015