Stopping abortions is now more precious than women’s lives
Actions speak louder than words. The actions of conservatives have told us that they value stopping abortions more than saving women's lives.
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See recent postsAlabama seeks a killing spree using recycled methods of torture
Alabama, for some reason, has now volunteered to be the guinea pig state responsible for developing the newest execution method.
Republican bill would allow women to be charged with murder for undergoing abortions
Republican officials said last year that they would not pursue criminal cases against women, but would instead focus on providers.
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See recent postsIt’s hard to vote in Alabama
Alabama ranks No. 45 out of the 50 states when it comes to how easy it is for people to vote.
Alabama abortion law granting embryos an attorney deemed unconstitutional
The law, which was challenged by the ACLU, would have forced minors seeking an abortion without parental consent to be subjected to a trial.
Federal judge blocks Alabama from prohibiting abortions during outbreak
A federal judge late Monday issued a temporary restraining order, allowing Alabama abortion clinics to continue operating despite a state order that effectively restricted access to abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson’s temporary restraining order will last until April 13 at 5 p.m. “Despite the serious conditions described by defendants and … Continued
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See recent postsHistorians will view 2019 Legislative Session among the state’s most important and influential
When Alabama historians look back at this era decades from now, they may well determine that the recently completed 2019 Legislative Session was the most important and influential of its time. In terms of the depth and breadth of important issues that were debated, considered, and voted upon, the session set new precedents that will … Continued
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See recent postsWomen, gay people, physicians face oppression in Alabama
Hardly a week has passed since Alabama became the laughingstock of the nation – yet again – for passing an anti-abortion bill so restrictive, that even TV minister Pat Robertson says it goes too far. And it does. The law, signed almost immediately into existence by Gov. Kay Ivey, prohibits abortions for any reason other … Continued
21 states back Alabama in asking Supreme Court to review abortion case
More than 20 states are joining Alabama in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case challenging an Alabama law that bans dilation and evacuation abortions. Widely known by the term “dismemberment abortion,” the medical procedure is used commonly in abortions after 15 weeks, though that’s only 7 percent of all Abortions in … Continued
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See recent postsPro-Life Movement momentum is strong
As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I have the privilege each year to advocate for the priorities most important to the people who live and work in Alabama’s Second District. Among many other key issues, I have been proud to stand up and fight for a strong military and smart agriculture policy on … Continued