Alabama doesn’t need any more abortion laws
The state has already taken aim at Roe v. Wade — anything else is either genuinely misguided or political posturing.
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Despite all the bluster about protecting life, Alabama is one of the deadliest states in America.
Polls show majority of Americans support legal abortion
Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a near-total ban on abortion. But polls from just last year show the majority of Americans support access to abortion in some cases, rather than an outright ban on the practice. Polls from last year show that 48 percent of Americans identify as pro-choice, while 48 percent as … Continued
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By Sam McLure “A woman is not an incubator,” said Pro-Choice advocate, Tina Goodson, while protesting at a recent Pro-Life rally. In an effort to discredit the rally attendants and organizers, Goodson commented that “[t]hey’re pro-birth; not pro-life.” Goodson’s feelings on the topic fairly summarize how many Pro-Choice advocates feel. Kathy NJ, a pro-choice Twitter … Continued
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See recent postsDoes the State know best?
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a complex world where the government continues to play an increasingly larger role in the lives of its citizens, it is often necessary to step back and ask: when is it appropriate for the government to limit individual liberty? The latest fight over decriminalizing midwifery is an example … Continued
Reactions to Supreme Court Decision Against Regulating Abortion Clinics
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, June 27, the US Supreme Court struck down a Texas law regulating abortion clinics. The decision likely impacts a number of Alabama statutes that sought to regulate or limit abortion providers, including one that is almost identical to the Texas statute, which was overturned by the Supreme Court. … Continued
Bentley Signs Bill Banning Dismemberment Abortions
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 12, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed Senate Bill 363 banning dismemberment abortions. Alabama’s National Right to Life Committee member Cheryl Ciamarra said in a statement to Alabama Citizens For Life members: “THANK Governor Robert Bentley and all you wonderful members for contacting your legislators and … Continued
Both Sides of Abortion Issue Lobbying Bentley
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday. May 9, the politically powerful pro-abortion group NARAL sent a letter to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) asking that he veto two Pro-Life bills passed by the Alabama legislature on the last day of the 2016 legislative session. Pro-Life supporters in Alabama are similarly urging the Governor to … Continued
Senate Health Committee Gives Favorable Report to Abortion Bill
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Senate Health Committee voted to give a favorable report to SB363, the Alabama Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act, which was sponsored by state Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). Dismemberment abortions involve introducing a sharp instrument into the womb to grasp and pull the … Continued
Pro-Life Forces Urge Leadership to Act on Pro-Life Legislation
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 20, the Alabama Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act will receive a public hearing in the House Health Committee. HB376 was sponsored by state Representative Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City). A Senate version of the same bill (SB263) was sponsored by State Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow … Continued