Unfortunately, Florida also tops the list in one category that shouldn’t make anyone happy or proud: late-term abortions.
It’s a little-known and shocking fact that the United States is one of only seven nations in the world that allow abortion on demand for any reason after five months, more than halfway through pregnancy – a point when science shows unborn babies are capable of feeling excruciating pain. This ignominious club includes China and North Korea, not exactly known for having stellar records on human rights and dignity.
Within the U.S., Florida is also an outlier with an embarrassingly high annual number of late-term abortions. In 2019, according to data from the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration, more than 900 late-term abortions were carried out – the equivalent of 15 school busses full of children.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses an abortion bill she will discusses in the upcoming state of the state address.
The 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade finds the pro-life movement standing on firm ground, despite the strangeness of an empty National Mall and a virtual March for Life, with a key advantage we could only have imagined even a few years ago: a new majority on the Supreme Court.
Earlier this month, the court granted the Trump-Pence administration’s request to stop the distribution of dangerous abortion drugs by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic, striking down an activist judge’s nationwide injunction. It was a 6-3 decision – a hopeful sign for pro-life cases at the court.
Dec. 23, 2020 Catholic News Service WASHINGTON Over 40 prominent pro-life leaders called on the U.S. Senate Dec. 21 to reject President-elect Joe Biden s nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Becerra carries a national reputation for his vehement, unwavering support for abortion, including in the ninth month, his staunch convictions in opposition to conscience rights for medical professionals, and his hostile opinions regarding the freedoms of religious organizations, among other issues that are of major concern to us, the leaders said in a letter to senators. Becerra, who was nominated by Biden Dec. 7, must be confirmed by the Senate. He would be the first Latino to be HHS secretary and would be Biden s chief health care officer.
Tulsi Gabbard lauded for introducing bill that would ban abortions of babies who feel pain: America is pro-life! | Print this article
Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has introduced a bill that would ban abortions once a baby in the womb can feel pain.
“The future of California, the Democratic Party, and all of America is pro-life!” Pro-Life San Francisco said of the legislation on Facebook.
The bill was introduced Wednesday and would ban late-term abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
“The first bill is the ‘Late Term Abortion Ban’ bill, banning late-term abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy unless the mother is at risk of losing her life or faces severe, irreversible health consequences if an abortion is not performed. There was a bill previously introduced entitled the Pain Capable Unborn Child Act that I felt that I needed to oppose because it did not include an exception for severe irreversible health consequences. My legislation includes that exc
Biden’s HHS pick praised for backing ACA, criticized on abortion
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra speaks during an Aug. 2, 2018, media conference in Los Angeles. Becerra is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. (CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters)
By Julie Asher • Catholic News Service • Posted December 11, 2020
WASHINGTON (CNS) As President-elect Joe Biden systematically announces his Cabinet nominees, one selection has already become a culture war flashpoint.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Biden’s choice to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has stirred the partisan fires Biden says he hopes to quell.