Doctor Under Fire for Prescribing Abortion “Reversal” Medication
Medication abortions have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. They’ve shown to be safe and effective when it comes to terminating a pregnancy with few side effects when specific conditions are met. However, new abortion “reversal” medications are being marketed across the U.S. and abroad to women who change their mind after taking the abortion medications. These treatments have not been scientifically proven and can endanger the lives of patients.
Dr. Eileen Reilly of the U.K. is under investigation after allegedly prescribing abortion “reversal” medication to an undercover agent. Find out why these drugs are considered so controversial.
A perfect storm for pro-life advocates
Published 8:45 a.m. today
Conservative attacks on reproductive rights are once again in the news. Headlines were made when Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court, and pro-choice advocates could only imagine the restrictions on access to abortion that would result. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made headlines by enacting the nation’s most restrictive bill on prevention of abortion at the sign of a fetal heartbeat, and pro-lifers anticipated a snowball effect of similar pieces of legislation around the country.
Most recently, Arizona GOP legislator Walter Blackman made headlines when he said his pro-life proposal was “perfect” because it would prosecute women having abortion for homicide, and providers characterized the legislation as “nothing less than appalling.” Indeed, pro-life advocates are very encouraged, and pro-choice activists are very worried.
Possible COVID-19 Requirements Still in Play in Louisiana
A proposed bill that would prohibit the government from denying residents who haven t been vaccinated access to state-funded facilities has failed in the Louisiana House.
The House committee voted down the bill by a 7-6 vote. Those who voted in opposition to the bill say each state-funded facility should have the power to decide whether it will require proof of vaccination for entry.
Senator Stewart Cathey s bill would ve made it illegal for the Louisiana government to deny access to non-vaccinated residents to state buildings, public colleges, and any facility funded by the state. Cathey argued in front of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee that residents should be able to make their own personal medical decisions. He went on to say he and his wife aren t getting vaccinated because they believe it might affect their chances of having children, and they shouldn t be penalized for their decision and not be allowe