In Kansas abortion vote, a blow to Catholic bishops' political strategy
When the votes rolled in the night of Aug. 2 on a proposed amendment to the Kansas state constitution that would remove the explicit right to ...
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When the votes rolled in the night of Aug. 2 on a proposed amendment to the Kansas state constitution that would remove the explicit right to ...
ABC News Photo Illustration(NEW YORK) -- After Kansas voters decisively rejected a bid to remove abortion protections from its state constitution earlier this week, researchers and activists say state lawmakers are likely to continue efforts to restrict access to abortion. The Kansas vote was the first state-level test after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, leaving it up to states to regulate access to abortion. At least four other states will have abortion-related questions on the ballot this November, leaving voters to decide on access to abortion in some areas. As of Thursd...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (CNS) -- Now that the Value Them Both constitutional amendment has been defeated, a big question looms: What's next? 'This turns our attention to our pastoral efforts,' said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City. 'While we can't protect women and children from abortion by the law, we can with love.' 'This makes the work of our pregnancy resource centers more important. We need to redouble our efforts in those areas,' he said. 'I and the church are certainly committed to
(NEW YORK) -- After Kansas voters decisively rejected a bid to remove abortion protections from its state constitution earlier this week, researchers and activi
ABC News Photo Illustration(NEW YORK) -- After Kansas voters decisively rejected a bid to remove abortion protections from its state constitution earlier this week, researchers and activists say state lawmakers are likely to continue efforts to restrict access to abortion. The Kansas vote was the first state-level test after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe