Abortion

Polish Lawmakers Vote to Relax Near-Total Abortion Ban, Setting Stage for Potential Clash with President

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Warsaw, Poland – Lawmakers in Poland have voted to ease the country’s near-total ban on abortion, setting the stage for a potential clash over women’s rights with the country’s conservative president. On Friday, parliamentarians endorsed several proposals to relax the abortion restrictions, including decriminalizing abortions up to 12 weeks into pregnancy. However, these measures are likely to face opposition from President Andrzej Duda, who is aligned with the conservative Law and Justice Party. Poland currently has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe, introduced in 2020 by a court backed by the Law and … Read more

Woman Fights for Abortion Rights in NC, Urges Support for Biden Reelection

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Amanda Zurawski, an advocate for abortion rights, embarked on a tour across North Carolina to campaign for the reelection of President Joe Biden and to advocate for federal abortion protections for women. Zurawski shared her personal experience in Texas, where she suffered from sepsis due to a lack of medical intervention following a miscarriage. During her tour, Zurawski visited major cities in North Carolina including Durham and Charlotte, where she engaged in discussions with doctors and voters. The primary objective of her campaign was to ensure that North Carolina maintains accessible abortion … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Arizona Supreme Court Stands Firm on Historic Abortion Ban, Stirring National Conversation

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PHOENIX, Arizona – The Arizona Supreme Court has recently upheld a 1864 law that effectively bans almost all abortions in the state. The decision comes amid an ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights across the United States. The controversial law, which criminalizes the termination of pregnancies when a fetal heartbeat is detected, has faced significant opposition from reproductive rights advocates. However, the court’s ruling has dealt a blow to their efforts to protect access to abortion services. In a 6-3 decision, the Arizona Supreme Court determined that the law is constitutional. Supporters of the legislation argue … Read more

Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Abortion Law, Igniting Renewed Debate

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PHOENIX, Arizona — The Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling on Tuesday that allows the state to enforce its previously dormant law criminalizing all abortions, except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk. The court examined the validity of a law that dates back to 1864, long before Arizona became a state. This law prohibits abortion without any exceptions for rape or incest, but it does make an allowance if the mother’s life is in danger. The recent ruling from the state’s highest court comes after a 2022 decision by the state Court … Read more