New Hampshire’s House has banned abortions after 20 weeks. The Republican dominated legislature voted 190-109 to approve the measure. The fate of this bill now rests in the State Senate. It’s unclear of Governor Lynch (D) would sign the legislation if it were to pass the Senate. Here’s more from Boston.com: For the fifth time […]
New Hampshire – The New Hampshire House has passed legislation requiring a 24 hour waiting period before an abortion and also requires doctors to inform patient’s about the link between abortion and breast cancer. Here is the actual language in the legislation regarding said link: e) Materials that inform the pregnant woman that there is […]
Virginia – Legislation requiring an ultrasound before an abortion passed in Virginia, but was amended to allow for an opt-out if an internal ultrasound is required. This was partially stemming from pushback from pro-choice legislators, national news media, and eventually Governor Bob McDonnell (R) who said he opposed the inclusion of internal (transvaginal) ultrasounds. Florida […]
The pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List has endorsed Rick Santorum for President. Why this is bigger news is that SBA List has never endorsed a candidate for President in the past. Here’s an excerpt from their presser: “Among the field of strong pro-life candidates in the GOP primary, one stands out as a proven […]
Russia – Statistics show that 2-2.5 million women receive abortions annually in Russia. In 2010, the number of live births was 1.7 million – meaning? Assuming one abortion per woman, there are approximately 30% more abortions performed than children being born. Pro-life legislators have been pushing for further restrictions on abortion in Russia and last […]
Illinois – Abortion rate reached a 37 year low in Illinois in 2010. 41,859 abortions were reported in 2010; 32,760 were performed in 1973. This is also 9% lower than 2009 numbers. The reason? Differing groups in Illinois are unsure, but the bottom line – fewer abortions is a step in the right direction. Virginia […]
New abortion statistics based on billing records have shown that Ontario has been underreporting their abortion statistics. How much so? Approximately 10-20% fewer are being reported, much of which are being performed at doctor’s offices instead of at abortion clinics. Here’s an excerpt from an article: New abortion statistics based on Ontario’s health billing records […]
For those who don’t know, Siri is the iPhone’s new gadget that will answer your questions, whatever questions you ask it. Or, at least try to. So, what happens if you ask Siri to find you an abortion clinic in New York City? BetaBeat has screen shots. Here’s the first: This same situation is being […]
One month following the implementation of abortion laws in Arizona that limit who can perform abortions and requiring informed consent, abortions have dropped 32% month over month from August to September. Here’s an excerpt from the piece by the Associated Press: The number of abortions performed in Arizona dropped by about a third in September […]
Alaska’s voter approved abortion law, requiring parental notification of minors before an abortion, will be going to the courts, a judge has ruled. Forbes has more on this story: Opponents of a new state law requiring that parents be notified when their daughters seek to get abortions will have a chance to present full arguments […]