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Clinton's message to LGBTQ+ couples: Put a ring on it NOW
MSNBC· 2025-08-22 23:31
Legal & Political Analysis - Hillary Clinton suggests LGBTQ+ couples should marry due to potential Supreme Court action on gay marriage [1] - The Supreme Court may revisit Obergefell, the case legalizing nationwide marriage equality [2] - A Supreme Court justice, Clarence Thomas, has expressed interest in revisiting Obergefell [2] - If Obergefell is overturned, many states have trigger laws to ban same-sex marriage [3][4] - 32 states have trigger laws that would no longer recognize same-sex marriage if Obergefell is overturned [3] Social Impact - Individuals in states like Georgia may need to move to states like Illinois to obtain a marriage license if Obergefell is overturned [3]
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The Economist· 2025-08-21 23:20
Millions of girls were aborted for being girls. Now parents often lean towards them https://t.co/Kept7cTsqD ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-20 19:58
Texas officials are warning health care providers to stop sending abortion pills into the state or risk fines and prosecution https://t.co/3PsKA7nJtU ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-19 19:40
Millions of girls were aborted for being girls. Now parents often lean towards them https://t.co/vBM6dUV34U ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-13 07:20
Social Issues - Millions of girls were aborted for being girls, indicating a severe gender imbalance issue [1] - Now parents often lean towards them, suggesting a potential shift in parental preference or societal values [1]
Texas woman sues Marine for allegedly spiking her drink with abortion pills
NBC News· 2025-08-12 19:30
woman in Texas is suing a US Marine claiming that he spiked her drink with abortion pills, killing their unborn child. The lawsuit alleges that 34year-old Christopher Coupe Rider secretly dissolved at least 10 misoprosttol pills into a cup of hot chocolate that he made for Lyanna Davis. >> Now, this lawsuit includes these text messages.They were sent in the weeks leading up to the incident in which Davis denied Coop Rider's repeated request to get an abortion. So far he has declined to comment. ...
Would You Rather? A Conversation on Adoption & Abortion | Shannon Quist | TEDxTWU
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-12 15:27
Sociopolitical Context of Adoption and Abortion - The presentation addresses the problematic framing of adoption and abortion as an either-or moral argument, diverting attention from issues like governmental control over women's and children's bodies and the influence of Christian nationalism within a capitalist system [2] - The analysis contextualizes the relationship between adoption and abortion through historical narratives, including biblical stories like Moses and King Solomon, to highlight the politically and religiously charged nature of these topics [3][4][5] - The discussion critiques the use of biblical metaphors related to adoption, particularly the idea that adoptees should be grateful for their circumstances, often socioeconomic, mirroring the concept of being adopted into God's family [7][8] - The presentation highlights the historical context of the "Baby Scoop Era" after World War II, during which an estimated 4 million babies were adopted, driven by shame surrounding sex and illegitimacy [9] - The analysis points out that after Roe v Wade, the shortage of white babies for adoption led to a rise in trans-racial and transnational adoptions, raising concerns about children's access to their cultural heritages and racial identities [12][13] Political and Economic Factors - The presentation argues that the evangelical political opposition to abortion was significantly influenced by desegregation, with abortion becoming a mobilizing issue during the Reagan era [15] - The analysis notes that Ronald Reagan, an adoptive parent, was the first president to suggest adoption as an alternative to abortion, marking the beginning of a propaganda era influencing adoption in the 1990s [16] - The presentation critiques Justice Samuel Alito's language commodifying infants as a "domestic supply" for adoption, arguing that it reflects a capitalist system's need for a steady labor supply threatened by access to abortion [18][19] Ethical and Personal Perspectives - The presentation emphasizes that the choice regarding an unwanted pregnancy is complex, involving intersections of economic hardship, racial disparities, and imported biblical moral codes [21][22] - The speaker underscores the importance of listening to the spectrum of experiences related to adoption and abortion, advocating for a move away from simplified political and religious sound bites [23]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-11 15:25
Telemedicine has become a crucial access point for lower-income pregnant women seeking abortions, according to a study published Monday, as the anti-abortion movement ramps up efforts to restrict telehealth access https://t.co/yK7rvV3Mbw ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-03 13:50
Legal & Social Impact - US Supreme Court declined to hear arguments regarding parental rights in underage abortion cases [1] - The decision maintains existing abortion access laws, rejecting further restrictions [1]