Posts Tagged Mississippi
DNC launches campaign against GOP-led voter-restriction laws
‘Personhood’ bill introduced in Virginia
Undaunted by the failure of similar initiatives across the country, Virginia legislator Bob Marshall has introduced a bill that would define life as beginning at the moment of conception.
Herman Cain will join Haley Barbour in Sarasota, Fla.
Herman Cain has announced that he will attend the Republican Party of Sarasota’s “Statesman of the Year” dinner, to honor Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour.
Florida lawmakers refused to accept money for cancer control programs
Among the long list of federal health grants the state has shunned in the past year was a small award that would have “reduced the burden of cancer.”
A spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health tells The Florida Independent that budget authority was denied for a competitive grant More…
Planned Parenthood starts new campaign to stave off anti-abortion-rights measures in 2012
Leading up to the 2012 election, women are watching — more specifically, Planned Parenthood is watching.
Mississippians deeply divided on Personhood amendment, poll shows
Mississippians will decide today whether or not to approve a so-called “fetal personhood” amendment — a deeply divisive measure that would define life as beginning at the moment of conception.
Huntsman says Personhood amendment ‘goes too far’
Speaking on Meet the Press on Sunday, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman became the first potential GOP presidential nominee to publicly express concerns with the “fetal personhood” amendment that appears on Mississippi’s ballot today.
Physicians for Reproductive Choice urges Mississippians to reject ‘Personhood’ amendment
Mississippi Personhood amendment would affect birth control, advocates admit
Despite past statements to the contrary, some “fetal personhood” supporters are now admitting that, if enacted, their legislation would likely not only outlaw abortion, but some forms of birth control, as well.
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