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Georgia’s ‘Personhood Amendment’ Passes with a Super Majority

August 1, 2012

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Canada Free Press, August 1, 2012 NORCROSS, Ga., Georgia Right to Life President Dan Becker today called on the State Legislature to acknowledge clear public sentiment and approve placing a human rights amendment before all voters in 2014. By a 2-to-1 margin the majority party of Georgia has voted to protect all “human life from […]

‘No’ on ‘personhood’ question

July 17, 2012

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Savannah Morning News, July 17, 2012 by Charlie Harper “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each innocent human being from his or her earliest biological beginning without regard to age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency?” This is a […]

Georgia to vote on definition of personhood

June 22, 2012

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One News Now, June 22, 2012 by Charlie Butts Republican voters in Georgia will be voting next month on a definition of personhood that will be on the ballot in 159 counties. The election is set for July 31st, although early voting begins on the 9th. Suzanne Ward of Georgia Right to Life gives more […]

Hufstetler endorses Georgia personhood amendment

June 15, 2012

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Rome News-Tribune, June 15, 2012 by Chuck Hufstetler campaign Today Chuck Hufstetler, Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate, endorsed the Georgia Right to Life Personhood Amendment. The Georgia Personhood Amendment states, “Shall the Constitution of Georgia shall be amended so as to provide that the paramount right to life is vested in each innocent human […]

Personhood vs. stem cell research

May 25, 2012

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Atlanta Journal Constitution, May 25, 2012 by Kira Peikoff The state of Georgia may be about to get a lot more populous. Recently, it was announced that Republican voters will have the opportunity to vote on a ballot question in the July 31 primary to declare that a “pre-born” child — consisting of as few […]

Voters in the GA GOP Primary Will Vote on Personhood

May 21, 2012

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Christian News Wire, May 21, 2012 by Suzanne Ward NORCROSS, Ga.,  — Georgia Right to Life President Dan Becker today announced that Republican voters in all 159 GA counties will have the opportunity to approve granting “personhood” status to all human beings from their earliest biological beginning. The ballot question will appear on the July […]

Women return fire in gender war in election campaigns

May 13, 2012

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Detroit News, May 13, 2012 by Pauline Arrillaga Denver— Wanda Ramey stood on the University of Colorado campus, cane in one hand, “Close the Pay Gap” sign in the other. The rally for equal pay among women in the workplace was the 65-year-old spitfire’s second stop in a day of meetings and protests. Ramey’s top […]

Georgia “Fetal Pain” Ban Author Ok With Forcing Women Into C-Sections For Unviable Pregnancies

May 11, 2012

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RH Reality Check, May 11, 2012 by Robin Marty When “fetal pain” bill sponsor, Republican Rep. Doug McKillip introduced a ban to outlaw abortion in the state of Georgia after 20 weeks post-fertilization, he gleefully noted the “thousand babies” the bill would allegedly save. As part of the bill, McKillip mandated that once the fetus […]

A State-By-State Guide to 2012’s Anti-Choice Laws (So Far)

May 11, 2012

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Jezebel, May 11, 2012 by Erin Gloria Ryan No matter what you call this golden era in American legislating — the War on Women, the Imaginary War on Caterpillars, Tamponaroo — 2012 is, for better or worse, an exciting/harrowing time to have female anatomy, or to be a guy who enjoys having sexual relations with […]

Republicans In Georgia Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy, Even In Cases Of Rape

May 2, 2012

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Addicting Info, May 2, 2012 by Stephen D. Foster Jr. It was a one sided battle that resulted in Democratic women walking out of the legislature while their male Republican colleagues voted to take away their right to choose. Now the bill that prompted the walkout has been signed into law by Georgia Republican Governor […]

Pro-Life Bills Signed into Law in Oklahoma and Georgia

May 2, 2012

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National Right to Life News, May 2, 2012 By Dave Andrusko It’s been a very good four days for the Right to Life Movement. On Friday, pro-life Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law two measures. HB 2381 addresses the dangerous use of webcam technology which allows the abortionist to be hundreds of miles away […]

MA: Notes from a women’s rights rally

May 1, 2012

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MIT Tech, May 1, 2012 by Mike Veldman Last Saturday, a rally was held at City Hall to protest the nationwide uptick in proposed and codified restrictions on access to abortion and contraception. The feeling shared by many women’s rights advocates is that the nationwide pro-life movement has become bolder, more extremist and, worst of […]

Georgia Governor Signs Unclear “Fetal Pain” Ban Into Effect

May 1, 2012

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RH Reality Check, May 1, 2012 by Robin Marty Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has finally signed the state’s so called “fetal pain” ban into law — even though it’s not entirely clear when exactly abortion is being banned. The contentious bill was nearly derailed in the senate after a fight ensued over whether or not […]

They Aren’t OB-GYNs (Anymore) But They Play Them In Congress

April 24, 2012

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RH Reality Check, April 24, 2012 by Robin Marty Would you feel comfortable seeing a doctor who hadn’t been practicing medicine in at least a decade? Then why are “former OBG-GYN” congressman apparently getting extra say in what sort of health care women should be allowed to have nationally? Politico takes a look at the […]

Abortion Laws Proposed In Some States Would Buck National Trend, Expand Access

April 24, 2012

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Huffington Post, April 24, 2012 by Ariel Edwards-Levy WASHINGTON — As many states debate and pass new restrictions on abortion, often against increasing resistance, a small number of others are considering moves in the opposite direction, weighing legislation that would increase access to and coverage of abortions. A California bill awaiting its first hearing this […]