Tenn. Backs Anti-Abortion Step
Right on the heels of South Dakota, the Tennessee Legislature is moving to ban abortion.AP
:
The state Senate on Thursday passed a proposal to amend the Tennessee Constitution so that it doesn’t guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion.
The 24-9 vote was the first step of many toward officially amending the state constitution. The measure would go before voters if the General Assembly approves it twice over the next two years.
Your support matters…Independent journalism is under threat and overshadowed by heavily funded mainstream media.
You can help level the playing field. Become a member.
Your tax-deductible contribution keeps us digging beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that unearths what's really happening- without compromise.
Give today to support our courageous, independent journalists.
Related stories
Courts & Law
A decision looms on whether Idaho’s abortion ban would allow persecution of doctors who terminated a pregnancy during a health emergency.
Editorial Cartoons
Politics
For the right, it was never about protecting life. It was always about controlling women.
Women
The president and Democratic members of Congress invited guests who highlighted issues related to abortion and IVF.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
Courts & Law
A decision looms on whether Idaho’s abortion ban would allow persecution of doctors who terminated a pregnancy during a health emergency.
Editorial Cartoons
Politics
For the right, it was never about protecting life. It was always about controlling women.
Women
The president and Democratic members of Congress invited guests who highlighted issues related to abortion and IVF.
Editorial Cartoons
Editorial Cartoons
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.