Would Overturning Abortion Rights Turn Back Clock to 1973?

DAVID CRARY and CARLA K. JOHNSON / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 A reversal of Roe would mean abortion policy would revert to the states, and many would be eager to impose bans. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Young People Give Pope Francis a Piece of Their Mind

NICOLE WINFIELD / The Associated Press Mar 24, 2018 Young Catholics tell the Vatican they want a more transparent and authentic church, without "excessive moralism" and with a greater leadership role for women. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hobby Lobby Fined $3 Million for Smuggling Iraqi Religious Artifacts

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2017 The home crafts chain imported more than 5,500 Iraqi artifacts that were intentionally mislabeled, federal prosecutors say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Executive Order Eases Political Restrictions on Religious Institutions

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2017 Numerous advocacy groups threatened legal action after the president signed the order early Thursday. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s at Stake in the Latest Supreme Court Showdown Over Contraception and Religious Freedom

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2016 In oral arguments Wednesday, religious groups contend that just signing a form to facilitate access to birth control violates their rights. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Empty Supreme Court Seat Could Sow a Whirlwind of Confusion

Staff / Truthdig Mar 25, 2016 Antonin Scalia's death has left an even number of justices on the bench. Now, a potential tie vote in a challenge to an Obamacare mandate highlights the trouble that could result. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Are Most Articles Written About Reproductive Rights Assigned to Male Journalists?

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jan 22, 2016 "The fact that men cover reproductive issues more than women isn’t just a matter of injustice in the newsroom; it’s a matter of injustice for their readers, and for the women whose voices won’t be heard," Katherine Marrone of Bitch Media wrote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A New Model in the Fight for Abortion Rights

Molly Selvin / Truthdig May 1, 2015 The dramatic reversals this month of anti-gay laws in Indiana and Arkansas may offer a path for the pro-abortion-rights movement. The lesson from the LGBT community is clear: Find new allies and make noise. Lots more noise. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Measuring the Moral Posture of Rand Paul

Joe Conason / Truthdig Mar 21, 2015 Expecting morally serious debate from any would-be Republican presidential contender is like waiting for a check from a deadbeat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catholic Church More Open to Gays Than Contraception

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 14, 2014 An interesting document emerged Monday from a gathering of Catholic Bishops, signaling a possible change in manners if not policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

New, Condom-Free Birth Control for Men Could Soon Be a Reality

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Sep 12, 2014 Soon, men may be able to shoulder the burden of contraception without the finality of vasectomy or the muss and fuss of condoms. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Link Found Between Vasectomies and Deadly Prostate Cancer

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2014 Harvard scientists found that the sterilizing procedure increases the risk of "developing the most aggressive form of prostate cancer," but it doesn't mean vasectomies should be ruled out as a form of contraception. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )