Supreme Court Signals More Openness to State Abortion Rules

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press May 28, 2019 The court upholds an Indiana law supported by abortion opponents that regulates the disposal of fetal remains. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Abortion Debates Prompt Rape Testimony From Female Lawmakers

JULIE CARR SMYTH and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY / The Associated Press May 18, 2019 Republican legislatures are being confronted with raw, emotional testimony about the effects of restrictive abortion bills. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

God Is Watching

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Pastor Rick Loves Gays

Staff / Truthdig Dec 24, 2008 Or so he says in a series of videos on his megachurch's Web site. Among other highlights, Warren blames bloggers and talk radio for stirring up the controversy around his forthcoming inauguration prayer. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Gays Are Upset About the Rev. Rick Warren

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2008 Rick Warren's work on the environment, poverty and AIDS make him hard to pigeonhole, but a recent interview, during which he compared homosexuality to incest and pedophilia, crossed a line. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

South Dakota Abortion Law to Challenge Roe

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2006 In signing a bill intended to ban almost all abortions in the state, Gov Mike Rounds is directly challenging the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v Wade ruling, hoping that a more conservative court will revisit the issue (The South Dakota bill is particularly draconian: It makes no exceptions for rape or incest) The NY Times reports that parental-notification laws do little to discourage abortions or pregnancies Watch a related report on PBS Online NewsHour or read the transcript . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )