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An Elliot Institute law review article published in the latest issue of The Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy concludes that the number of women suffering abortion-related injuries can be dramatically reduced through better pre-abortion screening. The article includes an analysis of 63 medical studies identifying risk factors that predict negative psychological reactions to […]
Judges Say They Won’t Hear Oral Arguments in McCorvey Case A federal appeals court has named a judicial panel to hear arguments in McCorvey vs. Hill — a case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade — but says it will not hear oral arguments in the case. The Fifth Circuit Court […]
Suicide Rates Triple Among Young Women — Could Abortion Be a Factor? The National Institutes of Health reports that suicide is now the third leading cause of death among American young people, and has tripled among teen girls and young women in the past 25 years — despite a drop in the overall suicide rate […]
New Poll Results: Most Believe Abortion Makes Women’s Lives Worse As the 2004 election year heats up, candidates must once again grapple with the divisive issue of abortion. All the same old arguments will be heard, of course. But this year may also witness a major shift in goals, rhetoric, and voting patterns — if […]
South Dakota Kills Abortion Ban A bill that would have banned most abortions in South Dakota has died after the state Senate refused to approve technical corrections that the governor wanted to be made to the bill. Pro-life Gov. Mike Rounds had said he would sign the bill if legislators made changes to ensure that […]