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Why anti-abortion advocates are reviving a 19th century sexual purity law: The Comstock Act is the latest front in the fight over reproductive rights ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump Says Abortion Law Should Be Left to the States: After months of mixed signals, the former president said that whatever states decide “must be the law of ...
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TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds: Forced abortions and other atrocities are alleged by dozens of ex-followers of a ...
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Quick Glance: Revelation: Megachurch Leader's Shocking Abuse Uncovered by BBC
- Dozens of former Synagogue Church of all Nations members, including five Britons, allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by the late TB Joshua from Nigeria.
- The Synagogue Church of All Nations did not respond to the allegations but claimed previous accusations were unfounded.
- TB Joshua, who died in 2021, was a charismatic and hugely successful preacher and televangelist with a massive global following.
- Dozens of eyewitness accounts of physical violence or torture by Joshua, including instances of child abuse and people being whipped and chained.
Bad math, bad research: the truth about abortion and rape-related pregnancy: The numbers in a recent study are shocking and disturbing. Fortunately ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4458616-bad-math-bad-research-the-truth-about-abortion-and-rape-related-pregnancy/
Researchers estimated that between July 2022 and January 2024, nearly 65,000 people became pregnant through rape in the 14 states that have total abortion bans ... Show more
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Missouri senators vote against allowing abortions in rape, incest cases: Missouri senators voted Wednesday against amendments that would have allowed abortions ...
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When governments invade women’s privacy: The decision to get pregnant and how to handle pregnancy is an individual’s choice, or at least it should be.
thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4440950-when-governments-invade-womens-privacy/
In states with abortion bans, rape exceptions ‘fail to provide reasonable access’ to survivors, researchers say
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Quick Glance: Research Estimates High Number of Rape-Related Pregnancies in Abortion Ban States
- New research estimates nearly 65,000 pregnancies related to rape in the 14 states with abortion bans since the Dobbs decision in 2022.
- The publication in a reputable academic journal used federal data to estimate the number of rape-related pregnancies that occurred between July 1, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2024.
- Researchers estimated that over 500,000 rapes occurred in this time frame, and over 60,000 were associated with pregnancies.
- Texas had the highest rate of rape-related pregnancies with over 26,000, far more than the second state on the list, Missouri, with around 5,800.
Nearly 65,000 rape victims were not allowed to terminate their pregnancies in the US
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Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates
cnn.com/2024/01/24/health/rape-pregnancy-abortion/
The "Dignitas infinita" declaration published by the Vatican on Monday stated that such practices violate God's plan for human life.
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Missouri Senate votes against allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest: Some Republicans say blocking rape and incest victims from getting abortions was too ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/missouri-senate-votes-against-allowing-abortion-in-cases-of-rape-and-incest
Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-hope-an-abortion-ballot-measure-could-make-florida-a-competitive-state
Biden allies tie Arizona abortion ruling to Trump: ‘This is what leaving it to the states looks like’
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Arizona abortion ban goes too far, Donald Trump says: Former president speaks out on supreme court ruling a day after saying he would leave states to decide ...
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Should Texas GOP preach morals on abortion, or help Donald Trump? And is it a felony? | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-kennedy/article287609630.html
Former CPS student files lawsuit alleging sexual assault, coerced abortions by high school administrator
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/cps-student-files-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-assault/
#VantageOnFirstpost : The Arizona supreme court has reinstated an 1864 law to impose a near-total ban on abortions. The law will outlaw the procedure even in cases of rape ... Show more
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association calculates there have been more than 64,000 rape-related pregnancies in states with abortion bans ... Show more
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‘The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper Offers ‘Humble’ Suggestion for Republicans to Win Over Women | Video
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In states with abortion bans, rape exceptions ‘fail to provide reasonable access’ to survivors, researchers say
pbs.org/newshour/health/in-states-with-abortion-bans-rape-exceptions-fail-to-provide-reasonable-access-to-survivors-researchers-say
Kentucky governor race 2023: Election results live updates: Polls in Kentucky have closed as voters there decide whether to give Democratic incumbent Gov ...
apnews.com/article/kentucky-primary-governors-race-election-2023-e8df45cd3978ce5a1691ba447c84bafc
Quick Glance: The Impact of National Politics
- Visits and support for Andy Beshear and Daniel Cameron before an upcoming gubernatorial debate in October.
- Kentucky's gubernatorial race is at a critical point as Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear faces Trump-endorsed state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, testing the effectiveness of national politics.
- A recent Morning Consult poll found that 43% of Kentucky Republicans approve of Beshear.
- "Beshear has supporters," said Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community at the University of Kentucky. "There are tens of thousands of people in the state for whom he is simply Andy."
For women’s rights, the European Parliament election in June could be a watershed moment — and not in a good way.
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Trump Allies Plan New Sweeping Abortion Restrictions: His supporters are seeking to attack abortion rights and abortion access from a variety of angles should he ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/17/us/politics/trump-allies-abortion-restrictions.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Stance on Abortion Ban
- Trump has not publicly disclosed his abortion stance.
- In private conversations, Trump backs 16-week abortion ban.
- Trump supports exceptions like rape, incest, and maternal health.
- Trump's abortion views known to fluctuate frequently.
Israel readies for pregnancies in female hostages raped by Hamas: When the pregnancy is a result of a terrorist who previously murdered her relatives and ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-782096
How one GOP lawmaker is working to add exceptions to Kentucky's abortion ban: Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, filed House Bill 711 on Monday to add rape and ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-general-assembly/2024/02/27/republican-ken-fleming-aims-to-add-exceptions-to-kentucky-abortion-ban/72752891007/
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Republican lawmaker files bill to add rape, incest exceptions to Kentucky abortion ban
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article285954276.html
Why Texas Republicans aren't talking about abortion in the primaries: In stump speeches, incumbents have been more likely to touch on immigration and school ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/abortion-republicans-primaries-18651768.php
An ad says Hovde was 'totally opposed' to abortion. But he now supports exceptions for rape, incest
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House Democratic candidates make abortion access top focus of '24 campaigns: Democrats are targeting seats with first-term GOP incumbents in states where access ...
npr.org/2024/01/28/1227221700/abortion-house-democratic-candidates-2024-election
Quick Glance: Democrats Prioritize Abortion Rights in '24 Campaigns
- Candidates prioritize abortion rights to win control of the U.S. House.
- Women feel deeply affected by the issue as their rights have been restricted.
- Abortion rights are a driving force to oust Republican representatives from their seats.
- New restrictive abortion laws have already taken effect in various states.
Medicaid Ban Proposed for Women Who Have Abortions: A Republican state senator in Missouri has proposed an amendment seeking to bar women who have had an ...
newsweek.com/medicaid-ban-women-abortions-missouri-1868440
Editorial: Missouri’s war on women targets rape victims, health care — and democracy itself
stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-s-war-on-women-targets-rape-victims-health-care-and-democracy-itself/article_f3702854-c6a9-11ee-8999-67183b91db99.html
In states with abortion bans, rape exceptions ‘fail to provide reasonable access’ to survivors, researchers say
pbs.org/newshour/health/in-states-with-abortion-bans-rape-exceptions-fail-to-provide-reasonable-access-to-survivors-researchers-say
Senate Republicans block rape and incest exceptions for Missouri abortion ban: When Republicans advanced a plan to defund Planned Parenthood, Democrats responded ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/senate-republicans-block-rape-and-incest-exceptions-for-missouri-abortion-ban/article_92a45e90-c623-11ee-ba46-4bf53bd53020.html
Mentally sick woman fights to access post-rape care, abortion: ROM has sued the AG among others saying she got pregnant after being raped but was denied ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001489487/mentally-sick-woman-fights-to-access-post-rape-care-abortion
New study: 26,313 Texas women were raped but can’t get abortions: Abortion advocates estimate that 26,313 Texas were impregnated through rape ...
dallasnews.com/news/watchdog/2024/02/05/are-there-really-261313-children-born-in-texas-recently-to-mothers-who-were-raped/
Mom accused of giving her daughter an abortion gets bail: A mother accused of injuring her 11-year-old daughter while performing an abortion at home has been ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/mom-accused-of-giving-her-daughter-an-abortion-gets-bail/article_dd97d518-c393-11ee-bbbf-1bfef1e05b3c.html
Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women’s Mental Health: Women in states with abortion trigger bans had more anxiety and depression symptoms—even if they weren't ...
time.com/6588761/abortion-restrictions-hurt-mental-health/
Abbott's vow to 'eliminate rape' draws fresh scrutiny after new study: The new estimates show the difficulty of reaching Abbott’s goal for a crime that goes ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/abbott-rape-study-18627900.php
In fourteen states: Thousands of rape victims not allowed to have abortions: They often try to have an abortion themselves: In the fourteen US states with ...
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No One Should Be Forced to Carry Their Rapist’s Baby: I was raped as a teen and remain traumatized every day of my life. No matter what, I couldn’t have given ...
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26k rape-related pregnancies is a sign we're in the Dark Ages (Opinion: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to “eliminate rapists from the streets of Texas ...
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Analysis: More than 4,500 pregnancies may have been result of rape since Oklahoma enacted abortion laws
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/01/27/pregnancies-from-rape-in-oklahoma-since-abortion-outlawed/72367711007/
More than 26K rape-related pregnancies estimated after Texas outlawed abortions, a new study says. trib.al/f44HnYi
Nearly 65K rape victims likely got pregnant amid U.S. abortion bans: analysis - National | Globalnews.ca
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When a Rapist’s Logic Is the Law: New research offers further proof that abortion bans are a tool of abuse.
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‘Fully developed foetus has right to life’: Rajasthan HC turns down 11-year-old rape victim’s abortion plea
indianexpress.com/article/cities/jaipur/rajasthan-hc-turns-down-11-yr-old-rape-victims-abortion-plea-9119572/
Post-Roe US: 65,000 Forced Pregnancies in States With Abortion Bans: In less than two years, tens of thousands of women have become pregnant from rape in states ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-24/post-roe-us-65-000-forced-pregnancies-in-states-with-abortion-bans
Mother who saw son sexually assault daughter, then 12, but did not report it, pleads guilty
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/mother-who-saw-son-sexually-assault-12-year-old-daughter-but-did-not-report-it-pleads-guilty
Quick Glance: Mother Admits Son's Sexual Assault on Daughter, 12
- A mother witnesses her son sexually abusing her then 12-year-old daughter but fails to report it to the police, only reminding him that the girl is his younger sister.
- Later, when the daughter gets pregnant, the mother, suspecting the baby is her son's, accompanies her to try to get an abortion in Malaysia.
- On January 16, the woman, 45, pleads guilty to three charges and is awaiting sentencing on February 22.
- The woman and other involved parties remain unnamed due to a gag order protecting the daughter's identity.
Top lawmakers won’t back near-total abortion ban or end to universal voting by mail
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/10/top-lawmakers-wont-back-near-total-abortion-ban-or-end-to-universal-voting-by-mail/
Uttar Pradesh: Additional superintendent of police booked for rape, forced abortion
scroll.in/latest/1061766/uttar-pradesh-additional-superintendent-of-police-booked-for-rape-forced-abortion
24 to watch in 2024: Woman who turned the tide of KY election has a lot more to say
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article283752578.html
Iowa Board of Medicine considers tweaks to abortion rules: The law outlawing most abortions in Iowa remains tied up in court
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-board-of-medicine-considers-tweaks-to-abortion-rules/
Rape and incest exceptions to KY’s abortion ban are legislative red herrings | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article284120663.html
Madhya Pradesh: HC allows termination of minor rape survivor’s eight-week pregnancy
financialexpress.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-hc-allows-termination-of-minor-rape-survivors-eight-week-pregnancy/3360983/
‘Hadley’s Law’ would add exceptions for rape, incest to KY’s abortion ban: Bill named after Hadley Duvall, sexual assault survivor who told her story in Andy ...
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article284004113.html
BBC report: Nigerian mass preacher allegedly raped believers: Temitope Balogun Joshua is said to have held captive and raped female followers for decades ...
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UP ASP booked for raping UPSC aspirant: Lucknow, Jan 7 (PTI) An additional superintendent of police has been booked here for the alleged repeated rape ...
deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/up-police-books-asp-for-raping-woman-victim-demands-officers-suspension-2838795
ASP Booked For Rape, Forced Abortion, Criminal Intimidation By Uttar Pradesh Police
india.com/uttar-pradesh/asp-booked-for-rape-forced-abortion-criminal-intimidation-by-uttar-pradesh-police-6638498/
Missouri’s 12-week abortion petition is no middle ground. Don’t sign away your rights | Opinion
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Alberta man took teenage daughter for abortion after impregnating her: Central Alberta man pleads guilty to incest over seven-year relationship he had with his ...
calgaryherald.com/news/crime/alberta-man-forced-his-daughter-to-have-sex-over-seven-years
Rape survivor consumes poison on court premises in Uttarakhand, hospitalised: Dehradun, Dec 13 (PTI) A rape survivor seeking permission for an abortion consumed ...
deccanherald.com/india/uttarakhand/rape-survivor-consumes-poison-on-court-premises-in-uttarakhand-hospitalised-2809090
Feminist website Jezebel to be relaunched: The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down. Paste Magazine ...
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Kentucky's near-total abortion ban takes center stage in gubernatorial election: Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear's latest campaign ad features a victim of rape and ...
npr.org/2023/09/22/1200954703/kentuckys-near-total-abortion-ban-takes-center-stage-in-gubernatorial-election
Iowa's top medical officials consider rules for 6-week abortion ban. Here's what they say:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2023/11/17/iowas-top-medical-officials-consider-new-rules-for-6-week-abortion-ban-reynolds-fetal-heartbeat/71594367007/
Proposed rules lack specific penalties doctors could incur for performing an abortion in Iowa
thegazette.com/state-government/proposed-rules-lack-specific-penalties-doctors-could-incur-for-performing-an-abortion-in-iowa/
Iowa abortion rules would traumatize victims, worsen doctors' care: Opinion: The state could require doctors to demand rape and incest details from pregnant ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/readers/2023/11/16/iowa-abortion-ban-rules-doctors-victims-terrible-positions/71608473007/
GOP leaders say they’re open to adding abortion exceptions & preview next session
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article281829343.html
Georgia State Supreme Court upholds six-week abortion ban: The Georgia State Supreme Court upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban in a ruling Tuesday morning.
cnn.com/2023/10/24/politics/georgia-supreme-court-six-week-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Texas Bans Assistance for Abortion Travel
- A Texas county has banned helping people traveling to get an abortion to restrict access.
- Lubbock County is the largest of four counties in Texas adopting this measure.
- Enforcement will be through lawsuits filed by private citizens against helpers.
- Highways through Lubbock County lead to New Mexico, where abortion is legal.
Democrats lean into abortion fight in deep-red Kentucky governor’s race: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection battle against Republican Attorney General ...
cnn.com/2023/10/26/politics/kentucky-governor-race-abortion-rights/
Quick Glance: Democrats emphasize abortion fight in Kentucky governor’s race
- Cameron would sign a bill into law that includes exceptions for rape and incest in Kentucky's abortion law, if elected and sent one by the GOP-led legislature.
- Beshear highlighted that Cameron personally opposes exceptions for victims of rape and incest, despite not explicitly stating it. He referenced a Kentucky Right to Life survey where Cameron expressed his opposition to those exceptions.
- Beshear said, 'When someone shows you who they are, believe them.'
- Cameron criticized Beshear for vetoing a bill in April 2022 that aimed to ban abortion after 15 weeks.
Man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for legal abortion
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Quick Glance: Man sentenced to prison for raping Ohio child who traveled for abortion
- Gershon Fuentes pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl and was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.
- The child traveled to Indiana to terminate the pregnancy after her home state restricted access to the procedure.
- It occurred after the US Supreme Court overturned abortion rights.
- Fuentes confessed in a police interview to sexually assaulting the child twice, according to court documents.
Rape Victims Struggle To Access Legal Abortion – Report: Report says multi-department mandates often hinder the right to legal abortion GAZETTE REPORTER Serious ...
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HC 'disapproves' non-compliance of directions on pregnancy termination of minor victims of sexual assault
deccanherald.com/india/delhi/hc-disapproves-non-compliance-of-directions-on-pregnancy-termination-of-minor-victims-of-sexual-assault-2756787
New poll shows most Kentuckians oppose abortion ban without rape, incest exceptions
kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article281381573.html
Peru allows abortion of 11-year-old rape victim after UN pressure: An 11-year-old rape victim was allowed an abortion in Peru over the weekend after being ...
reuters.com/world/americas/peru-allows-abortion-11-year-old-rape-victim-after-un-pressure-2023-08-16/
Quick Glance: Peru Allows Abortion of 11-Year-Old Rape Victim Following UN Pressure
- According to a police report, the girl was raped for years by her stepfather.
- An 11-year-old rape victim was finally granted an abortion in Peru over the weekend after initially being denied the procedure. This case highlights the lack of support for minors who suffer sexual abuse, according to rights groups.
- In the first half of this year, there were 14,500 recorded cases of sexual assault, with 70% involving minors under 17. Abortion is only legal in Peru when the mother's life is at risk, and even then, access is hindered by an 'ultraconservative' backlash, as stated by Chavez.
Surviving incest, abortions: Kakamega's struggle to protect girls: Teenage girls are impregnated by older men, some of whom are their relatives.
nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/surviving-incest-abortions-kakamega-s-struggle-to-protect-girls-4418232
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