Tag: Abortion

Commentators have noted recently that scientific research is giving the anti-abortion movement a boost. In particular, there is now compelling evidence that unborn humans can indeed feel pain at 20 weeks. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Pro-lifers should stick with morality, not science

Daniel Payne · January 30, 2018 5:01 am

The Susan B. Anthony List, an anti-abortion group, is targeting vulnerable Senate Democrats with upcoming elections after they voted against a bill Monday that would ban abortion 20 weeks into a pregnancy. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Anti-abortion group launches ads against vulnerable Democrats

Kimberly Leonard · January 30, 2018 1:14 am

Proponents of the legislation, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, say that a fetus can feel pain at 20 weeks, but opponents argue with that assessment and say that women who have abortions late in a pregnancy tend to be faced with test results that reveal when a baby is born it with die or face lifelong disabilities. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate rejects bill banning abortion after 20 weeks

Kimberly Leonard · January 29, 2018 11:15 pm

With a mix of election-year pressure, parliamentary maneuvering, and Sen. Mitch McConnell's scheming, the pro-life Democrat might be resurrected for a time. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Mitch McConnell is about to resurrect the pro-life Democrat in time for 2018

Philip Wegmann · January 29, 2018 9:37 pm

Senate to Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban

Haley Byrd · January 29, 2018 8:15 pm

Joy Villa arrives at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Joy Villa again makes fashion headlines at the Grammys with anti-abortion fetus dress

Kyle Feldscher · January 28, 2018 9:43 pm

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., resigned after he encouraged his mistress to get an abortion, despite his own reputation as a pro-lifer. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Character still counts

Washington Examiner · January 28, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday at his first official State of the Union Address. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Next week: Trump’s agenda takes center stage

Susan Ferrechio · January 27, 2018 2:00 pm

Planned Parenthood confirmed on Friday that Cecile Richards would be stepping down from her post as president. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Beltway Confidential

By the numbers: Cecile Richards’ career at Planned Parenthood

Siraj Hashmi · January 26, 2018 5:24 pm

Cecile Richards said in a statement, "Planned Parenthood has been a trusted resource in this country for more than a century, and I will be leaving the organization well-positioned to serve and fight for our patients for a century more." ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Planned Parenthood confirms Cecile Richards stepping down

Robert King · January 26, 2018 3:32 pm

Endangered Species

John McCormack · January 26, 2018 9:22 am

Upcoming Supreme Court case reveals California’s slapshot at pro-life speech rights

Upcoming Supreme Court case reveals California’s slapshot at pro-life speech rights

Washington Examiner · January 26, 2018 5:01 am