The use of fetus-derived cells to develop COVID-19 vaccines is not a debate worth having at this pivotal moment.
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Posted inNation & World
South Carolina’s stringent abortion ban suspended by judge a day after becoming law
The new law states that ‘no person shall perform, induce, or attempt to perform or induce an abortion’ where the ‘fetal heartbeat has been detected.’
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: 48 years after Roe, we’ll keep working for reproductive freedom
Planned Parenthood will strive to defeat attempts in the Maine Legislature to take away care or shame abortion patients.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Supreme Court hints it favors state abortion limits
But Maine lawmakers should not enter into futile debates on this emotional issue.
Posted inUncategorized
Supreme Court justices say women can get abortion pill by mail, for now
Two conservative justices dissented, and would have immediately granted a Trump administration request to reinstate the requirement – relaxed during the pandemic – that women must visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain a pill.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion ‘gag rule’ for clinics
The American Medical Association’s move will raise the profile of a rule that prohibits clinics from referring pregnant women for abortions and imposes other restrictions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Collins stumbles over another promise made – and broken
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh once assured Maine’s senior senator he’d respect legal precedent – until he didn’t.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation
But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.