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This piece discusses techniques, outcomes and various aspects of abortion. It is written from a uniquely unbiased viewpoint by a true expert: an abortion recipient, a loving mom, and a counselor for young women - all roles I fill via personal experience.

The Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on partial birth abortions today in a 5-4 vote. The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush received immediate challenges.

On Wednesday April 18 the Supreme Court backed the ban on partial birth abortion. Pro-life and anti-abortion activists celebrated the 5-4 decision that bans the controversial procedure while those for abortion protested in anger.

Currently there are no national laws in reference to abortion.

Abortion ought to be morally permissible because it saves the lives of many women, a fetus is not yet conscious and, therefore, not a person, and it can prevent a dreadful future for the unwanted child.

If you understand that a "partial-birth abortion" is the a "mostly" delivered premature infant, accomplished by the puncturing of the skull and the removal of the brain, then the answer to my question in the sub-headline has to be a resounding YES, doesn't it?

President Bush says the Supreme Court defends the "sanctity of life." Planned Parenthood says that now politicians, not doctors, get to make health decisions for women.

My opinion on the Supreme Courts decision to ban partial-birth abortion even at the risk to the Woman's health. Thoughts on Abortion and if this decision making us slowly head back to the 1950's.

New bill in South Carolina would impose a new law demanding a woman seeking an abortion view a sonogram. A new law passed in Mississippi and a bill being considered in Georgia also threaten women's rights.

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court overturned a Texas ruling that refused women the right to seek out abortions. This class action lawsuit affected the majority of the States in the Union by declaring their anti-abortion laws unconstitutional.

On my Radio show, Radio Envoy, we discuss some of the issues that impact our culture. There is no bigger story in my time than the continued debate about Roe versus Wade. Here's a story about the plaintiff.

Some reasons why people are eikther for or against abortion, and some facts about their points of view

The Supreme court ruling banning partial-birth abortions made on April 18, 2007.

The facts about the procedure of performing partial-birth abortions are covered up by many.

The United States Supreme Court rules in favor of banning partial birth abortions.

Some feel late term partial-birth abortions should never be allowed with no medical exceptions. The Supreme Court is now considering the viability and rights of the fetus. What do theologians say?

The importance of the coming presidential election is highlighted by the fact the new president may appoint up to four new Supreme Court Justices.

Almost to a man, the Republican Presidential Candidates are pro-life. Even still, there are differences in their approach to the abortion issue.

No matter how you feel about an abortion, the fact remains that death is imminent when an abortion is performed.

As a Wiccan, I have a very different view on abortion than many people. Mine is based on my translation of the Wiccan Rede.

There are several types of abortion. Miscarriages or still births are refered to as spontaneous abortions. But it is much more common for people to have induced abortions. These are a direct result of a medical procedure intended to terminate a pregnancy.

Whether or not you believe abortion is a sin, it is important to know where the candidates stand before you vote.

Abortion, and whether you believe it is a choice or a killing, is perhaps one of the most divisive social issues in U.S., if not world, history...why I am opposed to the practice of abortion.

Abortion practices are not a modern phenomenon. This essay ttraces abortion procedures back even before the Mioddle Ages

As Christians, we should be the first to understand the limitations of law. Reversing Roe v. Wade is a good thing but it's like trying to kill an oak tree one leaf at a time. If you really want to stop abortion, get an axe!

By detailing the struggle of the slaves and women to achieve citizenship, and protection under the Constitution, it can be seen that even the watershed case of Roe v Wade could be overturned.

However, society's point of view about the illegality and immorality of abortion is changing, slowly but surely.

My recent interest in genealogy has left me pondering some big issues. As I research further and further back, the names of each ancestor begin to run together and all look the same. We have no way of knowing each and every one of their stories.

a look at how American society today sees the pros and cons of abortion

Statistics and changes in the battle between pro-life advocates and pro-choice advocates within the past fifteen years.

some compelling reasons why many, inclding the medical profession and sociologist believe abortion is wrong

This paper dicusses federaliism and abortion. Whether or not women should have the right to an abortion, or whether the child should be born and considered to have the right to live.

This particular paper regarding current US government policy on abortion and foreign aid was written for an interdisciplinary studies course on biology.

Have you really thought through your feelings toward abortion? Do you have questions about the pro-life movement? Read this article.

I'm not going to hell, but maybe you should? Joking, sorry. In all seriousness though, this essay is a reply to anti-abortion arguments from a Pro-Choice perspective. Read on to find out why I think the only moral wrong in this debate is the moral Right.

Texas lawmaker wants to pay women $500 to not have an abortion.

An analysis of the ethical and scientific issues surrounding abortion. Examines popular theories such as future of value and personal autonomy, in an effort to determine the moral importance of choice, and subsequently, of the Roe vs. Wade decision.

Within this article you will find a detailed account of the partial-birth abortion or the D & X procedure. There are also several resource links.

The Supreme Court will hear two hours of arguments as it considers the constitutionality of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003

The Supreme Court's decision regarding the controversial Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act signed into law by Bush in 2003.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in D.C. vs. Heller is only the beginning of the gun control debate. We will be debating its effects for years, just as we still are with abortion 35 years after Roe.

A look at the impact, and legacy of Supreme Court Juistice Ruith Bader Ginsburg focussing oin her efforts for equal rights, especially for women

On June 25, 2008 the supreme court rejected the death penalty for child rape. Where is the protection for the weak and innocent?

A review of Supreme Court History and an analysis of whether the Court is sufficiently insulated or not. The author claims that the Supreme Court can not be saved from politics and should embrace the opportunity for change in a government of gridlock.

The abortion issue will always be a hot topic, but now with new leadership in Congress, which way will this abominable practice of destroying VIABLE partially born babies go?

A recent Boston Globe report said Boston area hospitals are using lethal injections to fetuses after 20 weeks gestation so that an "accidential" live birth doesn't occur, forcing a newly banned "partial-birth abortion." The piece is a commentary on that.

A Boston woman is suing two Doctors as well as Planned Parenthood for the costs of raising a child, almost three years after a failed abortion.

Obama is intelligent, educated, articulate, and friendly with a strong personality. Unfortunately, I doubt his compassion and morality.

How and why have Rudy Giuliani's positions on abortion changed over time, and what could it mean to his presidential candidacy?

Is an unborn baby a human? Is abortion murder?

Lets the Reader decide between pro-life and pro-choice

There are several types of abortion procedures, each performed at a different time during pregnancy. Most are surgical and carry risks to the mother (and to the child if they fail).

Nowadays abortion is a hugely controversial issue. The Pope, and other religious leaders in the world are for it, as they believe that it is a sin since it apparently says so in the Bible. What is the Bible anyways?

Tom Tancredo is an unapologetic pro-life candidate. His stance is well-voiced, though not always well received.

Federal Supreme Court justices' decisions are based on the justices "background characteristics" and the desire to form a consensus, which is called "strategic voting."

Jennifer Raper didn't have to be 'burdened' with the costs associated with raising her daughter. One viable and compassionate option was adoption; there are thousands of families that would have been all too happy to raise her daughter, costs and all.

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a method of restricting the abortion procedure in limited cases. The path is now open to restrict more abortions.

Abortion is a highly controversial issue in the United States today. This is a pro-life view on abortion.

A look at Rudy Giuliani Abortion Platform: Qoutes he has made about abortion.

How long can Rudy Giuliani's free pass on his abortion views continue from the hardcore religious right? Probably not long after it becomes public knowledge he doesn't just support abortion in theory, but also economically.

The birth of a baby is considered to be one of life's most beautiful and miraculous experiences...

In some states and under certain scenarios, a minor can obtain an abortion without permission from her parents.

An analysis on the Court's view on the changing roles of women and the family in the modern era.

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Abortion is one of the most heated debates that a person can encounter. However, before weighing in on the issue, it is absolutely crucial to understand the legal history of abortion, and what is has meant to the United States.

Some think that Alberto Gonzales is a likely candidate to succeed Sandra Day O'Connor on the US Supreme Court. But is he the kind of person who should be entrusted with lifelong responsibility for interpreting our laws and defining justice?

famouos historic cases and judges on the Supreme Court and the process that they go through to get there

My views on Abortion and Capital Punishment and how they are viewed.

The history of abortion goes back to the earliest people and to ancient China, Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Ealy Christians were usually oppsed.but strict laws were not passed until the 19th Century.

This article outlines Rudy Guliani's past and present stances on abortion. It includes quotes and statements that Guliani has made on abortion and action he has taken related to abortion.

The philosophy of Ayn Rand does not coincide with her specifically professed stance on abortion, and G. Stolyarov II attempts to grant valuable secular, rational, Objectivist ammunition to anti-abortionists via this essay.

Most Americans feel that Roe vs. Wade is vulnerable.

It is essential to understand the importance of gender influenced jurisprudence on Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Ginsburg, and how they have helped modernize patriarchal abortion laws for the greater good of women overall.

Elective abortion is a symptom of a serious problem that affects women all over the world - unintended, unwanted pregnancy. Too many women have struggled with unwanted pregnancies, and it's time that we found a solution.

Convenience abortion is a major issue that has brought about divisiveness in our land, and this has to do with the war between right and wrong, and good vs. evil. Feminists and liberals usually believe freedom of speech only applies to them.

Why I Believe a Christian can vote for a Pro-Choice Candidate

I believe a fetus becomes a person when it becomes capable of human thought I strongly believe in holding personal choice related laws to a minimum. I'd rather it be that a fetus somehow magically becomes a human being at the moment the cord is cut.

Reporting on how Mike Huckabee will support the abortion issue.

Everyone focuses on the legality of abortion. The reality is that the forces that cause women to seek abortions must be identified and eliminated if abortion is to ever be stopped.

The personal attacks on Liz Brown after her pro-choice article were immature and ridiculous. If abortion opponents want to stop the practice, they need to address other issues, not calling people names for having a different opinion.

Developments in Kansas represent historic atttempt to hold Planned Parenthood and the Abortion Industry accountable.

It will never be a black and white issue. Abortion can be and should be discouraged and life in the flesh should always be held sacred as the abode of the spirit in this world. But the state should not be allowed to legislate for morality when there are gray areas.

Pro-Choice? Pro-Life? Is Abortion anyone else's choice besides a woman? Roe vs Wade 1973 was decided nearly 34 years ago but you wouldn't notice today.

A look at the general views on women's ordination and abortion in the different sects of Judaism

Ten answers to ten pro-choice arguments posed on the subject of abortion.

The leading Republican presidential contenders defended their credentials on Tuesday night during a discussion on abortion, gun control, and tax cuts.

Abortion is the removal or expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus, resulting in or caused by its death. This can occur due to miscarriage, or be artificially induced through chemical, surgical or other means. Should it be allowed?

Mr. Stolyarov analyzes the warped mindsets and misplaced priorities of those who would personally choose to have an abortion, commit assisted suicide, or gratuitously damage their bodies.

HB 5882 will make it illegal for anyone to try to get a woman to have an abortion by "an act, attempted act, or threat to act by a person that is conditioned upon the pregnant female disregarding or refusing the person's demand that she seek an abortion".

In Paula Neal Mooney's article "We Had Abortions Too…and Now We Are Pro-life," Paula Mooney proposes pro-life and pro-choice activists can find middle ground to agree upon abortion issues. Unfortunately...

In the famous court case known as Gonzales v. Carhart, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 was protected by the decision of the United States Supreme Court on December 18, 2007.

A college students thoughts about the abortion controversy

A supported opinion on abortion, offers encouragement and objective advice.

The dichotomy of social morality and decay regarding abortion.

Reviews statistics and controversial nature of abortion, while attempting to make an ethical argument via utilitarian ethical principles.

Rudy Giuliani leads the pack of both Republicans and Democrats in the latest Gallup Poll with a 61% Favorable rating. What does this say about the importance conservatives place on the war against radical Islam?

A look at Democratic candidates: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Mike Gravel and Republican candidates: John McCain, Mike Huckabee, and Ron Paul.

This is to let people know the truth about abortion.

Why not reminisce with me over the following ten topics? No matter where you stand on each of these, you'll probably agree that most people don't agree on the following...