Peter Singer on Euthanasia and Mental Illness
Here is blog post by Alex Schadenberg on a recent article by Peter Singer on euthanasia and mental illness. Here is the concluding passage from Schadenberg’s post– “Euthanasia promoters, such as Singer ignore the reality that there is no proof that certain psychiatric conditions are untreatable and secondly, they ignore the fact that a symptom […]
“Moral Repugnance, Abortion, and COVID Vaccines: A Dialogue”
Here is a link to an interesting dialogue recently published in First Things. Richard Stith and Melissa Moschella discuss moral issues relating to the COVID vaccines.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Kentucky AG Can Defend Pro-Life Law
Here is a link to a LifeNews story on the Court’s decision to grant review in Cameron v. EMW Women’s Surgical Center. This case involves a Kentucky statute banning dismemberment abortions. The State of Kentucky initially defended the constitutionality of the law but abandoned its defense after a federal court of appeals invalidated the law. […]
“Abortion is Unconstitutional”
That is the title of this recent essay by John Finnis in the April 2021 issue of First Things. Here is his concluding paragraph in support of constitutional personhood and the unconstitutionality of laws permitting abortion: “A break in the nearly half-century silence on the Court about all these matters would enhance respect for law, […]
Divided Seventh Circuit Affirms Ruling Enjoining Indiana’s Parental Notice Law
Here is a link to a divided opinion of the Seventh Circuit affirming a lower court ruling enjoining an Indiana law requiring parental notice before a minor may obtain an abortion. In contrast to the views of several federal circuits, the majority did not follow Chief Justice Robert’s concurrence in the June Medical case. Judge […]
“Anti-abortion bills abound; their fate in court is unknown”
Here is story from the Associated Press about the many pro-life laws that have recently been passed by state legislatures. The article also discusses how the courts might respond to suits challenging the constitutionality of these laws.
“Arkansas Bans Most Abortions in Bid to Challenge Roe v. Wade”
Here is link to a story in the National Catholic Register describing developments in Arkansas. According to the article: “Governor Asa Hutchinson on March 9 signed Senate Bill 6, also known as the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act, which bans abortions except when medically necessary to save the life of the mother. “
Jeff Koloze on Debbie Garratt’s New Book
Here is a comment from Jeff Koloze about Debbie Garratt’s new book (the book is entitled “Alarmist Gatekeeping: Abortion“): “Abortion activists would appreciate this feminist perspective on the topic, which focuses on deceptive communication strategies, efforts to censor diversity of thought, and ways to empower women considering the abortion choice.”
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Title X Cases
The US Supreme Court today agreed to hear three cases involving a Department of Health and Human Services rule that prohibits recipients of Title X funds from making elective abortion referrals in Title X clinics and also requires them to maintain physical separation between those clinics and any abortion-related activities. The lower courts have issued […]
6th Circuit Refuses to Grant Stay of Ruling Enjoining Tennessee Abortion Law
Here is link to today’s Sixth Circuit 2-1 decision refusing to grant a stay of a federal district court ruling enjoining provisions of Tennessee law relating to abortion. The Tennessee law imposes waiting periods before a woman can obtain an abortion. Such laws have been regularly upheld by the courts. As the dissent by Judge […]