That didn't take long: ACLU and Planned Parenthood file lawsuit against Alabama abortion ban

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“It is one of the most restrictive abortion bans as it criminalizes ‘any person to intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion’ at any stage of pregnancy with only exceptions for averting death or ‘serious health risks.’ The governor signed it, despite admitting that it may be ‘unenforceable’ and that she wishes for the act to be challenged by a Supreme Court decision.” -

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Jews Feel 'Less Secure' in America, Most Blame Trump for Rise of Anti-Semitism

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“A new survey from Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg reveals that 73 percent of American Jews feel ‘less secure’ in the United States than they were two years ago. The poll, which was released Wednesday, comes after two deadly synagogue shootings in Poway, California and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.” - CBN

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From the Archives – Standard of Living?

One of the most telling characteristics of our culture is how we collectively determine an individual’s standard of living. The concept of a “standard of living” is something like a high-jump bar by which we gauge the quality of our daily lives. Some people cannot clear the bar and we say they experience a “low standard of living.” Others clear the bar with considerable room to spare and we declare that they enjoy a comparatively “high standard of living.” Those who fall between these two sub-sets keep jumping, but never seem quite sure if they clear the bar or not.

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Texas House approves religious freedom bill

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“The Texas House on Monday approved SB 1978, ‘relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations.’” - Jurist

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Is Allowing Abortion Exceptions the ‘Best Way to Be Pro-Life’?

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“…more than half of pro-lifers (57 percent) think abortion is allowable if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, and also two-thirds (71 percent) think abortion should be legal if a woman’s life would be endangered. Are they right?” - TGC

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To see the real war on women, look abroad

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“Expanding the inherent right to life for females (and males) within the womb does not constitute a ‘war on women.’ That’s actually the opposite of oppression. … If these women would like to see actual examples of a war on women, they should look outside the United States.” - Kimberly Ross

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