Bioethics

Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, limits on gender transition for minors - BPNews

South Carolina passes ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill that limits access to 6 weeks - Fox

“The measure reduces the ban on nearly all abortions in the state from the current limit of 20 weeks down to 12 weeks. The measure also includes exceptions in cases of rape, incest, fetal anomalies and when a mother’s life is in danger.” - BPNews

“Historically, it has been argued that viability is a factor in determining the moral status of abortion. Ectogenesis makes it so that all fetuses are viable.” - DBTS Blog

“A majority of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (73%) say medication abortion should be legal in their state, while fewer than half as many Republicans and GOP leaners (35%) say the same.” - Pew

“A Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas has ordered a hold…. an Obama-picked judge in Washington state issued a competing ruling, ordering that access to the drug be preserved in 17 states.” - BBC

“The American Principles Project, a socially conservative organization, celebrated the bill’s passage, noting that it makes Kentucky the 13th state to pass such measures.” - C.Post

“As of March 17, 2021, the rules governing Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law were loosened even further….one need not be terminally ill to request MAID.” - World

Related: The “Face of Assisted Death in Canada” - Breakpoint

“As we enter into the conversation of medically assisted suicide, establishing the foundation of a biblical view on death and suffering is key.” - Kainos

“How would you respond to that argument? Here are three arguments to consider” - Naselli

“With the latest rulings, abortions are banned in 13 states and limited to six weeks in Georgia, according to abortion tracking sites such as the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).” - C.Leaders