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Thousands of protesters gathered for the annual March for Life rally in Washington, DC.

A Latina explains why she backs the March for Life

January 27, 2017Conflict

Some from Latin America say Washington has historically imposed “a sort of imperialism” in its funding for global groups that offer family planning advice, including access to abortion.

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Who is the doctor who paved the way to prison for Purvi Patel?

April 3, 2015Medicine

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