Religion and abortion

Janet Ni Shuilleabhain was 18 when she traveled to England for an abortion

How tweeting a story of a secret abortion shocked Ireland

Lifestyle & Belief

A new person in Ireland takes over the @Ireland Twitter account each week. And thousands started reading @Ireland when Janet Ni Shuilleabhain tweeted the story of her secret abortion.

Pope to skip Mexico City on Latin America trip

Lifestyle & Belief

Pro-Life movement changes tactics

Global Politics

G.O.P Reopens Fight on Abortion Limits to Court Conservative Base

Arkansas Passes Country’s Most Restrictive Ban on Abortion

Dutch ‘Abortion Ship’ Barred from Morocco Port

Conflict & Justice

A yacht that had docked in the port of Smir, in northern Morocco, was escorted out of the port by authorities.

Pope to Skip Mexico City on Latin America Trip

Global Politics

Pope Benedict XVI leaves Friday for his first trip to Latin America. His initial stop is Mexico. But Mexico City is not on the Pope’s itinerary. Many speculate that’s because Mexico City recently passed laws that legalize gay marriage and abortion.

Growing Number of States Restricting Abortion

Conflict & Justice

According to the Guttmacher Institute, by the end of March, seven states will have have enacted 15 new laws that restrict abortion. Are we seeing a state-by-state permanent change to abortion rights?

Religious Call

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The World

HBO documentary underscores the battle over abortion

Arts, Culture & Media

A new HBO documentary attempts to offer an inside look at the battle over abortion being waged in our country. Filmmakers Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing co-directed the documentary. They share some stories and discuss the significance of the debate.