Aborto

A Texas man is accused of secretly giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion-inducing medication without her knowledge, resulting in the death of the unborn child. Authorities in Montgomery County announced the charges during a press conference this week.

14 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday issued an emergency order permitting the mail distribution of the abortion drug mifepristone to continue nationwide. The unsigned ruling temporarily blocked a federal appeals court decision that had struck down a Biden-era policy allowing online prescriptions and shipments.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on Friday to halt or dismiss a lawsuit by Missouri and other Republican-led states challenging the FDA's policy allowing mifepristone to be shipped through the mail. The filing argues that proceeding with the case would interfere with an ongoing FDA safety review of the drug initiated by the Trump administration. Pro-life advocates have criticized the move, urging stricter regulations on medication abortion.

08 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis has made her fiction debut with 'Judge Stone,' a legal thriller co-written with bestselling author James Patterson. The novel, set for release on March 9, 2026, centers on a Black female judge in rural Alabama facing a controversial case involving rape and abortion. Davis drew from her personal experiences to shape the characters, emphasizing the need to address sensitive topics openly.

The University of Notre Dame has named Susan Ostermann, a professor with outspoken views supporting abortion rights, as the new director of the Keough School of Global Affairs’ Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Ostermann has been at the university for nearly nine years and has written articles framing restrictions on abortion as violence and rooted in racism. The appointment has drawn criticism from pro-life advocates who question its alignment with the school's Catholic identity.

29 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Marjorie Taylor Greene has positioned herself as a champion for women's rights, criticizing the Republican Party's treatment of women and pushing for the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. However, her support for restrictive abortion laws raises questions about the sincerity of her advocacy. Recent actions highlight tensions between her personal stance and party policies.