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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Brain-dead woman taken off life support after delivering baby, family says

"I'm her mother...I shouldn't be burying my daughter." - April Newkirk expressing the emotional impact of losing her daughter who was brain-dead while pregnant.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More protections have been added to assisted dying bill, says Kim Leadbeater

Kim Leadbeater emphasized that proposed changes to the assisted dying bill would enhance its effectiveness, including stronger protections for applicants and the right for doctors to opt out.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Texas Senate votes 31-0 to clarify exceptions to abortion ban

"We don't want to have any reason for hesitation," said Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), the measure's primary sponsor who wrote the Texas 'heartbeat' bill banning abortions after six weeks.
US news
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Whether States May Prevent People Covered by Medicaid from Choosing Planned Parenthood as Their Healthcare Provider - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Supreme Court is considering if Medicaid recipients have the legal right to choose their healthcare providers.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Supreme Court hears case that could see more Planned Parenthood clinics closed

The Supreme Court is divided on states' ability to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid programs despite patients' rights to choose their providers.
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