Graphic images of aborted fetuses have become central to the anti-abortion message. Saturday's Times explored where these images come from, and what they say about not only the anti-abortion movement, but about activism in general.
Graphic images of aborted fetuses have become central to the anti-abortion message. Saturday's Times explored where these images come from, and what they say about not only the anti-abortion movement, but about activism in general.
• The Dominican Republic has joined a small group of countries that Constitutionally prohibit abortion, with no exceptions for health-related cases. The ban was issued with support of President Leonel Fernandez and the Catholic Church. •
Two Michigan Congressmen have proposed a resolution honoring murdered antiabortion activist James Pouillon. The resolution says Pouillon "is mourned by his family, friends, community, and fellow defenders of the First Amendment and the unborn." [MLive.com, Dave Camp]
James M. Pouillon, the son of slain anti-abortion protester James Pouillon, has written that his father "didn't care about abortion" and only conducted his protests out of a deep hatred of women.
New information on the murder of antiabortion activist James Pouillon suggests that both killer and victim may have had personal motivation.
Anti-choice leader Randall Terry is holding a press conference today to discuss "the response of the child-killing movement" to the shooting of anti-abortion activist
An anti-abortion activist was fatally shot this morning outside of Michigan's Owosso High School. Police say a suspect is in custody.