New measures to control religious freedom in Azerbaijan
June 27, 2011
Christians in Azerbaijan fear that new amendments to the restrictive Religion Law will increase state restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in the country. Full Story...New Law Could Make Kansas the First Abortion-Free State; Inspections Begin
June 27, 2011
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has notified the remaining three abortion clinics in the state that they will be told by July 1, 2011, whether they will be granted licenses under a new law that would allow them to continue abortion services. Full Story...
Parental Notification Dominates Testimony at Hearing on Teen Health
June 27, 2011
Yesterday, the Legislature's Program Review and Investigations Committee heard significant testimony on parental notification for minors seeking abortions at its public hearing on teen health. Full Story...
Minnesota for Marriage Coalition Reacts to Gay Marriage Vote in New York State
June 27, 2011
The Minnesota for Marriage Coalition, a broad-based group of community and faith leaders and organizations supporting next year's vote to preserve the definition of marriage as only one man and one woman in Minnesota's constitution Full Story...
Russian Duma Welcomes Moscow Demographic Summit, June 29-30
June 27, 2011
The Russian Duma has officially welcomed delegates to the "Moscow Demographic Summit: The Family and the Future of Humankind," which opens on June 29 at the Russian State Social University. Full Story...
China's Official Three-Self Church System Joins in Persecution Against Shouwang House Church
June 20, 2011
In a development that shows the Chinese government's determination to use all means available to bring one of Beijing's largest house churches into compliance, representatives of the government's Three-Self church system have taken part in the police interrogation Full Story...
Forced Abortion in China -- Activist's Wife Cries for Help
June 20, 2011
In a letter released by China Aid yesterday, the wife of blind activist Chen Guangcheng tells the story of their torture under house arrest. Full Story...
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses Trial Court Decision That Upheld Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995
June 20, 2011
Today, the Illinois Appellate Court reversed and remanded the decision of the Cook County Circuit Court upholding the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. Full Story...
Presidential Contender Rick Santorum Talks Human Personhood
June 20, 2011
Republican presidential candidate, Rick Santorum, was a guest on NBC's Meet the Press last week where he fielded questions on a range of topics including abortion. Santorum has taken some heat in recent months over comments he made comparing the denial of preborn children's status Full Story...
Heartbeat International Introduces Marathons for Moms Fundraiser
June 20, 2011
Heartbeat International introduces an exciting fundraiser opportunity for people who love to run as much as they love when moms choose life for their babies. Marathons for Moms (M4M) brings a life-saving purpose to half marathon running. Full Story...
Pakistani police reluctant to prosecute attack on church
June 13, 2011
Armed Muslims disrupted the worship service at Numseoul Presbyterian Church in Lakhoki Kahna village, on May 29, cursing the congregation, smashing a glass altar and desecrating Bibles and a cross. Full Story...
The Celebrated Hyde Amendment Responsible for Keeping Abortion Legal in Louisiana
June 13, 2011
A bill revising the state of Louisiana's definition of criminal feticide to include abortion was taken up by the State House on Wednesday and essentially defeated by the Hyde Amendment. Full Story...
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