Since the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade in 1973 abortion has been considered a “reproductive right,” essential to “women’s reproductive health” and “reproductive freedom.” It is taught as such in comprehensive sex education in schools. It holds that … Continue reading
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Roe v. Wade Overruled Part I — What happened?
For almost 50 years, following the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Roe v. Wade, a woman’s right to abort an unborn child — right up until birth — has been taken for granted. Comprehensive sex education … Continue reading →
In the News — US Supreme Court Abolishes Constitutional Right to Abortion
On June 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States of America struck down Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), two previous decisions that declared that a woman’s right to abortion is implicit in the … Continue reading →
In the News — UK to exclude trans people from “conversion therapy” ban
The UK government has declared its intention to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay or bisexual people in England and Wales – but not for transgender people. “Nikki da Costa, a former director of legislative affairs at No 10, … Continue reading →
“Conversion therapy” 1: What is it exactly and why is it being banned?
Six countries and a number of states in the United States have legally banned so-called “conversion therapy.” Why? Canadian legislators have called it a “harmful” practice, “widely discredited,” and Prime Minister Trudeau was reported to have called it “despicable and … Continue reading →
In the News — Reconsidering Transgender treatments for youth
Hitting the brakes on transgender treatments for youth: International medical groups call for caution on hormonal and surgical interventions “The 202-year-old National Academy of Medicine in France on February 28 called for medical practitioners to exercise ‘the greatest caution’ in … Continue reading →