Sentences with phrase «abortion rights position»

Stenberg represented a significant hardening of the abortion rights position of Justice O'Connor.

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The association with the Religious Right has cost Grey some support among liberals, who believe that by working with the right, Grey legitimates their position on other issues, such as abortion and gay riRight has cost Grey some support among liberals, who believe that by working with the right, Grey legitimates their position on other issues, such as abortion and gay riright, Grey legitimates their position on other issues, such as abortion and gay rights.

Roe, in turn, begat Casey v. Planned Parenthood, which positioned the «right to abortion» as a Fourteenth Amendment liberty right.

If abortion and related life issues are in fact the great civil - rights issues of our time» in that they test whether the state may arbitrarily deny the protection of the law to certain members of the human community» then Griswold eventually led to a situation in which the Democratic and Republican positions on civil rights flipped, with members of today's Democratic party playing the role that its Southern intransigents played during the glory days of the American civil - rights movement.

Because it has everything to do with those who support abortion from the position of a «woman's right to choose» and not from a scientific point.

Those Christians who take the Bible literally, in a selective way, to justify their theological positions on homosexuality, abortion, Israel, Marriage, and the exclusive right to call God a «Christian».

Mr. Atwood leaves no doubt, however, that it is the position of this Administration that the ability to procure an abortion is a fundamental human right.

Steinfels notes that the Protestants studied are in «a church that ordains married men and women; does not condemn contraception, abortion, or remarriage after divorce; is inclusive in its criteria for membership; prides itself on affirming American values; and emphasizes democratic decision making and the laity's right to participate in congregational spending, selecting pastors, and determining official church positions.

As I flew back from Dublin to Edinburgh I read the Sunday edition of the Irish Independent the headline of which was «POLL: Act Now on Abortion say voters» with the story continuing: «The most seismic shift [in the Irish public's attitude to abortion] is that a clear majority (56 %) now favour a new referendum to repeal the current position, which gives equal right to life to the mother and foetusAbortion say voters» with the story continuing: «The most seismic shift [in the Irish public's attitude to abortion] is that a clear majority (56 %) now favour a new referendum to repeal the current position, which gives equal right to life to the mother and foetusabortion] is that a clear majority (56 %) now favour a new referendum to repeal the current position, which gives equal right to life to the mother and foetus.»

In the past I've been critical of «one - issue» voters who routinely base their vote solely on a candidate's position on abortion, but I've recently toned down my criticism as I continue to speak with earnest and compassionate friends who have every right to base their decision on what touches their hearts the most.

HHS positioned the shift as part of its «major actions to protect conscience rights and life,» including a new proposed rule to better enforce 25 federal protections for health care providers who decline to perform abortions and other services, as well as yesterday's announcement of a new division dedicated to fielding such complaints.

«Just as Catholics for a Free Choice and other such groups suggest to the general public that not all Catholics agree with positions adopted by their bishops on birth control, abortion and in - vitro fertilization, so will the Religious Right serve to suggest that not all Catholics accept the positions of church leaders in social justice matters,» writes Richard J. Dowling, executive director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.

Most Americans probably support the implicit moral position of mainstream Protestantism and perhaps of America's religious traditions in general: permit as few legal abortions as possible without damaging women's rights and without making it necessary for women to perform abortions on themselves or seek clandestine and possibly dangerous abortions.

Those advocating a pro-choice position on abortion will likely see Robertson's notion of procreative liberty as an extension of the rights outlined in Roe v. Wade.

To most Catholics it is less acceptable to censure those who defend the right to dissent than it is to censure those who appear to reject the official position on abortion.

We believe that Catholics who, in good conscience, take positions on the difficult questions of legal abortion and other controversial issues that differ from the official hierarchical positions, act within their rights and responsibilities as Catholics and citizens.

Pro-choice agencies that support a woman's right to choice and access to all options - while it is not essential for the potential birth - or adoptive parents to subscribe to a particular value around abortion, it is absolutely essential that the agencies working with pregnant women and their loved ones not be in a position of coercion based on disapproval of abortion.

NARAL Pro-Choice NY's first TV ad of this election cycle targets GOP gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino for his staunch opposition to abortion rights, even in the case of rape or incest — an unusually far - right position for even the most conservative candidates in this Democrat - dominated state.

Poust and I also discussed Paladino's recent anti-gay comments and his claim that his position his in line with that of the Catholic Church, as well as the role the issue of abortion rights is playing in this year's campaigns.

Klein, meanwhile, has goaded Felder into taking a position on hot - button issues friendly to the Democratic base, such as abortion rights.

The Democrats immediately swung into action after Wendy Long's big win Tuesday night, sending out a flurry of press releases deeming her positions on hot - button social issues like same - sex marriage, abortion rights and guns too extreme for Democrat - dominated New York.

We believe that positions on social issues e.g. abortion, gay rights, etc. are best determined not by a political party but by individuals.

When he ran for governor, Paladino came under fire for his far right positions on a host of issues — especially same - sex marriage and abortion rights.

Strough, a Democrat, accused Seeber of evading taking a position on the ten core Women's Equality Party positions regarding equal pay, abortion rights, and non-discrimination.

Mario Cuomo, the state's 52nd governor, supported abortion rights, while Andrew Cuomo, the state's 56th governor, persuaded the Legislature to legalize same - sex marriage; both positions are at odds with church teachings.

But proponents of the centers say they are upfront about their position on abortion and that the bill would infringe on their First Amendment rights.

Mr. Cuomo's aides have long said that they plan to attack Rob Astorino, the Westchester County executive and Republican candidate for governor, over his opposition to abortion rights, which they say is out of step with the position of the vast majority of New Yorkers.

Dede Scozzafava, an assemblywoman who now works for Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was the endorsed Republican candidate, but was rejected by many national Republican groups for her positions in favor of the Employee Free Choice Act, a union - favored measure known as «card check,» and for abortion rights.

What he hasn't given up are his conservative positions — particularly when it comes to abortion rights, which is shaping up to be a big sticking point in this race.

A group of advocates, including NARAL's Kelli Conlin; NYC Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn; NYS Assemblywoman Debra Glick; Jennifer Brown, head of the Reproductive Rights Unit under AG Eliot Spitzer; and Deborah Bachrach, Chief assistant AG under AG Robert Abrams are gathering this morning at City Hall in Lower Manhattan to officially denounce Donovan's position on abortion rRights Unit under AG Eliot Spitzer; and Deborah Bachrach, Chief assistant AG under AG Robert Abrams are gathering this morning at City Hall in Lower Manhattan to officially denounce Donovan's position on abortion rightsrights.

Giuliani is a beloved figure in the Republican Party, but a bruising primary campaign in which he is forced to either defend or change his previous positions in support of gay marriage and abortion rights could quickly erase that goodwill, at least among party activists in key primary states.

The chairman also said he disagrees with Corwin position that abortion would be legal during the first trimester, but nevertheless doesn't consider her «pro-abortion» because she's «right on all the other issues» — from parental notification to the recent defunding of Planned Parenthood.

The consensus that emerged was that the former congressman is a blank slate, and Gillibrand supporters needed to move quickly to highlight parts of Mr. Ford's record that might prove troublesome for him, like his position on abortion rights.

Since theological dialogue influences the Church's position at any given time, and since this position can be changed, the moral argument about abortion rages today with greater intensity than ever between those who would change the Church's attitude toward abortion, and those who believe the current attitude is the right one.

FactCheck.org has signed off on NARAL's most recent ad on Roberts» abortion position, finding that the ad gets it «mostly right.»

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