Modern SCOTUS undermines US democracy
In our "model democracy," the Supreme Court's powers resemble totalitarianism.
Tag Archive for: roe v. wade
Hyde Amendment attacks the rights of poor women
As its 40th anniversary nears, consider what Hyde says about our nation’s values.
Letter to the editor
To protect the rights of the unborn, vote pro-life. I am writing this letter in response to Thursday’s letter to the editor praising the Roe v. Wade decision and encouraging USC students to “talk sex.” I know my views are not going to be received well, but someone needs to speak out in defense of […]
Letter to the editor
In honor of Roe v. Wade’s 39th anniversary, Trojans need to talk sex. The misogynist fraternity email last semester was a difficult episode in our school’s recent history, but it did spur something refreshing: students speaking of their own experiences to other students. Women stood in front of Tommy Trojan and shared their sexual health […]
“Personhood” measure fails in Mississippi
Voters in Mississippi struck down the controversial “personhood” ballot initiative Nov. 8, which would have effectively banned abortion in all cases including incest and rape, among other forms of birth control. Initiative 26 would have amended the state constitution to define “personhood” at the moment an egg is fertilized, making it illegal to harm or […]