Getting Beyond “Abortion Neutrality”
If Hyde is unfair and discriminatory, why is extending it “neutral”?
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Election of New Lesbian Bishop Reveals Tensions in Anglican World
Conservative Episcopalians have denounced the election of only the second openly gay bishop, and the Archbishop of Canterbury has urged bishops to not seat her. But others, like one of the first women priests, aren’t worried about the well loved bishop-elect who remains focused on her duties.
Read MoreEx-Gay Leader Defends Program Used to Support Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
Richard Cohen, leader of a program that advocates the “changing” of homosexuals to straight, disavows anti-gay legislation in Uganda, but doesn’t see the connection between it and his own missionary efforts in that country.
Read MoreRick Warren Urges Ugandan Pastors to Speak Out Against Proposed Anti-Gay Law
Following lead of others, Warren finally issues a statement.
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From Right-Wing to Pro-Choice: The Shifting Goalposts of “Abortion Neutrality”
The principle of the Hyde Amendment, which restricted federal funds from paying for abortion, is now seen as an acceptable, “abortion-neutral” position for the pro-choice party. How did the most significant anti-abortion legislation in history become a moderate compromise?
Read MoreConservative and Liberal Voices Combine to Condemn Anti-Gay Ugandan Law
American Christians speak out as others remains silent.
Read MoreWill A Methodist Hold Up Health Care for the Catholic Bishops?
Ben Nelson says he won’t vote to end debate on a Senate health care bill without his Stupak anti-abortion amendment.
Read MoreCommon Ground on Gays? Like Hell
Christian conservatives won’t hear of it.
Read MoreAnti-Gay Ugandan Bill Set to Pass. Warren Silent.
LGBT people in Uganda will soon face death and even jail for simply existing.
Read MoreStopping Stupak: No More Playing Nice?
At Capitol Hill rally, pro-choice Democrats talk women’s rights, not common ground.
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