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Another Antiabortion Healthcare Ad Before House Vote

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 6, 2009

Antiabortion groups allege the House healthcare bill includes federally funded abortions. more >>

House Democrats' Abortion Battle on Healthcare Down to the Wire

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 5, 2009

Indiana Rep. Brad Ellsworth is trying to make healthcare reform acceptable to antiabortion Democrats. more >>

House Dems' Emerging Abortion Deal Blasted by Abortion Rights Supporters and Foes

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 4, 2009

A "compromise" plan on abortion in healthcare by Rep. Brad Ellsworth is attacked by both sides. more >>

Anti-Abortion Democrats Should Mind Their Own Business on Healthcare Reform

By Laura Chapin - Laura Chapin - November 4, 2009

We all have our tax dollars going to things we don't like. Why is abortion any different? more >>

Family Research Council Anti-Healthcare Reform Ad Avoids Abortion

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 22, 2009

The spot is funded by the Family Research Council but avoids the abortion issue. more >>

Social Conservatives, Democrats Find Common Ground on Immigration

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - October 21, 2009

President Obama pledged to provide a "common ground" approach to abortion. more >>

Report: Global Abortion Rate Drops as Contraception Rate Rises

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 14, 2009

A Guttmacher Institute report finds that increased access to contraception is a major reason. more >>

Abortion Down, Contraception Up: Recipe for Health Reform?

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 14, 2009

A new report shows that abortions have dropped worldwide because of increased use of contraception. more >>

The Country's Emerging Shift on Abortion

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - October 9, 2009

New polling shows a growing antiabortion sentiment. more >>

Catholic Bishops: Healthcare Bills Still Unacceptable on Abortion

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 8, 2009

The Catholic bishops say they'll oppose healthcare bills unless abortion provisions are changed more >>

Bart Stupak, Leader of Antiabortion Democrats: 'Not Very Confident' on Healthcare

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 2, 2009

The leader of the House's antiabortion Democrats remains skeptical of healthcare reform. more >>

Pew Poll Shows Support for Legal Abortion Has Dropped

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - October 2, 2009

A new survey shows that abortion rights supporters no longer have an edge over abortion foes. more >>

Democrats Score an Abortion Rights Victory in Healthcare Bill

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 30, 2009

Next it’s time to take out the odious Hyde Amendment. more >>

Antiabortion Democrats Make Headway in Healthcare Debate

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 29, 2009

Rep. Bart Stupak gets President Obama's ear on concerns about abortion and healthcare reform. more >>

Antiabortion Activists Mourn Loss of Ultrasound Pioneer

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 25, 2009

John Wild is remembered much differently in conservative Christian circles than in mainstream media. more >>

Reader Responses to Kathleen Sebelius's Pro-Abortion Rights Catholicism

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 21, 2009

Readers weigh in on the HHS secretary's explanation of the difference between her faith and politics. more >>

Health Buzz: Sugary Drink Tax and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - September 17, 2009

Abortion and the healthcare debate; the pros and cons of online personal health records. more >>

What Will the Catholic Bishops Say About the Baucus Plan and Abortion?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 17, 2009

What will the Catholic Church say about the Senate healthcare bill's abortion provisions? more >>

What Will the Baucus Healthcare Plan Mean for Abortion?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 16, 2009

A fight over what the new Senate healthcare plan means for abortion coverage is already underway. more >>

Senate Bill Could Increase Abortion Coverage

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 16, 2009

Federal funds won't be used for abortions, but more women could get coverage—sure to ignite debate. more >>

Does the Religious Left Deserve More Ink in Healthcare Fight?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 15, 2009

Left-wing religious activists ask why their faith-based support for abortion rights isn't being heard. more >>

Abortion Debate Could Make or Break Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - September 14, 2009

Catholics hold a lot of power in the healthcare debate. more >>

Did Sebelius Back More Steps for Banning Abortion Funding in Healthcare?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 14, 2009

Did the HHS secretary pledge more steps to prevent government-funded abortion? more >>

Obama Isn’t Budging on Abortion in Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 10, 2009

The president says no federal funds will pay for abortion in a new healthcare system. more >>

Religious Progressives Raise Concerns About Abortion in Healthcare Reform

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 9, 2009

Prominent religious progressives are voicing objections to abortion coverage in the "public option." more >>