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Amid IVF blowback, FL shelves bill allowing wrongful death suits for the unborn

A Florida bill that would allow people to file wrongful death lawsuits over the death of a fetus has been shelved due to political fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected children. Republican Sen. Erin Goulart on Monday said she would not move forward with the bill after opponents, […]

Bill allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccines passes WV House

A proposal to allow religious exemptions to childhood vaccines passed the West Virginia House of Delegates in a 57-41 vote. The exemption is part of a bill that would allow private schools to implement vaccination requirements at their own discretion. Dr. Stephen Eschenor said of the bill, “This goes beyond the legitimate reasons for wanting […]

Rutgers slammed for allowing ‘antisemitic’ talks to continue — including one from a prof who appeared on panel with a Hamas official

Rutgers University has been accused of “anti-Semitic” lectures, with critics claiming it spreads “vitriolic hatred”, including a professor who once attended a panel discussion with senior Hamas officials. Also includes lectures. Noura Erakat, an attorney and associate professor of international relations, gave a virtual lecture on Tuesday, “Justice for Some: Law and Palestine,” hosted by […]

MD House passes bill allowing illegal immigrants access to state health exchange

The Maryland House of Representatives on Friday approved a measure that would allow Americans to buy health insurance through the state’s health insurance exchanges, regardless of immigration status, with federal waiver approval. The House voted 101-34 in favor of the bill, which now goes to the Senate, where a similar bill is being considered. The […]

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill allowing concealed carry without permit

Republican state senators in Louisiana introduced a bill Thursday that would allow adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The Senate approved that bill and another that would provide some level of civil liability immunity for people who shoot someone using a concealed firearm in self-defense. Associated Press reported. The bills […]