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2012 Ultrasound Bill Still A Factor In Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. Virginia State Sen. Jill Vogel, right, gestures during a debate with Democrat Justin Fairfax at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
On the campaign trail, issues surrounding women’s health are becoming one of the hottest points of debate between statewide candidates. Michael Pope has details.
Proposed Legislation Would Make January 22nd a “Day of Tears” in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2017
Anne Fitzgerald (right) of the Day of Tears nonprofit says she would like to see other state take action similar to the one Virginia is considering. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates are about to consider an effort to create a Day of Tears in Virginia. As Michael Pope tells us from the Capitol, the idea is to mourn the loss of unborn children to abortion.
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From NPR News- Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As 'Loving Couple,' Sesame Workshop Disagrees September 18, 2018Mark Saltzman revived a longtime debate saying, yes, the beloved puppet pair were gay. Their producers and creators were quick to deny the claim.
- Hearing With Kavanaugh And Accuser Alleging Sexual Assault In Turmoil September 18, 2018The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s — even without her testimony.
- How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Florence September 18, 2018In the aftermath of the catastrophic storm, officials are encouraging people to volunteer and donate. Here's a guide on how to do that.
- Facebook Allowed Employers To Exclude Women From Job Ads, ACLU Says September 18, 2018The complaint, filed Tuesday, says 10 businesses prevented women from receiving employment opportunities on the website. It also accused Facebook of excluding women in its own company.
- Supreme Court Orders Disclosure For Dark Money, As New Report Unveils Some Donors September 18, 2018Groups such as the NRA and Chamber of Commerce must disclose who paid for campaign ads they run this fall. A new report says such groups pumped about $600 million into elections between 2010 and 2016.
- Former Writer Saw Bert And Ernie As 'Loving Couple,' Sesame Workshop Disagrees September 18, 2018
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- Brexit: EU 'ready to improve' Irish border proposal September 18, 2018Michel Barnier says he wants to "de-dramatise" the issue and respect the UK's territorial integrity.
- Chemnitz unrest: German top spy Maassen forced out September 18, 2018Germany's domestic intelligence chief is moved to another post amid a row over far-right violence.
- Mylee Billingham: Father 'murdered daughter after threat to kill mother' September 18, 2018Mylee Billingham was stabbed at her father's home after he threatened to kill her mother, a court hears.
- Storm Ali approach brings amber weather warning September 18, 2018The Met Office warns of winds of up to 80 mph, which could endanger life.
- Facebook job ads 'discriminated by gender' September 18, 2018Women in three US states were allegedly not shown job ads for certain "male-dominated professions".
- Brexit: EU 'ready to improve' Irish border proposal September 18, 2018
