Posts Tagged Abortion
General Assembly Continues to Erupt Over Tabled Abortion Bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2019
A viral video of a House subcommittee meeting has turned the General Assembly upside down and made it the focus of conservative media. Michael Pope has more on the latest round of accusations.
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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