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As the Roe v Wade decision reaches its 40th anniversary, Terri O'Neil, president of National Organization of Women, reflects on what it has meant and what still needs to be done.

US President Barack Obama signed into law a wide ranging defense bill, including about $633 billion in spending and beefed up sanctions on Iran late Wednesday night.

 

Following last week's Supreme Court decision to not issue an emergency injunction, Hooby Lobby will defy federal contraception coverage rules, incurring fines up to $1.3 million a day beginning January 1st.

A district court has ruled that Gov. Rick Perry's attack on women in Texas can continue by stating Planned Parenthood can legally be cut from the new state-funded health plan for women.

After 40 year's, Israel once against is on the Executive Board of UNICEF.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has quietly signed into law severe restrictions on abortion clinics.

Last week, the US Supreme Court denied a request from Hobby Lobby for an emergency injunction blocking ACA's contraception coverage requirements. Beginning January 1st, the company will incur daily fines if they refuse to comply with the requirements.

As elections near, many of Israel's political parties are focusing on internal matters over security.

by Gail Yamner

As we weep for the children and adults who lost their lives and for the families who are left to mourn, we do not need answers to why, we need to ensure it will end at that school on that Friday.  While our tears still flow, we have to resolve that we will advocate on behalf of anyone who has been struck down by bullets.

A new analysis by ThirdWay of internet sales in 10 states reveals how easy it is to purchase a gun without a background check, and how some buyers specifically seek out sellers who are exempt from runing a check.