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Personhood
Rally Part of National Effort
People around the nation are watching Mississippi to see how its politicians and voting public treat reproductive issues, protesters said at the Capitol Saturday.
Reeves Gives Democrat Immigration, Abortion Bills
The fate of some of the most contentious bills this year rests with Sen. Hob Bryan, a Democrat from Amory.
Personhood Mississippi: We Are Listening to Voters
Personhood Mississippi founder Les Riley sent out a statement this morning praising Personhood legislation in the Oklahoma Senate and promising further efforts in Mississippi that will address voters' concerns about …
Personhood Resolution in House
As the window for introducing bills in the Mississippi Legislature closes, the personhood debate has once again surfaced.
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Rally Protests Contraceptive Rule
American and Christian flags stood on equal footing in front of the U.S. Courthouse in Jackson Friday as about 60 people gathered to protest a rule that requires health-insurance plans …
Personhood Redux
Just three months after voters turned down a Personhood Initiative, at least one legislator is trying to get it back on the ballot.
Personhood Resolutions Die in Committee
Four anti-abortion personhood resolutions introduced into the Legislature have died in committee.
Live from Yes on 26
Personhood is the race to watch tonight, with supporters at a "watch and pray" event hosted by Yes on 26 saying it's too close to call.
Anti-Abortion Groups Protest Contraceptive Rule
About 60 people in Jackson took part in a rally Friday to protest a rule that requires health insurance for most employees to cover contraceptives.
Arkansas AG Tells Personhood to ‘Redesign' Proposed Ballot Initiative
Earlier this week, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel sent sponsors of a proposed personhood ballot amendment back to the drawing board.
Groups Make Final Pleas for Votes
A little more than a week before Election Day, various political and advocacy groups are lobbying voters in hopes of swaying their votes on three ballot initiatives.
Not for Lack of Inititative
While some voters worry about abortion, voter ID and eminent domain, others are passionate about gambling, federal meddling in health care and--that hallowed Mississippi tradition--football.
Dr. Carl Reddix Talks About Political Realities
Dr. Carl Reddix wasn't looking for national media attention when he agreed to serve on the Mississippi Board of Health, but if it has people talking about public-health policy in …
Legislators Working Late
Lawmakers worked late into the night yesterday to pass several controversial bills. The end of this week is the deadline for members of the Legislature to vote bills out of …
Yancey Looks Toward Treasurer's Office
Lee Yancey, District 20 state senator, is running for state treasurer. He will be in a runoff election Aug. 23 against Lynn Fitch for the Republican nomination. As treasurer, Yancey …
Personhood Heads to the Capitol
Just over a week into the legislative session, we're already seeing some movement on "personhood" bills, to define when human life and legal protections begin, similar to Initiative 26, which …
S.C. Republicans Want ‘Purity Pledge' from Candidates
In what sounds like a piece of political satire worthy of Steve Holland, a group of Republicans in South Carolina wants to make GOP candidates sign a "purity pledge" to …
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