In this morning's Nashville, TN newspaper:
Tennessee abortion protections are scheduled to come up for debate in the legislature today, in a critical vote that could determine whether the issue goes before voters in 2014.
What's meant to go before voters if/when it clears the state legislature is an amendment to the state Constitution to say that ;Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion. Supporters plan to implement waiting periods, legislated scripts for doctors, and other restrictions if the amendment is passed.
Naturally pro-choice folks -including me are concerned about: a) amending the Constitution to suggest fewer rights for women; b) putting it up to a popul...
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