As Ireland waits for a landmark ruling by the European court of human rights, controversy over abortion and women’s health in Ireland has become a hotspot for international scrutiny. According to the Human Rights Watch, Irish legislation, in which women who obtain an abortion are sentenced to life in prison, is putting women’s lives at [...]
Three women are taking on Ireland’s rules on abortion. Ireland has one of the more strict bans on abortion in Europe. Most European nations allow abortion upon request, while others limit it to physical or mental health reasons for the procedure. The only country with a worse policy than Ireland at this date is Malta [...]
Holy Supreme Court nomination hearings, Batgirl! It’s hard to believe that Sotomayor’s confirmation proceedings begin today, but they’re finally here. We’ll be live blogging throughout the whole process, so the links are a bit light today. Enjoy! Irish Women Challenge Abortion Ban – Feminist Daily News House of Reps Eliminates Funding for Abstinence-Only Education – [...]
