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Results from Florida's 2024 election, outlining how Amendment 4, the right to abortion lost with 57.2% votes, leave many wondering if that is fair.

Despite Majority Support, Amendment 4 on Abortion Fails

Barbara Teixeira Da Silva, Staff Writer Nov 28, 2024

The principle of majority rule is a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring that changes made will reflect the majority voice of the population. In allowing a majority to decide, the collective voice of the...

Enacting a six week abortion ban, Florida's abortion laws take a turn for the worse.

Florida’s Abortion Laws Face a Drastic Change

Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2023

Almost exactly a year after Florida's 15-week abortion ban ruling, the Senate has passed a bill that further strips women of their right to choose. As of April 3, this new bill drastically reduces the...

The Florida House recently passed a bill restricting abortion to 15 weeks, consequently creating controversy over bodily autonomy and women's rights.

Abortion is a Human Right, Even if the Florida House Does Not Agree

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFlow Editor Apr 11, 2022

Women's rights have come a long way, yet society still chooses to not grant people the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Recently, the Florida House passed a bill stating abortion is not...

The Texan Government has enacted a ban on bodily autonomy that feels like we are going backwards in time.

Texas’s Abortion Ban: Six Weeks is Not Enough

Angelina Morffi, Staff Writer Sep 21, 2021

There are countless reasons someone may want an abortion, and none of those reasons should need to be validated or supported by government institutions. Some are not ready for the responsibility of owning...

Partisan dispute stalls COVID-19 relief bill

Partisan dispute stalls COVID-19 relief bill

Alma Martinez, Staff Writer May 1, 2020

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, a virus that directly impacts the human airways and respiratory system, the House of Representatives plans to vote on a bill that would address many consequences...

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DeSantis support for parental consent causes stir

Melanie Nuñez, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2020

 Abortion has become an increasingly controversial topic in politics.  One issue that has circulated through Florida is the bill SB 404 that would require minors to have parental consent before an abortion...

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights: Alabama Erred

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights: Alabama Erred

Alabama’s Human Life Protection Act (House Bill 314) was signed into law by governor Kay Ivey on May 15, effectively banning abortions in the state with exceptions only in the case of “serious risk”...

Women gather to protest Jane Doe being denied her right to abort.

Jane Doe: Her Body, Her Choice

Jesse Zambrano, Staff Writer Oct 31, 2017

Since the 2016 presidential election, there has been much upheaval regarding immigration, both legal and illegal. The POTUS surrounded most of his campaign  around solutions to one of the "greatest"...

Indian students of Saint Joseph Degree college participate during an anti-rape protest in Hyderabad on September 13, 2013.

India Denies Abortion to Rape Victim

Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer Sep 6, 2017

Controversy about rape laws rose to the attention of many when a 10-year old girl from India was sexually abused and forced to have the baby. The victim's rapist is known to be her maternal uncle, who...

The Pope announced that all priests are now allowed to forgive abortions.

Forgive and Repent: The Pope Forgives Abortions

Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer Dec 4, 2016

The Vatican has long been known to have a rather unforgiving stance when it comes to abortion. Since the very beginning of its existence, the Catholic Church has considered abortion to be a "moral evil,"...

There are frequent protests over the topic of abortion which forces some protesters to get creative with their signs.

Pro-Life or Pro-Choice

Olivia Pelaez, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2016

The topic of abortion has gained increasing awareness over the past few years. It is very important that women have the right to choose what is happening to their bodies; including the right to choose...

This week: Myanmar elections, Obama and Netanyahu meet, Mizzou protests lead to changes and Supreme Court to hear abortion case.

Recap: November 9 – 15

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Nov 15, 2015

International Affairs Myanmar election: Suu Kyi's NLD wins landslide victory "Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy [NLD] has won a landslide election victory, officials say. With...

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