The “Woman’s Right to Know Act” (HB 854) likely faces a lawsuit from Planned Parenthood and other liberal organizations. The bill requires that women consult with a doctor, be given information on the different alternatives to abortion, receive an ultrasound, and be given a 24-hour waiting period before they are allowed to have an abortion. Opposition [...]
House Overrides Women’s Right to Know Act
The North Carolina House just overrode Gov. Perdue’s veto of the Women’s Right to Know Act (HB 854) with a vote of 72 – 47, the exact amount needed to meet the three-fifths override threshold. Rep. James Crawford (D – Granville) changed his vote to meet the one vote needed for the veto override. According to [...]
N&O Demeaning to Women?
Today the N&O published this op-ed regarding Gov. Perdue’s veto of HB 854 the “Womens’ Right to Know Act.” Included is a line so laughable in its hypocrosy that it demands lampooning. In discussing a woman’s decision to have or not have an abortion, they write: This legislation takes a condescending attitude toward women, as [...]
Planned Parenthood Ousted From Political Spectrum
An article that highlights the painful implications for the state budget’s Planned Parenthood cuts was published in Yes! Weekly this morning. It stated that the legislature’s decision to remove $434,000 from Planned Parenthood funding by eliminating both its state and federal funds would be harmful for North Carolina, Guilford and Forsyth counties in particular. The [...]
“Women’s Right to Know” Bill Passes House
House Bill 854 otherwise known as the “Woman’s Right to Know” Bill was passed in the House with a vote of 71-48, one vote short of a veto-proof majority. The bill requires that doctors provide women seeking an abortion with a 24-hour waiting period before making a decision, literature about alternative options, and an ultrasound [...]
