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A “Rally for Life” took place in Dublin city center today to ask the Government to address what it describes as “spiraling” abortion rates and the need to retain the three-day wait before an abortion can take place. Around 3,000 people attended the Rally for Life event, which began at the Garden of Remembrance at 1 pm. It then traveled down O’Connell Street before speeches took place on the quays. […] “We now know that the abortion numbers jumped 22% last year,” Rally for Life spokesperson Megan Ní Scealláin said. “There were 8,156 abortions in 2022 — up from an...

Gov. Chris Christie made brief remarks today before hundreds who weathered bitter temperatures to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, which set the foundation for legalized abortion, 38 years ago. Speaking for five minutes without a coat, Christie told the attendees that "every life is precious and a gift from God." Christie discussed no changes in policy or altering the judicial system to try to undo standing laws that allow abortions. One of Christie’s few policy moves was to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which funds abortion services. "What I encourage all of you...

The annual event to march in Washington DC as a pro-choice or pro-life participant is happening today. With streets around the National Mall closed, parking restrictions, as well as fourteen bus lines being rerouted and the slowing of commuter trains from Maryland, traffic Disruption in Washington DC is a big concern today. The National Organization for Women, Choice USA and NARAL Pro-Choice America are gathering at noon at the Supreme Court, 1st Street NE between Maryland Ave and East Capitol in Washington DC as well. The Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade decided in 1973 to make abortion legal in...

Abortion foes tap governor Web Posted: 01/15/2005 12:00 AM CST Peggy Fikac Chief, Express-News Austin bureau AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry, who may face a re-election challenge from within his party next year, plans to headline a Capitol rally next weekend on an issue of importance to GOP primary voters — abortion. "Join pro-life Texas Gov. Rick Perry!" says a Web posting by the Texas Alliance for Life touting next Saturday's Texas Rally for Life. "We've been putting it (the rally) on for about 15 years. This is the first time a governor has appeared. We're just ecstatic about that,"...