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OPINION: An open door to science fiction in Mississippi
Baker argues that risks linger with efforts to regulate in vitro fertilization in Mississippi. Earlier this session, controversy erupted over House Bill 1688, sponsored by Representative Missy McGee (R- Hattiesburg) and pitched as a move to “protect IVF access.” The marketing ploy that HB 1688 was about “protecting IVF” was quite clever, but absolutely false. No one in Mississippi, or anywhere else for that matter, is seeking to block access to IVF.
Let education freedom ring
This July 4th, our country celebrates 247 years of freedom. The ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity that were enshrined in our nation’s founding documents have served as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations of Americans and people the world over. As we reflect on the concept of freedom and those we are afforded today, it is time for Mississippi to talk about education freedom.
Mississippians rising to help moms and children Post-Dobbs
One year ago, we were awaiting a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. After an unprecedented Supreme Court leak of a draft opinion in the case, all eyes were on Mississippi. On the morning of June 24th, the Court released the decision that would add Roe v. Wade to the ash heap of history and begin the new Dobbs era. In its wake, the abortion industry has promoted one false narrative after another, claiming women need abortion to succeed in life.
Help for mothers, families is here in Mississippi
My efforts as a pro-life advocate began when I was a teen at Madison Central High School in 2010. I was 15 years old, and it was still socially acceptable to openly discuss controversial ideas amongst friends. Active in community service groups, I found it a very natural progression to join in on supporting pregnant and parenting moms alongside pro-life groups. In college, I joined Mississippi State’s Students for Life and founded their Pregnant on Campus Initiative, supporting student parents.
Support passage of Human Life Equality Act in Mississippi: Column
OPINION Anja Baker and Marilyn Musgrave, Guest columnists Published 12:21 p.m. CT March 11, 2020 At a time when being different is more socially acceptable than ever, lethal discrimination against some of the most vulnerable members of our human family – babies in the womb – is sadly widespread.
Fuzzy campus rules could ban Valentine's cards
At least one college not far from Mississippi wants to make sure you think twice before sharing cards with a guy or girl you may have your eye on this Valentine’s Day. Growing up, you may remember Valentine’s Day as a fun holiday in elementary school. Maybe you would pass out Valentine’s card to classmates, saving the best or biggest card for the person we had a crush on. Maybe that card even had a special note in it that only a 10 or 11-year-old could think up.
Mississippians walk for life
Mississippi recently hosted its largest pro-life walk yet. Three-hundred and fifty eight registered walkers and 52 partner churches raised over $70,000 for The Center for Pregnancy Choices Metro Area at their first annual LifeWalk. This exceeded their goal by over $20,000. Due to generous local business partners underwriting the event, 100 percent of LifeWalk proceeds will go to serving the women of Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties facing unplanned pregnancies.
New Book Says White Parents Should Hurt Their Kids Because Racism
In a recent NBC Think article, author Noah Berlatsky reflected on Mississippi State University (MSU) Assistant Professor Margaret Hagerman’s new book “White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America.” Berlatsky opens with the conflicting pride he felt when his child lobbied his private secondary school to recognize Columbus Day as Native People’s Day because the school should not celebrate “white imperialism.” (His son’s effort was successful.) Ignore for a moment that...
Abortion rates hit record low
Today, abortions are occurring less often in America than they have at any time since the Supreme Court legalized abortion in all 50 states in 1973. Laws on legal abortion vary from state to state, with Mississippi setting the limit to abortion at 20 weeks gestation. The state’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks has come to a pause as it fights its battle in the courts.
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