Massachusetts Dead-Letter Anti-Abortion Laws Repealed

Massachusetts Dead-Letter Anti-Abortion Laws Repealed

By Katie Lannan
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE

Signing into law a repeal of old anti-abortion statutes Friday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said he was doing so "partly to make a statement but also to make clear that here in Massachusetts we will not compromise on a woman's right to her own decisions."

Connecticut Selectman’s Selective Outrage Covers Her With Shame
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Connecticut Selectman’s Selective Outrage Covers Her With Shame

NBP Editorial Board

The decision by a selectman in Haddam, Connecticut to take a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance last week is almost as laughable as it is offensive.

Melissa Schlag, 43, a Democrat, is claiming her 15 seconds of fame by disrespecting our country. (If you want to see it in all its glory, check out this video clip. The kneeling goes from 0:40 to 0:56.)

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