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Catholic Hospital Takes Surprise Stance In Twin Fetus Death Lawsuit

It was a startling assertion that seemed an about-face from church doctrine: A Catholic hospital arguing in a Colorado court that twin fetuses that died in its care were not, under state law, human beings.

2013/02/04

A memorial at a hit-and-run site (credit: CBS)

Hit & Run Drivers Who Kill Unborn Babies Could Face Homicide Charges

Hit-and-run drivers who cost a woman her pregnancy could be charged in the unborn baby’s death under a bill at the state Capitol.

2013/01/11

Mitt Romney campaigns with Richard Mourdock (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Opinion: Why Don’t Republicans Understand Rape?

Once again, a Republican politician has said something extreme about rape. Extreme and extremely stupid.

2012/10/24

Personhood Backers Fail To Make Colorado Ballot

Backers of a proposal to ban abortion in Colorado have failed in their first attempt to get the measure on statewide ballots in November.

2012/08/29

U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) (Photo credit: akin.org)

Opinion: Akin’s Position On Rape And Abortion Is The GOP Platform

The basic fact is that Romney, Ryan and Republican’s are uncomfortable with a few of the words Congressman Akin used. They are not, however, uncomfortable with the policy position he was expressing. The record shows that they march in lockstep with Congressman Akin.

2012/08/21

Paul Ryan (Photo credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Paul Ryan And The War on Women

If you like the GOP war on women, you are going to love Paul Ryan. After all, Ryan’s record on women’s health could easily be mistaken for one of W. Mitt Romney’s primary opponents, Rick Santorum.

2012/08/15

Coalitions Plan To Discuss Ballot Initiatives

Two coalitions are planning to discuss their efforts to qualify initiatives for the November ballot.

2012/08/06

Abortion Foes To Try ‘Personhood’ Measures Again

An anti-abortion group that sponsored an unsuccessful constitutional amendment in Mississippi said Monday it will try again next year in Colorado, Montana and Oregon.

2011/11/21

Hit & Run Sparks ‘Personhood’ Debate

A pregnant woman run down in a hit-and-run accident in the Stapleton area last week is improving after the baby she was carrying died. Laurie Gorham is now listed in fair condition at Denver Health Medical Center.

2010/12/13