“Blessing marijuana for mercy’s sake: Support for permitting medical use is growing among major religious denominations”
June 26, 2004, The Washington Post article about religious denominations support of marijuana for medical purposes.
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“Americans: Marijuana isn’t sinful but not sure it should be legal”
April 24, 2013, Religious News Service article about religious Americans’ views on the legalization of marijuana.
“Politics of religion: Catholic influence wanes as leaders break with members on gay marriage”
June 1, 2013, Associated Press article about the Catholic Church’s waning influence in American politics. The article is posted on The Washington Post website.
Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs
The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of religion, ethics, and public life.
“Arizona law on abortions struck down as restrictive”
May 21, 2013, The New York Times article about a federal appellate panel overturning an Arizona law that made an abortion 18 weeks after fertilization illegal.
“State Rep. Doug Cox: The GOP and abortion legislation”
May 29, 2013, NewsOK op-ed written by Oklahoma state representative and practicing physician Dr. Doug Cox stating his opposition to laws that restrict a woman’s right to contraception and an abortion.
“Cuomo to propose bill to match federal law allowing for abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy”
June 3, 2013, CBS New York article about New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to propose a bill that would allow for abortions after 24 weeks bringing it into line with federal law.
FindLaw – State Abortion Laws
FindLaw offers links to the abortion laws for every state.
“Roe v. Wade at 40: most oppose overturning abortion decision”
Jan. 16, 2013, analysis of The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey on American opinions about abortion and the Roe v. Wade decision. Article includes link to full survey report.