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North Carolina abortion providers would be barred from performing the procedure if a woman s decision centered on the unborn child s race or a Down syndrome diagnosis, under legislation approved Thursday by the House.
The measure, which passed after nearly an hour of impassioned debate, marked the latest flashpoint for state Republicans trying to further restrict abortion. GOP lawmakers said the measure is designed to prevent discrimination. The legislature approved a ban on sex-selection abortions in 2013.
“I understand abortion is a very heated and partisan topic. This bill is very narrowly tailored,” Rep. John Bradford, a Mecklenburg County Republican and bill sponsor whose legislative interns have included those with Down syndrome.
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RALEIGH North Carolina abortion providers would be barred from performing the procedure if a woman s decision centered on the unborn child s race or a Down syndrome diagnosis, under legislation approved Thursday by the House.
The measure, which passed after nearly an hour of impassioned debate, marked the latest flashpoint for state Republicans trying to further restrict abortion. GOP lawmakers said the measure is designed to prevent discrimination. The legislature approved a ban on sex-selection abortions in 2013.
“I understand abortion is a very heated and partisan topic. This bill is very narrowly tailored,” Rep. John Bradford, a Mecklenburg County Republican and bill sponsor whose legislative interns have included those with Down syndrome.
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On International Womenâs Day, March 8, WVU Womenâs Resource Center held a period panel discussion to kick off the free menstrual cup drive available to students on campus.
The Zoom event was co-sponsored by the WRC and OrganiCup, and panelists included Ixya Vega of Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Holly McKinney from the LGBTQ+ Center and Chantelle Friend of WELLWVU.
âThese panelists were chosen because they are all very passionate about menstrual sustainability and menstrual health,  Jennifer Darmelio, moderator of the panel, said. They are familiar with menstrual cups and reusable products. Each of them have their own unique experience that we felt would benefit our conversation.â