personhood
Finding Popular Vote Too Risky, Kansans For Life Introduces “Backdoor Personhood” Legislation
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
February 6, 2012 - 10:35am (Print)
So-called "Personhood" is sexy. It’s flashy. It gets attention. That is why "Personhood" is something that Kansans for Life is avoiding.
Covering Romney? Some Tips for Journalists Tracking Mitt's Changing Position on "Personhood"
by Jason Salzman, BigMedia.Org
January 27, 2012 - 9:24am (Print)
Reporters are having a real hard time sorting out Mitt Romney's position on personhood. Here's a quick and easy way for journos to think about the issue, and Romney's evolving stance on it.
How Will Egg-as-Person Legislation Fare in Kansas?
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
January 19, 2012 - 6:53am (Print)
How will a so-called personhood amendment fare in Kansas? We're going to find out. Kansans for Life is already publicly skeptical, saying they are "afraid of pushing the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court."
Kansas Group Files Egg-As-Person Legislation; Democrat Vince Wetta Signs as Co-Sponsor
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
January 13, 2012 - 5:44pm (Print)
Today, Personhood Kansas announced via press release that it has pre-filed a Personhood bill in the Kansas legislature. We can expect to see that bill officially filed next week.
Nevada Tries New Anti-Abortion Measure After Original Language Fails
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 11, 2012 - 10:39am (Print)
At least they still managed to work "prenatal person" in.
Personhood Arkansas Blames Proposal Defeat on "Pro-Abortion" AG
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
January 9, 2012 - 11:20am (Print)
If your amendment language gets turned down, it must be a super secret "pro-abort" plot.
Kansas in 2012? A Prediction of More Legal Battles, Higher Tax Bills, and Declining Access to Services
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
January 3, 2012 - 12:28am (Print)
Until a change of course is demanded in the state of Kansas, our elected oppressors will no doubt continue to spend their time, energy, resources and taxpayer money in the never-ending pursuit of being the first state to eliminate abortion and even some forms of contraception through the eradication of access, while saddling the taxpayers with an ideological debt.
Arkansas Submits "Egg As Person" Amendment To Attorney General
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
December 20, 2011 - 3:34pm (Print)
Personhood Arkansas has taken the first step in trying to get a constitutional amendment to define a fertilized egg as a person onto the 2012 ballot.
Alabama Files "Personhood" Bill, Florida Kills Their Petition
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
December 7, 2011 - 2:51pm (Print)
More states make headway on pushing fertilized eggs as people bills.
Will Colorado Politicians Who Supported "Personhood" in 2010 Be Back at It Again?
by Jason Salzman, BigMedia.Org
November 30, 2011 - 6:59pm (Print)
In Colorado, some of the highest-ranking GOP politicians in the state are personhood backers, even though the measure was shot down badly both here in 2008 and again in 2010. Will the same politicians who backed the personhood amendment last year jump on board again, now that personhood backers have announced plans to place the measure on the 2012 election ballot in Colorado?
