A previous post covered the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Ohio's "Down syndrome Abortion Ban" law that I expect will lead to Supreme Court review. In this post, I cover the four concurring opinions, several of which offer novel theories beyond abortion precedence for evaluating these laws. Continue Reading
April 27, 2021
Sixth Circuit Creates Split on Down Syndrome Abortion Laws; Invites Supreme Court Review
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has created a split amongst the Circuit Court of Appeals, inviting the Supreme Court to decide on whether state laws criminalizing Down syndrome selective abortions are constitutional. This is a significant ruling that could challenge the way physicians counsel expectant mothers and the availability of reproductive choice. Continue Reading
January 4, 2021
Ch. 3, Part 3: The Wrongfulness of Wrongful Birth Claims for Down Syndrome
In this next section of Chapter 3's exploration of how abortion is inextricably intertwined with prenatal genetic testing, I cover my profession's contribution to the pressure obstetric practitioners feel compels them to offer prenatal genetic testing and counsel regarding abortion: the threat of a wrongful birth lawsuit. Continue Reading
December 10, 2020
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Allows Tennessee to Enforce Down Syndrome Abortion Ban
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed an injunction, thereby allowing the State of Tennessee to enforce its "Down syndrome abortion ban". Will it? And, what will this lead to? Continue Reading
December 7, 2020
Ch. 3, Part 2: Abortion–the medical reason for prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Continuing the chapter of the book devoted to the most chosen option following a prenatal diagnosis, this section makes the case that, for all those stated reasons, THE reason for prenatal testing for Down syndrome is: abortion. Continue Reading
November 30, 2020
Ch. 3, Part 1: Abortion & Fast Times in High School
This image will make sense if you read the post Chapter Three of the serially-posted book I'm working on examines the choice most women make after receiving a prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome: abortion. It begins with my own experience in high school. Continue Reading
November 19, 2020
The Atlantic Article & the Choice that led to the Disappearance of Down Syndrome
The Atlantic published an article on November 18, 2020 entitled "The Last Children of Down Syndrome", that has already flown around social media to rave reviews. Here's some of the new information shared and what it missed was the choice that led to the disappearance of Down syndrome. Continue Reading
September 29, 2020
On Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Down syndrome, & Abortion
Judge Barret and her family President Trump nominated 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court on September 26, 2020. Judge Barrett's youngest son happens to have Down syndrome. She has also spoken and written about her Catholic faith. These and other factors have many wondering what the future holds for Roe v. Wade. Continue Reading
September 10, 2020
Planned Parenthood’s Superficial Cancelling of Margaret Sanger
Bust of Margaret Sanger at the National Portrait Gallery In the summer of 2020, Planned Parenthood announced it would remove the name of Margaret Sanger, the organization's founder, from its Manhattan Health Clinic for her statements in support of eugenics. But Planned Parenthood continues to advocate for eugenic practices. Continue Reading
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