Court Says Texas Can Ban Certain Emergency Abortions

Texas hospitals cannot be required to perform emergency abortions to stabilize the life of a patient, a federal appeals court ruled, despite federal guidance to the contrary.  The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, along with the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists and Christian…

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Michael Twitty: The Stories Food Can Tell

Not long ago, I stopped referring to one of my most cherished Koshersoul recipes of black-eyed pea dip as “hummus.” In Arab cultures, hummus is seen not just as a legume or chickpea dip—but as a sacred offering from one of the world’s most ancient regions, the Fertile Crescent. In the shadow of the darkness…

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Are GMOs Safe? The Benefits of Science-Enhanced Foods

Thirty years after tomatoes became the first genetically modified produce sold in the U.S., lots of people remain skeptical of science-ified foods. In a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, just 27% of Americans said they felt genetically modified foods are safe to eat, while 38% said they’re unsafe and 33% weren’t sure. That’s not only…

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