Topic: Roe v. Wade

Elena Kagan follows Supreme Court nominee rulebook: be bland

One hurdle for a Supreme Court nominee is to get through the first week without creating a controversy. So far, Elena Kagan has negotiated the halls of Congress deftly – and quietly.

Kagan's road from solicitor general to Supreme Court: not too rocky?

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be questioned vigorously during Senate confirmation hearings. But she was confirmed last year as solicitor general – and won seven Republican votes.

Obama, Biden interview Diane Wood for Supreme Court

President Obama and Vice President Biden separately interviewed Diane Wood, a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School, on Tuesday for an opening on the Supreme Court. Judge Wood is the fourth candidate known to have had face-to-face talks with the president.

The Monitor's View: Abortion and the health care bills: Let's welcome the debate

The issue of federal funding for abortions -- indeed abortion itself -- can't be ignored. This divisive issue needs legislative solutions, not more court decisions.

Is Sarah Palin right? Did feminist groups overthrow the Tebow ad attack?

Sarah Palin defended the Tim Tebow ad against abortion. Feminist groups objected to it, but attacking an ad that tells the story of a woman’s decision not to have an abortion could backfire.

Abortion in spotlight with Roe v. Wade anniversary, Kansas trial

The trial of a man charged with killing an abortion doctor in Kansas opened Friday on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights. A precedent could be set if the defendant is allowed to argue he believed deadly force was needed to save the lives of unborn children.

Opinion: Stupak, Hatch, and health care: Government shouldn't answer the abortion question

Both sides of the debate should want government out of the issue – but that means fulfilling a duty to women and children.

US House of Representatives votes to approve healthcare reform

The House voted 220 to 215 in favor of healthcare reform. But Saturday night’s vote also signals tough negotiations ahead in the next phases of the legislation.

Opinion: Can Obama force you to buy health insurance?

Nothing in the Constitution allows the individual mandate he proposes.

Abortion wars intensify over healthcare reform

Debate is raging over whether Congress is expanding abortion access at taxpayer expense. It threatens to consume health reform efforts this fall.

Opinion: Sotomayor would have to make value judgments

'Follow the law!' does not answer questions on gay marriage, abortion, and life imprisonment for juveniles.

Opinion: Five questions for Sotomayor

GOP senators should probe her views on key Supreme Court decisions.

Supreme Court choice could reignite culture wars

Judge Sotomayor's confirmation hearings could provide the spark on hot-button issues such as gay marriage and abortion.

Abortion doctor had been a target before

As one of the few to perform late-term abortions, he had become a national figure.

The marketing of Sonia Sotomayor

She hasn't ruled on hot-button issues, which puts her in a middle position - for now, anyway.

The Monitor's View: Obama's anger management on abortion

His task force to reduce the number of abortions could alter American politics.

Souter retirement gives Obama early Supreme Court pick

But the court's balance of power may not change much, as Justice Souter, a conservative choice, consistently voted liberal.

Michael Steele is now pro-choice except when he's pro-life

The Girls Who Went Away

Can antiabortion Catholics support Obama? Some do.

Several conservative bishops counter that candidates’ stands on abortion should be the litmus test.

Abortion rises again as election issue

South Dakota, Colorado, and California weigh measures.

Opinion: Amid Palin hype, a pro-life feminist's dilemma

Both the Republican and Democratic parties force me to betray my core values.

The Monitor's View: The Palin factor in the 'culture wars'

She may revive the wars, but the country and the candidates have moderated since the 2004 race.

Obama welcomes Palin, kind of