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"The plaintiffs allege that UC is biased in its admissions standards against courses taught from a conservative Christian viewpoint, while generally approving those from other religious and political perspectives."

The case is being watched closely around the country due to the influence the decision could have on Christian schools elsewhere.

5. Susan B. Anthony—pro-lifer

Feminists for Life is planning on turning the home of Susan B. Anthony into a museum highlighting the work of early American pro-life feminists.

Carol Crossed (who bought the building for Feminists for Life) said the group's pro-life stance will likely help attract the public to the house, reports the Associated Press.

"'They feel this is sort of a niche that will make the house viable,' she said."

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Abortion :

1. Abortion foe allen faulted for stock in morning-after pill maker | A leading conservative antiabortion group has joined Democrat James Webb in criticizing Republican Sen. George Allen for opposing abortion while owning stock in the manufacturer of the morning-after pill. (Washington Post)
   
   
2. In a shift, union group backs abortion rights | The California Labor Federation votes to oppose Prop. 85, which would direct doctors to notify minors' parents (Los Angeles Times)
   
   
3. The doctor is out | In this novel, an abortion provider is murdered. Danielle Trussoni reviews The Abortionist's Daughter (The New York Times)
   
   
4. Indian couple accused of aborting girls | Authorities arrested a former army soldier and his wife for allegedly aborting female fetuses, several of which were found dumped in a well behind an illegal clinic the couple are charged with running, a police officer said Thursday. (Associated Press)
   
   
5. Susan B. Anthony birthplace is sold | A member of Feminists for Life of America, an anti-abortion and feminist organization she belongs to, will live in the house, and may eventually open to the public (Associated Press)
   
   
6. Criminals, like me | Parental consent for an abortion puts girls in further danger (Lynn Harris, The New York Times)
   
   

Morning after pill :

1. Maker revives 'morning-after' fight | The maker of the Plan B "morning-after pill" says that within two weeks, it will submit an amended petition to sell the emergency contraception without a prescription. (Washington Times)
   
   
2. Barr to refile Plan B contraceptive application | Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. will resubmit a request to sell its morning-after contraceptive pill without prescription, the company said on Tuesday after meeting with U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials. (Reuters)
   
   
3. Plan B: To shelve, or not to shelve | Emergency contraception is on the hot seat again (US News & World Report)
   
   

AIDS :

1. When a pill is not enough | Shame, stigma and the pathologies of intimate relationships are the new frontier in the fight against AIDS in Africa. How do you treat what is lodged in people's minds? (The New York Times Magazine)
   
   
2. Call to boost churches' AIDS role | The Christian aid agency Tearfund is calling for more recognition and more international funding for Africa's churches in the fight against HIV/AIDS. (BBC)
   
   

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