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Data News Staff Edited Report In a country where abortion rights is still a controversial and divisive issue recently, the United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to strike down a restrictive abortion law that would
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Kenya: Mombasa Clerics Urge Resumption of Congregational Worship Amid Virus Uncertainty
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From masks worn to prevent the spread of Covid-19 to Hong Kong protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks during anti-China protests, 2020 is a time of masks. Yet in much of Africa, such face coverings masks have a different meaning and are far more likely to have a connotation of beauty and awe, rather
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ANC Integrity Committee will not review Masondo matter unless NEC calls for it - chairperson | News24
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Justice Clarence Thomas Says Roe Decision Doesnt Have Shred Of Constitutional Support - The Seattle Medium
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the landmark Roe v. Wade case that paved the way for legalized abortion in the US is "without a shred of support" from the
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Some Say If Retail Stores Are Open, Churches Should Be Too. Here's Why It's Not So Simple.
Last week, President Donald Trump called on governors to reopen houses of worship, calling it an “injustice” that that “liquor stores and abortion clinics” were open when churches were
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If you follow the Supreme Court, you probably know that "I would have gone further" is a maxim usually associated with Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, given that he often has a more extreme view of the Constitution than his fellow justices. And even if you don't, you've probably gotten the basic
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Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law - Black News Channel
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Justice Clarence Thomas says Roe decision doesn't have 'shred' of constitutional support | The Atlanta Voice
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