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News Articles: Abortion Law

Tyler Perry attends the 2019 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in New Orleans.

Tyler Perry Says He Can't 'Up And Leave' Filming In Georgia

Tyler Perry said he cannot "just up and leave" filming in Georgia despite Hollywood's backlash against the state's "heartbeat" abortion law.

September 28, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press

Read The Lawsuit Challenging Georgia's 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill

A new lawsuit claims Georgia's abortion law, set to take effect Jan. 1, 2020, violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The 36-page suit,...

July 23, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp Aims For Diversity With New Appointments

Today on Political Rewind, with two recent appointments Gov. Brian Kemp looks to broaden and diversify Republican leadership in the state.

June 14, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Tagged as: 

  • Law

Tugging at Your Heartstrings: How Emotional Rhetoric Shapes Legislation

In the era of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” the focus on language in politics is high. What a bill is or campaign is called can be just as...

June 05, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Surrounded by supporters of the bill, Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 481, the "heartbeat bill," setting the stage for a legal battle as the state attempts to outlaw most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

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  • Politics

Georgia Abortion Bill Redefines 'Personhood' — And Raises Confusion

The state of Georgia — and the country — is divided over so-called "heartbeat" bills and other new state laws restricting abortion. Many are confused...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more

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  • News

On Second Thought For Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The state of Georgia — and the country — is divided over so-called "heartbeat" bills and other new state laws restricting abortion. Many are confused...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 3 more
In this April 3, 2019, file photo, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks during the National Action Network Convention in New York.

Abrams To Go To Hollywood As Fears Grow Over Georgia Abortion Ban

After Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp postponed a trip to Hollywood amid fallout over the abortion ban he signed into law, his Democratic rival...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press

Netflix, Prosecution Confusion, Campaigns: The Latest On Georgia's Abortion Law

It’s been three weeks since Gov. Brian Kemp signed one of the toughest abortion laws in the country , the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act that...

May 29, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Stephen Fowler

Netflix Will 'Rethink' Investment In Georgia If Abortion Law Takes Effect

Entertainment giant Netflix says it may "rethink" its investment in Georgia if a controversial abortion law survives legal challenges. Netflix chief...

May 28, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Tagged as: 

  • Politics

Political Rewind: How Will The 'Heartbeat' Bill Interact With Current Georgia Law?

On this special edition of Political Rewind, we are talking about House Bill 481, known to many people as the “Heartbeat” Bill. A lot has been said...

May 16, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
This combination of photos shows Jordan Peele at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Twilight Zone" on March 26, 2019, left, and J.J. Abrams at the Los Angeles premiere of "Westworld" Season Two, on April 16, 2018.

Hollywood's Big Players Stay Quiet On Georgia Abortion Law

Georgia and Hollywood are worlds away from one another, physically and culturally, but irresistible tax incentives have turned the state into a filming...

May 16, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press

Georgia Legislature Sends 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill To Gov. Kemp

Georgia is on track to have the toughest abortion laws in the country – and to have that law challenged in court . Followed by a smattering of “Shame!”...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A group of women dressed like characters from the book and television show 'The Handmaid's Tale' hold signs during a protest in front of the state Capitol March 18, 2019.

How Georgia's 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill Is Aimed At The Supreme Court

By the end of the week, the Georgia Senate could join the ranks of other state legislatures when they vote on a so-called “heartbeat bill” that would...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
In this Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 photo, a new voting machine which prints a paper record sits on display at a polling site in Conyers, Ga.

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  • Politics

Battle Looming Over New Voting Machines For Georgians

On this edition of Political Rewind, Governor Deal says he’ll support the legislative push to buy voting machines that leave a paper trail, but critics...

March 21, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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