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Court Prohibits Killing 26-Week-Old Unborn Baby in Abortion: “We Cannot Stop the Heartbeat”

Abortion is legal in India but exceptions to the abortion law such as late-term abortions require legal justification. That’s why a 26-year-old woman appeared in court last week asking for legal permission to end the life of her viable unborn baby.

The woman asked the court to allow the late-term abortion because she claims she is suffering from depression and can’t support a third child “emotionally, financially and mentally”. Never mind that abortions cause a host of mental health problems for women and obviously end a baby’s life.

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New country song shares message of hope for parents expecting babies with Down syndrome

John Paul Von Arx, a singer-songwriter who grew up in Illinois and now works as the Coordinator of Worship at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, wrote “He’s Different” about his brother Sam, who has Down syndrome. The song’s official music video was intentionally released on October 1 as a message of hope and shows the beautiful gift of children with special needs.

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LGBTQ students march against Clemson University removing tampons from men’s bathrooms, demand ‘repercussions’ against Republican group

LGBTQ students recently held a march to protest Clemson University removing tampons from the men’s bathrooms on the campus in South Carolina. The students also demanded that the school’s Republican club suffer repercussions for opposing feminine hygiene products in men’s bathrooms on campus.

Approximately 50 Clemson students marched on Wednesday to demand special protections for “transgender, gender non-conforming students, and the wider LGBTQIA+ community.”

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Toddlers and Tablets: Being Purposeful About Your Child’s Technology Use

Technology can be both a positive and negative part of every child’s life. FaceTime helps children connect with distant family members. Educational TV shows like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood help children prepare for school and practice emotional skills. But technology can also keep children from getting enough sleep, time outside, or limit their other meaningful social interactions.

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