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Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
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Trump Administration to Investigate Virginia School Districts Over Transgender Policies
Since taking office, President Trump has signed several orders to combat gender ideology, which includes a Jan. 29 executive order related to K-12 schools.
Virginia School Board to Pay Teacher $575,000 After Firing Over Transgender Pronouns
In addition to the payout, the school district will also change its policies to conform to new Virginia education rules
Democrats Take Control of Virginia Legislature, Dooming Governor’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
Abortion is currently legal in Virginia through the 26th week of pregnancy, which is one of the most permissive laws in the country.
Virginia’s Legislative Elections Could Seal Fate of 15-Week Abortion-Ban Proposal
Current state laws allow abortion up to the end of the 26th week of pregnancy, which is one of the most permissive policies in the country.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Issues Directive to Combat Antisemitism
The Governor’s executive directive, issued on Oct. 31, “instructs law enforcement to increase information exchange and resource coordination on potential antisemitic acts,” Youngkin’s office said.
Virginia at an Abortion Crossroads: Nov. 7 Election Could Serve as a Referendum on a 15-Week Limit
Will the Old Dominion State move toward an abortion limit or expansion?
Southwestern Virginia Church Named Basilica
The current yellow-brick, twin-steeple, high Victorian Gothic church was dedicated in 1902. It recently underwent a renovation of its interior and exterior.
New Virginia Transgender Student Policies Emphasize Parental Rights
Schools “shall respect parents’ values and beliefs,” the policy says, with parents permitted to “make the best decisions with respect to their children,” while schools will be required to “keep parents informed about their children’s well-being.”
New Virginia Law Offers Churches Additional Protections Against Being Shut Down
The new provision stems from concerns during the COVID-19 crisis that churches were being subject to overly strict pandemic mitigation policies relative to other institutions and businesses.
