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February 23, 2024

Alabama Politics

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Some Republicans alarmed by Alabama embryo ruling: ‘Don’t take away women’s rights’

The situation gives allies of President Joe Biden new fuel for their efforts to center abortion access in the presidential election.

By The Associated Press

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Alabama Life And Culture

‘Daily Show’ guest Jason Isbell talks guns, Southern masculinity, DiCaprio incident

Alabama native and folk/rock musician also performed his Grammy-winning song "Cast Iron Skillet."

By Matt Wake | mwake@al.com

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News

Chief Justice Tom Parker’s Bible verse heavy Alabama embryo ruling sparks church-state debate

Human life, Parker wrote, “cannot be wrongfully destroyed without incurring the wrath of a holy God.”

By The Associated Press

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News

Ben & Jerry’s ‘knows a thing or two about frozen stuff,’ pushes back on Alabama embryo ruling

"Frozen embryos are not children. And people should not have to live in fear of criminalization on their reproductive journeys.”

By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com

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From the Lede

Legislative briefs: ‘Carlee Russell law’ targeting false reporting passes committees

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would increase criminal penalties for those who make false police reports in instances when the report alleges imminent danger to a person or the public.

By Alabama Daily News and Alexander Willis

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From the Lede

‘Something needs to be fixed’: Senator’s bill would protect IVF treatments

State Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, on Thursday filed a bill he hopes protects the in vitro fertilization process in Alabama.

By Alabama Daily News and Mary Sell

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