Articles tagged as Abortion
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Born-Alive Act Redux! –Hadley Arkes in Anchoring Truths
Prof. Arkes reflects on his work crafting the Born Alive Act and takes some time to analyze the latest version of the Act, to him the best ever. You’re invited to read the full piece at AnchoringTruths.org -
VIDEO: JWI Trustee & Senior Scholar Gerard Bradley Honored with Defender of Life Award
On October 6th, James Wilson Institute Senior Scholar and Trustee Gerard Bradley was celebrated with the Human Life Review’s Defender of Life Award in New York City. We congratulate Professor Bradley on this special honor. Our Founder and Director Hadley Arkes joined Professor Bradley for the occasion. Video below. Gerard “Gerry” Bradley teaches Constitutional Law […] -
VIDEO: Roe Changed the Culture, Was Dobbs the Cure? – Hadley Arkes at Notre Dame
On September 23, 2022, Hadley Arkes delivered a lecture at the University of Notre Dame titled “Roe Changed the Culture, Was Dobbs the Cure?”. The lecture was part of the James Wilson Institute’s Seminar on Natural Law at Notre Dame that weekend. We’d like to thank the Notre Dame Right to Life, the Center for […] -
“Protecting Babies Who Survive Abortions Is the First Step” – Hadley Arkes in WSJ
In a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal, Hadley Arkes argues for a reintroduction of the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act. We’ve included an excerpt of the letter below: “Surely the most critical political challenge to Democratic candidates would be this: Would you join the Democratic caucus in opposing this bill to protect […] -
“Don’t Ignore the Federal Levers on Abortion” – Hadley Arkes in National Review
Hadley Arkes argues that conservatives must use federal power to protect the rights of the unborn. Even before Roe v. Wade, the federal government involved itself in regulating abortion. After Dobbs, Arkes says the levers of federal power over abortion will be of great importance. The Biden Administration is already moving to protect access to […] -
“Hunt down the Supreme Court leaker” — Josh Hammer in The Spectator World
In “Hunt down the Supreme Court leaker,” 2021 James Wilson Fellow Josh Hammer discusses the leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. He explains that, while the decision will likely help end abortion in America, no one knows who leaked Roberts’ opinion. If no one identifies the leaker, […] -
“A Post-Roe Legislative Agenda for Congress” — Josh Craddock in Public Discourse
Josh Craddock, a 2019 James Wilson Fellow, introduces a strategy for pro-life congressmen to follow after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. He establishes that Congress’ definition of personhood lies at the root of the abortion issue and must include unborn children. Craddock then argues that Congressmen must preserve the definition of personhood from the […] -
“The Conservative Legal Movement at the Edge of Schism” — Hadley Arkes in Public Discourse
Hadley Arkes elaborates upon Josh Craddock’s vision of the pro-life movement after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. He unpacks how the decision will impact the strategies that must be taken up at the State and Federal levels. Further Prof. Arkes outlines how Congress could take modest first steps to protect unborn life around the nation, […] -
“What the Hearings Missed” — Hadley Arkes at The American Mind
In the aftermath of Judge Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court, Hadley Arkes analyzes the Senate hearings. Despite some well-timed questions, Republicans ultimately missed their chance to put Judge Jackson on the record defending the right to kill unwanted children even after birth. Some excerpts: “During the recent hearings over Judge Jackson, Senator Marsha Blackburn […] -
“Once More Unto the Breach” — Hadley Arkes
In a response to Ed Whelan’s critique of “On Overturning Roe,” Prof. Arkes insists that the moral argument against Roe is the only logical one for judges who believe in the deep wrong of abortion. The pro-life cause rests on objective moral truths, not on value judgments, and as a result does not require judges […]