Texas law on pregnant patients clashes with life support case
Fort Worth paramedic and mother of one Munoz died after brain death while pregnant. Her husband sues to honor her advance refusals to treat. Caplan and Pope argue the Texas Advance Directives Act cannot apply after death and urge overturning the statute. The piece notes broader state approaches and constitutional challenges to autonomy and equal protection.
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Should Court Protect Abortion Clinic Entrances Debate
Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis argue that Massachusetts 35 foot buffer zones protect patients while silencing pro life protestors. They contend the court should preserve the current law balancing rights and oppose extending or shrinking the zone.
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Branstad keeps Iowa job amid personal epiphany plan
A scrambled list presents Gov Branstad clinging to office unless a personal epiphany arises while Buds travels in Colorado. ItReferences tax tickets, a dome project in Lee County with 14 polish jobs, and climate events affecting voter turnout amid a chaotic November.
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