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Arkansas case shows path forward for banning Down Syndrome abortions

A novel argument for chipping away at legalised abortion in the United States is catching on amongst the judiciary: abortion should not be used for eugenic purposes. Last week the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down Arkansas Acts 493 and 619. The first attempted to ban abortions after 18 weeks because […]

by Michael Cook Jan 12, 2021Jan 13, 2021 / 5 mins /

Is Down syndrome ‘tragic’ when they die – or when they live?

by Ann Farmer Jan 8, 2021Jan 6, 2021 / 3 mins /

Who are the real ideologues in Poland?

by Michael Cook Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020 / 3 mins /

A lesson in human dignity from stone age Ireland

by Michael Cook Jun 25, 2020Jun 26, 2020 / 3 mins /

Down syndrome survivors: an argument against abortion

by Carolyn Moynihan Aug 14, 2019Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

Is killing the disabled ‘eugenics’, or just enhancing society?

by Michael Cook Jul 29, 2019Apr 19, 2020 / 6 mins /

‘Portrait of the Artist’s Mother’

by Selena Ewing Jul 3, 2019May 1, 2020 / 8 mins /

When joy triumphs over our worst fears

by Beverly Beckham Mar 19, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

American eugenics is targeting Down syndrome kids

by Christopher M. Reilly Nov 13, 2018May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Angelo’s sacrifice is a lesson in what it means to be human

by Chiara Bertoglio Sep 17, 2018May 1, 2020 / 2 mins /

More people should choose to have children with Down syndrome

by Chris Kaposy Jun 21, 2018May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Breaking Down (syndrome) discrimination is a feminist issue

by Rachael Wong Apr 3, 2018May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

Do not be afraid: the truth about Down syndrome

by Mary Cooney Mar 20, 2018May 1, 2020 / 6 mins /

My Feral Heart: finally, a positive portrayal of Down syndrome

by Michael Cook Mar 21, 2017Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

Melanie and Madeline, changing the face of beauty

by Mary Le Rumeur Mar 21, 2017May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /