Cheryl Wetzstein
Articles by Cheryl Wetzstein
Fewer abortion clinics in minority communities: study
A leading abortion research organization has doubled down on its findings that most abortion clinics are not in minority neighborhoods. Published July 10, 2014
Census: More first-time mothers give birth out of wedlock
The number of first-born U.S. babies born into a home with a married mother and father has fallen below 60 percent for the first time, the Census Bureau said Tuesday, while more than one in five first-born children are now born to cohabiting parents. Published July 8, 2014
Activists sue to block New Hampshire abortion ‘buffer zone’ law
In the wake of a major Supreme Court decision, seven pro-life "sidewalk counselors" are suing in overturn New Hampshire's new buffer law for abortion clinics, arguing the statute violates their right to free speech. Published July 8, 2014
Pace of state laws against abortion slows in 2014
The number of new abortion restrictions has fallen by half, possibly because states turned their interests elsewhere this year, the Guttmacher Institute said Tuesday. Published July 8, 2014
Abortion clinic buffer zone ruling creates temporary reprieve, push for new laws
The recent Supreme Court ruling striking down a Massachusetts "buffer zone" law was a banner day for pro-life activists — especially Molly Jesse, who lives in nearby Burlington, Vermont. Published July 3, 2014
Three-week D.C. faith revival kicks off
A three-week revival seeking another "Great Awakening" for American Christianity begins Tuesday at a historical concert hall in Washington, D.C. Published July 1, 2014
Justices turn away ‘conversion’ therapy ban cases
The Supreme Court Monday turned away two cases seeking to overturn a California law that bans gay "conversion" therapy for children and teens. Published June 30, 2014
High court won’t hear challenges to California gay therapy ban
The Supreme Court Monday turned away two cases seeking to overturn a California law that bans "conversion" therapy for children and teens. Published June 30, 2014
Lawmakers aim curb medical research on foster children with ‘Justina’s Law’
In the wake of the Justina Pelletier custody saga, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers have introduced a bill to limit federal funding for medical research involving foster children. Published June 29, 2014
Calif. tax bill aimed at Boy Scouts of America revived
A traditional-values group in California is raising the alarm over the just-revived bill to strip youth groups, such as the Boy Scouts of America, of their preferential tax status. Published June 27, 2014
Unanimous court strikes down abortion ‘buffer’ for protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law creating 35-foot "buffer zones" around abortion clinics, saying it violated the First Amendment rights of protesters who gathered near the clinics. Published June 26, 2014
Federal courts strike down gay marriage bans in Utah, Indiana
Two federal courts struck down state marriage laws in Utah and Indiana against same-sex unions Wednesday, continuing a sweep of rulings that all find that people have a constitutional right to marry someone of the same sex. Published June 25, 2014
Court bans discrimination against gays for jury pool
In a victory for gay rights advocates that could have far-reaching legal effects, a federal appeals court Tuesday let stand a ruling that gays cannot be dismissed from a jury pool because of their sexual orientation. Published June 24, 2014
Catholic media giants plan merger
In a merger of two of the best-known names in Catholic media, leaders of the Catholic News Agency and the Eternal Word Television Network announced the partnership Thursday. Published June 19, 2014
Marriage march in D.C. moves forward; large crowd expected amid controversy
Pro-gay marriage or anti-gay marriage, one thing is certain: The fight is not close to being over. Published June 18, 2014
Archbishop ahead of D.C. march: ‘Before you judge us, get to know us’
San Francisco's Catholic archbishop has rejected calls to boycott Thursday's March for Marriage in the District, saying he has a duty to speak "the whole truth" that marriage is the conjugal union of husband and wife. Published June 18, 2014
Ailing girl home, ending 16-month custody saga
The next steps for Justina Pelletier are to eat a grilled hamburger and watch a movie with her family — all in her own home, which she hasn't seen in about 16 months. Published June 18, 2014
Traditional marriage proponents fight on
With stunning swiftness, the legal landscape for same-sex marriage has been reshaped in less than a year after the Supreme Court struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Published June 18, 2014
Justina heading home: lawyers
A conservative law firm is reporting Tuesday evening that a court order has been signed to release a teenage girl from Massachusetts state custody. Published June 17, 2014
Supreme Court: Challenge to campaign ‘lying’ law can go ahead
A pro-life group is heading back to federal court to challenge an Ohio political speech law banning campaign "lies" after the Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that the group had the right to bring their lawsuit. Published June 16, 2014