‘Personhood’ Movement May Be Coming To A State Near You | Talking Points Memo

Members of the “personhood” movement may have failed to pass a ballot measure in Mississippi, but they’re not giving up — and are redoubling their efforts in a number of states across the country.In November, voters in Mississippi rejected a “personhood” ballot measure that would have amended the state’s constitution to define a fertilized human egg as a person, effectively making all abortions murders and banning some types of birth control. The measure failed in surprisingly decisive fashion, 58%-42%.


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