More States Pass Restrictive Abortion Laws and a War of Words between the U.S. and Iran
By Nate Feldman
It was a week of great turmoil in the United States, both domestically and internationally.
After the state of Georgia adopted restrictive laws against abortion last week, the states of Alabama and Missouri passed similar (even stricter in the case of Alabama) laws. In Alabama, the Governor signed a law that stated a woman and a doctor could face lengthy prison sentences for having or performing an abortion even if the woman was raped. The crime is more punitive for the individuals having or performing the abortion than for the rapist themselves. President Donald Trump, who has stated he supports Pro-Life legislation, has stated that some of the laws go a bit far and that there should be exceptions for women who are raped or whose health is in danger.
Internationally, Iranian and American leadership have had a war of words between one another that many experts believe could become a bigger conflict if tensions aren't subdued. Many believe the United States' sanctions on Iran have done great damage to its economy, forcing the Iranian leaders into a desperate situation. By the end of the week, however, leaders from both countries stated that they want to avoid war.
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