Tennessee Installs 'Monument to the Unborn' on Capitol Grounds After Eight-Year Legislative Push
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Hannah Herner
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After an eight-year legislative effort led by Sen. Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma), Tennessee has erected a "Monument to the Unborn" on the state Capitol grounds. The monument was unveiled at a ceremony attended by Republican legislators and anti-abortion advocacy group Tennessee Right to Life, while counter-protesters led by state Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) and Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood demonstrated nearby. The article covers the political and ideological divisions surrounding the monument, the legislative history behind its approval, and the ongoing debate over abortion rights in Tennessee.
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Twitter / XTennessee Installs 'Monument to the Unborn' on Capitol Grounds After Eight-Year Legislative Pushnashvillescene.comKey quotes
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This monument represents the sanctity of life and our commitment to protecting the unborn.
We will not stand by while our state government erects monuments to control women's bodies.
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