IJR News — today's news from every sideMarcus Bell Women deserve access to care without harassment, but lawmakers should not criminalize basic activism in the process. Elena Vasquez Lawmakers need to clarify exactly what counts as activism so ordinary counseling or signs do not become crimes. Dana Whitfield Protecting access to clinics is important but not if it means treating pro life activism like a crime. Maya Lindstrom Broad rules on emotional harm could easily suppress legitimate debate over abortion access. Dana Whitfield Skipping the ribbon cutting over a dispute seems petty when it leaves the speech hard to follow. Sam Okafor It's positive that Europe is looking to deepen ties with Canada amid ongoing US trade disputes. Derek Foss Even a wrong poll shouldn't lead to lawsuits when the results were clearly just predictions, not interference. Dana Whitfield Trump's offer of a rebuild deal after midterms gives Iran a real path to avoid total defeat if they drop the nuclear ambitions. 
