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Roe v. Wade to be overturned?

OC Tribune Staff

The Roman Catholic Church is a strong opponent of abortion. President Joe Biden, a life-long Catholic, supports abortion rights. Are the two in conflict? On Friday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 168 to 55 in favor of drafting what’s called a “teaching document” which some feel is aimed at rebuking the president. According to the Associated Press, the voting and discussion took place virtually. Backers of the move say it is in response to Biden’s actions to protect access to abortion services. Critics say it could give the bishops the image of being a partisan political group. According to public opinion polls and party platforms, Republicans have supported restricting or banning abortions and the overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing the procedure based on a Fourth Amendment “right of privacy.” Democrats have generally been “pro-choice,” defending the right of women to choose whether to terminate a pregnancy. Biden has said he opposes abortion but did not want to impose his opinion on others. In the past, some bishops have advocated for banning Biden or any other political leader from receiving communion – a principal sacrament of the church – if they support abortions. The draft is expected to come back to the group in November for a final vote. 300 million shots, but not 70% Close, but not quite? President Joe Biden has announced a goal of having 70 percent of American adults receiving at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine by July 4. So far the figure is only 65 percent. “What we’ve got is a truly American accomplishment,” said Biden on Friday, according to USA Today. “Sixty-five percent of American adults have gotten at least one shot, including 87 percent of adult Americans. Just five months ago we were at only 5 percent of adult Americans.” Resistance to or hesitancy about the vaccine has been especially concentrated in rural areas, especially among culturally or politically conservative people. WASHINGTON JUNE 27: Pro-life and pro-choice activists await the Supreme Courtâ??s ruling on abortion access in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on June 27, 2016 (Shutterstock).

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PRO-LIFE and pro-choice demonstrators (Shutterstock).

A leaked copy of a draft ruling indicates that the U.S. Supreme Court is going to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision, eliminating a national right to abortion.

The website Politico.com obtained a copy of the draft which showed five members of the court prepared to upend the 1973 decision. Three appeared to be opposed and Chief Justice John Roberts did not have a stated opinion.

According to The New York Times, Roberts acknowledged the existence of the draft ruling, but called its release a “an egregious breach.” He urged an investigation into how such a sensitive document could become public.

Although the draft is not an official ruling, it reflects the conclusion that the addition of three conservative members of the court – appointed by former President Donald Trump – made the end of Roe v. Wade inevitable.

However, such a ruling would not ban such abortions, but leave laws on pregnancy termination to the states.

Observers suggest that the news could have a significant impact on the political landscape in 2022 and 2024, as those on both sides of the issue become energized to support candidates that support their viewpoints.

Ryan vs. Vance for Ohio senate seat

In one of the most closely-watched primary election races on Tuesday (today), the major candidates appear to be a centrist Democrat and a Trump-endorsed Republican, according to the Associated Press.

Rep. Tim Ryan won the Democratic nomination with 71.5 percent of the vote. He’s emphasized “bread-and butter” issues and portrayed himself as “someone who gets things done.”

J.D. Vance, an author-venture capitalist, prevailed in a crowded field, with 31.4 percent of the vote. The two nominees will face off on Nov. 8. The winner will take the seat now held by retiring Senator Rob Portman, a Republican.

Sports: Back to the future with Phil

PHIL JACKSON

After firing coach Frank Vogel, the Los Angeles Lakers have the task of finding a new head guy for the most storied franchise in NBA history. What better way to conduct that search than to use the talents of one of the most storied coaches in NBA history?

Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers to five league titles, is reportedly involved in helping to sort through possible candidates. According to ESPN, Jackson and others are methodically examining the candidates.

Vogel coached the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title. In 2021, the Lakers posted a 43-30 record in a shortened season. The team was eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns.

Weather: Kinda cloudy, kinda sunny

It almost seems like Mother Nature can’t make up her mind about what kind of weather to send to the West Orange County area. The forecast for Wednesday is for a high of 77 (overnight) low of 58, turning to mostly sunny on Thursday with a high of 75 (57). Friday becomes mostly sunny with a high of 75 (59). She finally decides on a sunny day on Saturday with a daytime high of 75 (59).

Business: Airbnb in a boom period

As tourism and travel have returned to near-normal level, the king of the short-term rental – Airbnb – is having a boom. According to CNN, the leading home-sharing platform reported over 100 million bookings for the first three months of 2022.

That means revenue of $1.5 billion, a 70 percent increase. Opinions about STRs (short-term rentals) vary. They compete with traditional hotels and motels, and – since they are illegal in many cities – generate no tax revenue for local government.

Patrons and operators appreciate the lower costs and potentially big profits, especially if the home is located in an area with a lot of tourism.

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