Why Wyoming’s Ruling Gets the Moral Question Wrong

The recent decision by the Wyoming Supreme Court to strike down the state’s abortion restrictions rests on a pivotal claim: that abortion falls within a constitutional right to make one’s own healthcare decisions. That framing is not merely a legal conclusion. It’s a moral assertion with sweeping consequences. And it is, in most cases, profoundly…

The Limitations of Rights

In modern society, the importance of rights and freedoms is often discussed with a near-reverential tone, particularly in democratic nations like the United States. From free speech to religious liberty, these rights are central to our identity as individuals and citizens. We hold these freedoms in high regard because they stem from the belief that…