Articles by Cassy Fiano-Chesser
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4.5KHuman InterestPhotographer with Down syndrome creates viral TikTok about proving naysayers wrong
Houston Vandergriff is a 23-year-old photographer who has traveled the world. He’s been to 48 states, almost 30 countries, and won awards...
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3.1KHuman RightsLike Charlie and Alfie, UK court forces removal of another child from life support
A United Kingdom mother has lost her final chance to save her daughter’s life after the UK Supreme Court refused to hear...
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5.0KActivismViral TikTok shows how Safe Haven Baby Boxes save lives
A video showing how Safe Haven Baby Boxes work posted on TikTok has racked up nearly 20 million views. Monica Kelsey, who...
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2.7KHuman InterestJamie Foxx remembers late sister DeOndra Dixon on World Down Syndrome Day
Actor Jamie Foxx is keeping the memory of his sister alive, months after her death. Foxx’ sister, DeOndra Dixon, had Down syndrome,...
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1.2KNewsbreakTennessee asks U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate abortion waiting period
Last year, a U.S. federal judge struck down a Tennessee law mandating a 48-hour waiting period before an abortion. Senior U.S. District...
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5.2KActivismOne million signatures needed to help uphold Arkansas law banning abortion
An organization called The Moral Outcry, operating under The Justice Foundation, has for years aimed to see Roe v. Wade overturned. While...
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1.1KHuman InterestDoing it all: NCAA coach pumped breastmilk during halftime of championship game
Last weekend was the NCAA women’s basketball championship game, with the University of Arizona falling to Stanford. But it was University of...
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2.9KAnalysisRusty dilators and improper sanitizing procedures found at Alabama abortion business
The Alabama abortion business responsible for killing a woman last year failed an inspection just last year, with inspectors citing several health...
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2.4KHuman InterestWATCH: Woman with Down syndrome reacts with absolute joy when asked to be maid of honor
Chris Garafola has tens of thousands of followers on social media, a successful modeling career, and an upcoming wedding. But what sets...
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2.5KNewsbreakUtah law will require preborn babies’ fathers to pay half of pregnancy costs
A Utah bill is being praised as a win for expectant mothers, including by pro-life groups. HB113, which was recently signed into...
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4.9KNewsbreakTexas bill would give preborn children legal representation in court
A bill making its way through the Texas House would provide representation to preborn children when a minor seeking abortion goes to...
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1.5KActivismNapa City Council votes in favor of extreme free speech restrictions outside Planned Parenthood
UPDATE, 4/8/2021: The Napa City Council has voted in favor of putting a 30-foot buffer zone into place around the local Planned...
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4.4KHuman InterestMom raises awareness about brittle bone disease with beautiful photos of son
A mom to a baby with brittle bone disease — Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) — is raising awareness about the disorder by sharing beautiful, moving...
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5.2KHuman Interest18-year-old model with Down syndrome featured in Walmart ad campaign
An 18-year-old with Down syndrome is seeing his modeling dreams come true as he has been hired for numerous ad campaigns. Ethan...
