Under Tennessee bill, students would be taught marriage before kids as one key to success
Republican proponents argued the so-called success sequence could help lift people out of poverty by delaying life events.
Republican proponents argued the so-called success sequence could help lift people out of poverty by delaying life events.
Democratic lawmakers and child advocates worry that the law may instill more fear into child rape victims that speaking out could potentially result in an execution, warning that many children are abused by family members and close friends.
‘We are protecting the children using a constitutional approach. I would not stand here and argue for this bill if I didn’t believe that with my whole heart.’
Democrats opposed the measure, with one saying ‘it’s insulting to women and it’s insulting to the medical profession.’