New Zealand Takes On a Long-Avoided Issue: Decriminalizing Abortion The proposal, which fulfills a campaign vow by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, comes as the country has sidestepped the matter for decades even as it built a socially liberal reputation. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Ireland and Britain Brace for Unusual European HurricaneNational Anthem Controversies, From Helsinki to KuwaitKeno City Journal: Faded Yukon Gold Rush Town, Population 20, Mines Its WeirdnessTaliban Deny Fighters Raped American Hostage and Killed BabySomalia to Observe 3 Days of Mourning After Twin Bomb Attacks Kill at Least 189Asia and Australia Edition: Mogadishu, Iran, North Korea: Your Monday Briefing