incest

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Recognizing that women would now have to live under the restriction, DuBuisson wanted to make sure victims of rape and incest could terminate their pregnancies.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

After the movie came out, Lindo says, he met an incest survivor who said she appreciated the humanity he gave to a seemingly monstrous character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

He has previously said he believes people have the right to abortion in cases of rape, incest or when their health is jeopardized.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

There’s a patchwork of policies for other exceptions, including for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

"All this of snakes and incest is droll, but it changes nothing. You may well have the better claim, Stannis, but I still have the larger army."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin