Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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High Court overturns conviction of pro-life campaigner who sent abortion images

A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of veteran pro‑life campaigner David Skinner, for sending an email with graphic images opposing abortion and censorship zones around clinics in Bournemouth. On Friday 24 May Mr Justice Saini ruled that although the offence was technically made out under domestic law, maintaining a criminal conviction would amount ... The post High Court overturns conviction of pro-life campaigner who sent abortion images appeared first on Christian Concern .

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New Bills Form Expanding Legal Shield Around Abortion and Gender Clinics

Sacramento is building a legal fortress. Three bills moving through the California Legislature this session share a single purpose: shield the abortion and sex-rejection industry from accountability, punish anyone who cooperates with other states’ investigations, and ensure that no future Governor, no parent, and no federal authority can break through the walls Sacramento is erecting. […] The post New Bills Form Expanding Legal Shield Around Abortion and Gender Clinics first appeared on California Family Council .

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Abortion Memorial – Dads’ Personal Confessions of Grief

Our culture pushes men out of the discussion of having babies. Once they’re born, that’s another thing, but don’t get men involved in whether a woman should have a baby or not. It’s her body, so it’s her choice — right? Pregnancy is something men are clueless about; they’ll catch up once the baby is born — if he or she is born. Actually, our culture has played a cruel card to dads when […] The post Abortion Memorial – Dads’ Personal Confessions of Grief appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Former college football star marks second year serving men healing from abortion

Nyles Pinckney, a former defensive tackle at Clemson University, was still in college when his girlfriend became pregnant. Years after they both experienced the pain of … The post Former college football star marks second year serving men healing from abortion appeared first on CatholicVote org .

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Episode 56-What Happens When the Government Targets Pro-Life Care? with Chelsea Mynyk & Kevin Theriot

Chelsea Mynyk describes how Colorado's abortion-pill-reversal dispute affected her medical practice. Kevin Theriot discusses the litigation, while both guests connect the case with religious conviction and medical choice.

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Americans United for Life Tells House GOP Leaders “No Reconciliation Package Moves Forward” Without Abortion Defunding

(Washington, D.C.): Earlier this week, the Senate passed a late-night reconciliation package excluding a provision to extend federal defunding for abortion providers, despite an attempt led by Sen. Hawley (R-MO) to amend the bill. Today, Americans United for Life (AUL), joined by Family Policy Alliance, delivered a letter to Speaker Johnson and House GOP leaders, making clear that extending the federal defunding of abortion providers from Medicaid reimbursements must be […] The post Americans United for Life Tells House GOP Leaders “No Reconciliation Package Moves Forward” Without Abortion Def

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Colorado Considers Bill to Force Colleges to Commit Abortions

As if Colorado weren’t already pro-abortion enough, legislators are now weighing yet another abortion bill — this time, one that would require college and university health clinics throughout the state to offer Chemical Abortion Pills. The bill, HB 26-1335, cleared the House Education Committee last week and is now set for consideration by the full General Assembly. If enacted, Colorado would become the fifth state ... Read More The post Colorado Considers Bill to Force Colleges to Commit Abortions appeared first on Students for Life of America .

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Abortion Doulas on College Campuses: Why Real Support Matters

By Alasdaire FleitasVolunteer Contributor, Save the Storks Universities have long served to cultivate and influence young minds in hopes of a greater and brighter future. Yet, in some cases, conversations around abortion are being introduced without fully exploring the emotional, physical, and long-term realities many women face or the support available to them. According to […] The post Abortion Doulas on College Campuses: Why Real Support Matters appeared first on Save the Storks .

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When we make people angry … like really angry

Special Message from Our President & CEO: Dear Friends, Our peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding outreach outside abortion and abortion-referral facilities makes people angry. Like … really angry. And it’s nothing to do with us, but what we represent. The truth they don’t want to face. The truth about abortion: That in the last year alone 1,125,930 […] The post When we make people angry … like really angry first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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MPs back Lords’ right to reject “unsafe” assisted dying bill as support wavers

New polling reveals only 4 in 10 MPs can be relied upon to vote for the Bill again. 61% of MPs recognise the Lords’ constitutional right to block the legislation. Half of all MPs (49%) fear the Bill will lead to pressure on elderly and disabled people. A significant majority of Members of Parliament […] The post MPs back Lords’ right to reject “unsafe” assisted dying bill as support wavers appeared first on Care Not Killing .

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National Right to Life Joins Coalition Urging Senate GOP Leaders to Prevent Federal Abortion Funding from Resuming in 2026

National Right to Life joins other pro-life organizations in asking Senate Republican leaders to extend restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers. The coalition urges use of budget reconciliation before the existing restriction expires and argues that taxpayers should not subsidize the abortion industry.

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Wesley J. Smith Discusses Unscientific Attempts to Refine Human Life on Ave Maria in the Afternoon

On April 20, Wesley J. Smith appeared on Ave Maria in the Afternoon, hosted by Marcus B. Peter, to discuss his recent article, “Bioethicists Argue That an Unborn Baby Is Merely a ‘Gestator’s’ Body Part.” Smith explains how the authors of a recent Journal of Medical Ethics article employed philosophy to redefine human life, defying the established definitions of science. He also explores the political and legislative implications if this changed definition is accepted. “We can make metaphysical claims, we can make moral claims,” Smith told Peter, “but they should not be such that we deny basic

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Only 41% of Canadians support doctors who oppose euthanasia: new survey

Van Maren examines a Research Co. poll about health professionals' ability to object to assisted death and abortion. He argues for conscience protections and expresses concern about the level of public support reported in the survey.

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In Pennsylvania, Taxpayers Would be Forced to Pay for Abortion Under Tragic Court Ruling

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation criticizes a Commonwealth Court order concerning public payment for abortion. Its statement argues that the ruling conflicts with taxpayers' conscience interests and predicts that expanded funding would increase abortions.

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Bioethicists Argue That an Unborn Baby Is Merely a “Gestator’s” Body Part

Anyone paying attention knows that the medical establishment does not believe in any restriction on abortion, and moreover, that it should be provided free anytime a woman wants to terminate a pregnancy. For example, a current editorial in The Lancet celebrates the editors’ view that more than 800 million women recently gaining better access to abortion, while decrying “barriers” such as waiting periods (and unstated, ultrasound imaging) that data shows, save the lives of unborn babies: Gains in legal access to abortion are worth celebrating. An analysis between 1994 and 2023 by Katy Mayall an

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Wesley J. Smith|Humanize|

What the Deaths of Chuck Norris and Kermit Gosnell Reveal About America’s Midterm Abortion Views

Within two weeks, Americans saw the deaths of two well-known figures, one famous and one infamous. Infant killer Kermit Gosnell’s death was announced by the correctional facility that hosted his life sentence for various charges, including first-degree murder. Then, we learned of the sudden passing of revered actor, incredible martial artist, and pro-life American sweetheart Chuck Norris. The stories of these two men could not be more different, but Americans’ reactions to both reflect the ... Read More The post What the Deaths of Chuck Norris and Kermit Gosnell Reveal About America’s Midterm

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62%: Lords has moral obligation to block laws that threaten vulnerable

Date: Friday 17th April 2026 Release time: Immediate Public back House of Lords acting as “guardian” against unsafe assisted dying bill Six in 10 believe the House of Lords has a ‘moral obligation’ to block or amend legislation that puts the vulnerable at risk. Almost four in 10 of the public are still confused […] The post 62%: Lords has moral obligation to block laws that threaten vulnerable appeared first on Care Not Killing .

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Meeting Women Where They Are

By Debbie JuhlkeFounder and CEO, Embrace Life Initiative Black Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for roughly 36 percent of abortions nationwide. This stark disparity is often framed solely as a moral failing, but... The post Meeting Women Where They Are first appeared on . The post Meeting Women Where They Are appeared first on .

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New DOJ Report Exposes Five Shocking Ways the Biden Admin Targeted Pro-Lifers

SBA Pro-Life America summarizes a Justice Department report concerning federal actions involving pro-life activists and organizations. The group argues that the findings demonstrate selective enforcement and threats to pro-life speech and religious liberty.

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Free Speech in Name Only: How UT Austin Is Preventing My Student Group from Speaking up for Life

Hosting a speaker on a college campus is normally easy for student groups. In fact, it’s often encouraged by colleges, who claim to support the promotion of diverse ideas. That wasn’t the case for my Horns for Life group at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), where I’m currently a student. When our group heard news of the opportunity to host Students for Life’s “Do Women Need Abortion Tour,” featuring Dr. Bruchalski, a ... Read More The post Free Speech in Name Only: How UT Austin Is Preventing My Student Group from Speaking up for Life appeared first on Students for Life of America

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I Survived TWO Abortion Attempts: Forgiveness & Healing w/ Denisha Workizer

Denisha Workizer’s story is one of the most powerful and eye-opening testimonies you will hear. In this episode, Denisha shares how she discovered at age 42 that she survived not just one—but TWO abortion attempts. What began as a simple question turned into a life-altering revelation that reshaped her identity, faith, and purpose. In this… The post I Survived TWO Abortion Attempts: Forgiveness & Healing w/ Denisha Workizer appeared first on Human Life International .

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How One Pop Star’s Comments Show Time and Place Matter Just as Much as Words

As a Gen Z pop music listener, it’s hard to tune out the never-ending litany of pro-abortion comments from some of my favorite artists. But recently, that litany grew even louder when Zara Larsson, no stranger to pro-abortion activism, posted a controversial TikTok comment concerning a fan’s abortion. The TikTok video showed Zara Larsson performing her song “Midnight Sun” with ... Read More The post How One Pop Star’s Comments Show Time and Place Matter Just as Much as Words appeared first on Students for Life of America .

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New mom shares redeeming story of unexpected pregnancy in testimony against California abortion bill

In a hearing over a new bill in California that would push abortion pills into health centers on college campuses, a young mom who faced an … The post New mom shares redeeming story of unexpected pregnancy in testimony against California abortion bill appeared first on CatholicVote org .

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Ending Abortion and the Anti-Life Agenda: A Battle for Hearts and Minds

“It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable rights of individuals are founded and from which they develop. A society lacks solid foundations when, on the one hand, it asserts values such as the dignity of the person, justice and peace,… The post Ending Abortion and the Anti-Life Agenda: A Battle for Hearts and Minds appeared first on Human Life International .

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REVIEW: My Body for You: A Pro-Life Message for a Post-Roe World

By John M. Grondelski Why are we embodied beings? Are bodies just receptacles, some of which might be “wrong”? Isn’t abortion just about a woman’s body? What’s a body for? In the light of reason and from a Catholic perspective, pro-life writer Stephanie Gray Connors (loveunleasheslife.com) asks these questions and insists the truth that bodies… Read More » REVIEW: My Body for You: A Pro-Life Message for a Post-Roe World The post REVIEW: My Body for You: A Pro-Life Message for a Post-Roe World appeared first on ALL .

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From abortion to advocacy: Save the Storks shows how one woman’s healing journey shapes frontline care

For Immediate Release: April 13, 2026 CONTACT: Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096 ext. 105, or Linda Klosterman, LKlosterman@hamiltonstrategies.com ‘I love mobile ministry because you can meet a woman at the crossroads of her decision. It’s about giving her space to see clearly and move forward with confidence,’ says Mobile Medical Clinic Manager, Pam Daugherty PLANO, Texas — Save the Storks marks Abortion Recovery Awareness Month this […] The post From abortion to advocacy: Save the Storks shows how one woman’s healing journey shapes frontline care a

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Ontario distorts cause of death statistics by refusing to list euthanasia

Van Maren criticizes Ontario instructions for recording the underlying condition rather than assisted death in mortality statistics. He argues that this convention obscures the role of euthanasia in deaths and affects public understanding of the data.

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