Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Hyde Saves Lives: Analyzing the Impact of the Hyde Amendment with 2025 Addendum

This is Issue 111 of the On Point Series. Executive Summary In 1976, pro-life Congressman Henry Hyde sponsored a rider to the annual Labor Health and Human Services (HHS) bill to prevent taxpayer funding allocated in the bill from covering elective abortion. Since 1976, 2,646,474 lives have been saved by the Hyde Amendment. As of […] The post Hyde Saves Lives: Analyzing the Impact of the Hyde Amendment with 2025 Addendum appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Enforcement Action Taken by U.S. Department of Education Advances Investigation Against Fairfax County Public Schools

(Washington, D.C.): The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) has announced the initiation of enforcement action against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) stemming from Americans United for Life (AUL) client Mrs. Zenaida Perez, an ESOL teacher at Centreville High School. Mrs. Perez noted having faced retaliation and discrimination by her employer for bringing to light reports of a school social worker facilitating and financing abortion for minors without […] The post Enforcement Action Taken by U.S. Department of Education Advances Investigation Against Fairfax County Public Schools appeared

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Department of Education Demands Immediate Answers Regarding High School Abortion Scandal

As the shocking allegations coming out of Centerville High School Continue to unfold, and the state police continue their investigation, the federal government has opened another angle of investigation on the case. The U. S. Department of Education, under the Student Privacy Policy Office, is asking for answers to serious questions regarding school practices and specifics […] The post Department of Education Demands Immediate Answers Regarding High School Abortion Scandal appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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She Called For Help And Found Jesus

Love Life is not only about saving babies from abortion but also about seeing souls saved through the Gospel. Recently, we reached a powerful milestone as over 1,200 people have surrendered their lives to Jesus through this ministry. Whether through an encounter on the sidewalk, through a connection to a House of Refuge church, or […] The post She Called For Help And Found Jesus first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Tim Ryan Can’t Decide if He Wants to Run for Governor, but We All Know Where He Stands on Abortion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ohio Right to Life Responds to Tim Ryan’s Gubernatorial Race Indecision COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Right to… The post Tim Ryan Can’t Decide if He Wants to Run for Governor, but We All Know Where He Stands on Abortion appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .

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Senator Cassidy Puts Federal Pressure on Fairfax County Public Schools Over Alleged Illegal Abortions

(Washington, D.C.): U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, recently submitted a letter to Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid regarding allegations of minors coerced into abortions by district employees brought forward by Americans United for Life (AUL) client Mrs. Zenaida Perez, an ESOL Teacher at Centreville High School. Following the call […] The post Senator Cassidy Puts Federal Pressure on Fairfax County Public Schools Over Alleged Illegal Abortions appeared first on Americans United f

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Abortion Clinics are Closing Because Taxpayer Funding is Drying Up, Which Means You’ve Been Funding Abortions For Decades

Contributor: ATTWN Staff For decades, federal taxpayer dollars have not been technically allowed to pay for abortions under the Hyde Amendment. Rep. Henry Hyde was an ardent supporter of life and ensured that this provision was included in all budget bills. But here’s the thing: taxpayer dollars could absolutely go to these same abortion clinics through Medicaid for reimbursements for ... Read More

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Free Speech Under Fire on Campuses Nationwide

Life Legal is defending pro-life advocates facing free speech violations on American campuses. Cases include wrongful restrictions at Hutchinson Community College and arrests in San Jose. Life Legal aims to uphold constitutional rights and promote dialogue against censorship. Support is crucial for sustaining these legal battles and protecting free speech. The post Free Speech Under Fire on Campuses Nationwide appeared first on .

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Glasgow Grandmother arrested AGAIN for offering conversations in abortion “buffer zone”

Christian grandmother arrested a second time; criminally charged for holding a sign reading “Coercion is a crime, here to talk, only if you want” within 200m of a hospital Rose Docherty, aged 75, left without chair for two hours in a police cell – despite having two hip replacements https://adfinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Glasgow-3.mov GLASGOW (27 September 2025) – 75-year-old grandmother Rose Docherty has been arrested a second time and criminally […] The post Glasgow Grandmother arrested AGAIN for offering conversations in abortion “buffer zone” appeared first on Alliance Def

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Save the Storks highlights mental health toll of abortion, points women to healing

National Day of Forgiveness and Mental Health Screening Month underscores the need for hope, resources and clarity September 26, 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Save the Storks, a national organization dedicated to empowering women facing unplanned pregnancies, is calling attention to the often-overlooked mental health consequences of abortion and points women to resources to find […] The post Save the Storks highlights mental health toll of abortion, points women to healing appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Kansas attorney general, ADF attorneys defend pro-life, pro-woman law in court

ADF announces trial-related media availability in a Kansas challenge to abortion informed-consent and reporting requirements. The release explains the state’s defense of requirements to disclose risks, available assistance, and information about reasons for abortion.

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Pregnancy Centers: Hidden Lifelines of Hope

While abortion facilities often position themselves as the only resources for unplanned pregnancies, nearly three thousand pro-life pregnancy centers (PCs) across the country exist to provide compassionate, life-affirming options and support. PCs were first founded in Toronto, California, and Hawaii several years before the Roe v. Wade decision. Since then, they have expanded across the […] The post Pregnancy Centers: Hidden Lifelines of Hope appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Is Abortion Acceptable When the Mother’s Life Is in Danger?

When a woman experiences complications during pregnancy, especially life-threatening ones, she deserves the highest standard of medical care and every effort to save her life. The pro-life movement responds to these situations with compassion — not only for the child in the womb, but also for the brave mother fighting for her own life. Too […] The post Is Abortion Acceptable When the Mother’s Life Is in Danger? appeared first on Human Coalition .

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The Internet Trolls Came After Us…

Message from Our President & CEO: Dear Friends, Since the fall of Roe v. Wade and the rise of DIY, at-home chemical abortions, the proverbial “sidewalk” on which we serve is expanding. And it is incumbent upon us to engage the abortion-vulnerable where we find them, including on social media. On some days that means taking on […] The post The Internet Trolls Came After Us… first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Fairfax County Abortion Scandal Grows as Concerns Reach Members of the United State Senate.

News broke today that U.S Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) who is also Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has demanded answers to the Committee’s questions regarding the story arising out of a Fairfax, Virginia high school. Staff at Centerville High School may have urged—and facilitated—abortions for minor girls and the […] The post Fairfax County Abortion Scandal Grows as Concerns Reach Members of the United State Senate. appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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Not a You Thing…It’s a God Thing

“The Lord had placed me in the right place at the right time,” Kiedra Thompson said, describing the interaction with a mom who chose life on the sidewalk of a Queens NY abortion center. “The mom told me you were here for a reason…talking to you helped me so much. I am just going to […] The post Not a You Thing…It’s a God Thing first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Episode 32-Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion with Megan Almon

Speaking up for the voiceless isn’t easy—but it’s essential. In this episode of The LifeCast , host Rich Bennett welcomes Megan Almon—an award-winning journalist turned Christian apologist with more than a decade of experience speaking on bioethics and cultural issues. Megan equips listeners to confidently advocate for the preborn, gently correct common cultural lies with moral clarity, and ask clarifying questions that open doors for meaningful, grace-filled conversations. Through powerful stories of changed minds and hearts, she shares why younger generations are increasingly pro-life and ho

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Fact Sheet: Abortion and Mental Health

Originally published September 2023; updated and expanded September 2025 What does the research show? Meta-analyses and other large studies indicate that abortion can adversely impact mental health. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis by Bodunde et al. examining mental health after different adverse pregnancy outcomes, for example, found that abortion was associated with depression and […] The post Fact Sheet: Abortion and Mental Health appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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How to Talk About Abortion Without Getting Into a Fight

Abortion is one of the most sensitive and polarizing topics out there. It can bring up strong emotions and sometimes even cause arguments between friends, family, or others. But talking about abortion doesn’t have to be confrontational. In light of the recent tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk, many have been inspired to stand for truth and […] The post How to Talk About Abortion Without Getting Into a Fight appeared first on Save the Storks .

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New Research Links Abortion Causing Psychiatric Harm To Women

A few days ago, a team of Canadian researchers published an extraordinary study in The Journal of Psychiatric Research – a study that has the potential to transform the conversation about abortion. Drawing on medical records from over 1.2 million pregnancies in Quebec between 2006 and 2022, the study tracked women’s mental health for up… The post New Research Links Abortion Causing Psychiatric Harm To Women appeared first on Human Life International .

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We Mean What We Say

When we say we’re here to help moms build up their futures, we mean it. One morning in Georgia, a woman pulled into the abortion facility lot, opened her door, and started videotaping our Sidewalk Advocate Cathy. Cathy waved and said hello, and explained that she was there to help. Cathy invited the woman to […] The post We Mean What We Say first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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CLI signs on to Advancing American Freedom Amicus Brief in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin

The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) recently joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF) and numerous other pro-life organizations in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin. In the brief, CLI, AAF, and other amicus curiae argue in support of the First Amendment rights of New […] The post CLI signs on to Advancing American Freedom Amicus Brief in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 2: “Bodily Autonomy”

“Abortion does not kill a potential human person; it kills a human person with great potential.” — Author Unknown Knowing how to defend your pro-life convictions on abortion isn’t just important. It can have life or death consequences in a country where thousands of children are aborted each day. We cannot be silent on the […] The post How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 2: “Bodily Autonomy” appeared first on Human Coalition .

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From Disagreement to Dialogue: Tips for Having a Conversation on Abortion

As someone who stands for life, you may have asked yourself the question, “How do I talk to my friends and family about abortion if they’re pro-abortion?” I believe every person who is pro-life should feel comfortable having this conversation and confident in sharing their beliefs. This article will highlight common ground between those who […] The post From Disagreement to Dialogue: Tips for Having a Conversation on Abortion appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Clare Ath|Human Coalition|

Americans United for Life Acquires the Center for Client Safety to Hold Abortion Facilities Accountable

(Washington, D.C.): Americans United for Life (AUL) is privileged and pleased to announce that the Center for Client Safety (CCS) has become a division of AUL and will be serving as the enforcement arm of the organization. This unification will provide a shared vision for justice, accountability, and the protection of women and their preborn […] The post Americans United for Life Acquires the Center for Client Safety to Hold Abortion Facilities Accountable appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Americans United for Life Urges the VA to Restrict Funding on Abortion Services

(Washington, D.C.): Yesterday, Americans United for Life submitted an administrative comment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in support of a proposed rule that would restore funding restrictions on abortion and abortion counseling under their medical benefits package and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Under the […] The post Americans United for Life Urges the VA to Restrict Funding on Abortion Services appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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