Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Ireland’s terrible combination: more abortions and fewer births

Since the 2018 referendum repealing the Eighth Amendment, the number of abortions in Ireland has continued to rise. According to the annual report produced by the Department of Health recently the number rose to 10,852 in 2024 compared with 6,666 in 2019. This represents a 63pc increase. Additionally, 201 Irish residents had abortions in England, […] The post Ireland’s terrible combination: more abortions and fewer births first appeared on The Iona Institute .

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Why Facts Fail: How to Actually Change Minds About Abortion

Vitae Foundation research shows that presenting facts alone does not change minds on abortion, as people often evaluate the issue based on complex emotional, relational, and financial circumstances. Effective engagement requires emotional safety, empathy, storytelling, calm communication, and asking open-ended questions to foster reflection and understanding.

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Episode 29-Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion with Sydna Massé

Healing after abortion is possible, even when the pain feels overwhelming and lifelong. On this episode of The LifeCas t, Rich Bennett sits down with Sydna Massé—compassionate pro-life speaker, author of Her Choice to Heal: Finding Spiritual and Emotional Peace After Abortion , and CEO of Ramah International. Sydna shares her deeply personal journey through abortion, the trauma and PTSD many women face, and the path to healing through faith. She discusses what inspired her to write her book and offers hope that emotional and spiritual restoration is possible, reminding listeners that God’s gra

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Christian Arrested for Silent Prayer Back Under Investigation

Crown Prosecution Service to advise on charging Isabel Vaughan-Spruce again for praying silently near abortion facility in Birmingham Charitable volunteer, who was cleared in court and received a payout from police for being unjustly arrested twice for her silent prayers, has been consistently praying in same location for twenty years Birmingham (10th August 2025) – […] The post Christian Arrested for Silent Prayer Back Under Investigation appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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What is Telecare and How Does it Help Rescue Children?

What Is Telecare? Supporting Women Facing Unexpected Pregnancies At Human Coalition, Telecare is a compassionate, life-affirming intervention that connects women in crisis with real-time, virtual Options Counseling—before they make an irreversible decision about abortion. It’s how we help moms explore their options, take time to consider their choice, and realize they’re not alone. Telecare is […] The post What is Telecare and How Does it Help Rescue Children? appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Are Fairfax County High Schools Paying for Student Abortions?

Alarm bells are going off again for parents in Fairfax County, Virginia. A report has emerged concerning activities at certain high schools in Fairfax County involving school staff members urging minor girls to get abortions without informing parents. Virginia law currently requires parental consent unless the teenager appeals for a judicial bypass. The details of […] The post Are Fairfax County High Schools Paying for Student Abortions? appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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UN Report Condemns Sex-Selective Abortion

Sex-based violence against women and girls – violence perpetrated against females solely because they are females – is a sad reality in our world. To combat this injustice, the United Nations established a Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls in 1994. The mandate of the current Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem, is not only […]

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Why Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Fund Abortion Providers

Ben Clapper (00:12) Hey everybody, welcome to the Pro-Life Pod. My name is Ben Clapper with Louisiana Right to Life and here on the Pro-Life Pod, we talk about all things in the pro-life movement in the great state of Louisiana. Today I have on with me Inzina the policy director and attorney for... The post Why Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Fund Abortion Providers appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .

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TIKTOK BANNED FORMER ABORTION WORKER GROUP FROM PLATFORM

Contributor: ATTWN Staff TikTok has banned And Then There Were None, one of Abby Johnson’s ministries that supports former abortion workers, helps them obtain new jobs, and provides a platform for them to tell their stories when they are ready. The appeal of the ban, which was based upon the ‘violation of Community Guidelines’ from this reel featuring former sex-ed ... Read More

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Strength in Unity: The Power of Partnership in the Pro-Life Movement

Human Coalition’s mission is to end abortion in America. And to achieve this goal, we work alongside countless advocates and organizations that each work toward this goal in unique ways. That’s why we’re grateful to work alongside several organizations to rescue babies from abortion. Each has unique strengths they bring to the table. We value […] The post Strength in Unity: The Power of Partnership in the Pro-Life Movement appeared first on Human Coalition .

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From Fear to Joy: How One Ultrasound Changed Everything for Toria and Joel

“This is really bad timing.” That’s how Toria began her appointment at one of Save the Storks’ partner pregnancy clinics, Women’s Life Care Center, in Little Canada, Minnesota. She and her boyfriend, Joel, were visibly anxious and unsure. Toria was leaning toward abortion and feeling overwhelmed by the idea of continuing her pregnancy. Though the couple […] The post From Fear to Joy: How One Ultrasound Changed Everything for Toria and Joel appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Federal court permanently blocks Colorado ban on Abortion Pill Reversal, affirming women's right to choose life

Trudden reports a federal injunction protecting providers challenging Colorado's restrictions on abortion-pill-reversal services. The article presents the plaintiffs' and advocates' responses; the legal ruling should not be read as independent clinical proof of treatment effectiveness.

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Bubble Zones: Constitutional, or an Abortion Distortion of the First Amendment?

by Sarah Newton In the three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and held there is no federal “right to abortion”, multiple cases have raised the First Amendment rights of sidewalk counselors to speak to and approach abortion-minded women on public property outside abortion facilities. […] The post Bubble Zones: Constitutional, or an Abortion Distortion of the First Amendment? appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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The Richness of Life Beyond Physical Disabilities

Imagine hearing that your life has limited value because you are missing an arm or a leg. It’s a sad belief that many hold, and I was recently reminded of this when my mom told me a story about the daughter of a friend of hers who had an abortion because the child’s body failed […] The post The Richness of Life Beyond Physical Disabilities appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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Breda O’Brien discusses our new record high abortion figures

New figures quietly released by the Government show that last year almost 11,000 abortions took place in Ireland, a new record high. The actual figure might be higher than this, because hospitals have not reported their full data yet, according to the Pro-Life Campaign. In her column last Saturday in The Irish Times, Iona Institute […] The post Breda O’Brien discusses our new record high abortion figures first appeared on The Iona Institute .

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Hope in Action: Storks Partner Wins National Recognition

Among the many warriors fighting for life across the country, our partners at Triad Coalition for Life stand out. Since its founding in 2020, Bobby Singleton and Tim Rogers have worked tirelessly to support abortion-vulnerable women. Most recently, by launching their own Save the Storks Mobile Medical Clinic in 2023. Their dedication was nationally recognized […] The post Hope in Action: Storks Partner Wins National Recognition appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Mail-Order Abortion Rules: Text, Context, and History of the Comstock Act’s Restrictions on Mailing Abortion Pills

Written by Brooke Paz The Future of Abortion Pill Access In 2022, the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturned Roe v. Wade, reviving previously unenforceable abortion laws, inspiring new legislative efforts, and inciting scrutiny of life-affirming legislation. Carolyn McDonnell, Litigation Counsel, examines the history of the federal rules prohibiting mail-order abortion […] The post Mail-Order Abortion Rules: Text, Context, and History of the Comstock Act’s Restrictions on Mailing Abortion Pills appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Federal Court Turns Away Abortion Pill Maker’s Attempt To Overturn Dobbs

Federal Court Turns Away Abortion Pill Maker’s Attempt To Overturn Dobbs On Wednesday of this week, the Fourth Circuit delivered a significant victory for the […] The post Federal Court Turns Away Abortion Pill Maker’s Attempt To Overturn Dobbs appeared first on .

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Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States

Do you know what’s happening behind the scenes at the Organization of American States (OAS)? This intergovernmental organization has a huge influence in the laws and policies of many countries in the Americas. On today’s episode, Luis Martinez, who leads HLI’s mission at the Organization of American States, explains how global activists are using OAS… The post Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States appeared first on Human Life International .

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A miscarriage of justice: how ‘buffer zones’ silence democratic debate

Holly Baines dives into chapter 12 of the “Abortion ‘Buffer Zones’ report” and summarises the key findings exposing the weaponisation of abortion buffer zones to erode freedom of speech Have abortion buffer zones been weaponised to shut down democratic debate? And are pro-lifers facing a miscarriage of justice due to financial disparities during private prosecutions? ... The post A miscarriage of justice: how ‘buffer zones’ silence democratic debate appeared first on Christian Concern .

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Hope is Rising in Detroit

During a recent prayer walk on 8 Mile Road in Detroit, while members of Love Life’s national leadership team were in town, a powerful moment unfolded: a mom chose life outside the abortion center. This decision was the fruit of prayer and the faithful, consistent presence of the church. It’s moments like these that remind […] The post Hope is Rising in Detroit first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Equipping Counselors to Facilitate Abortion Healing

Vitae Foundation has developed a strategic plan to serve the Pro-Life Movement by focusing on emotional research and equipping counselors to better address abortion-related trauma. Their upcoming twelfth Emotional Research study will focus solely on men to help them provide life-affirming support and protect children, born and preborn.

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A nation in crisis: new stats reveal the destruction of our national conscience

Andrea Williams discusses devastating abortion stats and encourages the Church to respond faithfully and boldly to these increasing attacks on human life in the UK. A new analysis of abortion figures has revealed the devastating reality that 40.3% of pregnancies in the Labour-majority cities of Liverpool and Brighton and Hove end in abortion. This analysis ... The post A nation in crisis: new stats reveal the destruction of our national conscience appeared first on Christian Concern .

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Standing in the Gap: Why the Big, Beautiful Bill Matters–and Why Our Work Is Far from Over

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the “Big, Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping piece of legislation that’s sending ripples through the world of women’s healthcare. Under this bill is the Hyde Amendment, officially titled the “Protecting Life and Ending Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act,” which represents one of the most significant pro-life victories in recent […] The post Standing in the Gap: Why the Big, Beautiful Bill Matters–and Why Our Work Is Far from Over appeared first on Save the Storks .

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President Trump Signs One Big Beautiful Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Note: We are gratified that the federal bill that President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025 will ensure that no Title X federal medicaid taxpayer dollars will be allocated to Planned Parenthood clinics for one year, including those operating in NJ. NJ Governor Murphy and the NJ abortion-obsessed Democrats allocated $52.3M in the […]

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