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We Must Defend the Hyde Amendment From Democrat Attacks

The Hyde Amendment, first passed in 1976, prevents federal taxpayer dollars from funding elective abortions through Medicaid and has been upheld by the Supreme Court as a legal and policy victory for the pro-life movement. Recently, the Democratic Party's shift toward supporting taxpayer-funded abortion and the absence of the Hyde Amendment in President Joe Biden's budgets have raised concerns about its future, making its defense a priority for pro-life advocates.

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Michael New Ph.D.|LifeNews.com|

Virginia Pro-Lifers Fight Radical Abortion Amendment 1 Week Into Early Voting

Virginia pro-life leaders, including Olivia Gans Turner of the Virginia Society for Human Life, are urging voters to reject Ballot Question 1 during early voting, warning that the amendment would override existing laws protecting unborn children and women. Turner emphasized that the amendment, which would allow abortions up to birth, is misleadingly worded and would eliminate the state's ability to enact protective laws, while medical professionals opposing the measure are being encouraged to sign a letter against it.

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Steven Ertelt|LifeNews.com|

A Powerful Day at the 6th Annual Pennsylvania March for Life

Thousands of people gathered at the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania March for Life, where Concerned Women for America of Pennsylvania participated alongside many others united by the belief that every human life has value. The event included worship, prayer, and speeches, and was organized by the Pennsylvania Family Institute, with CWA of Pennsylvania contributing behind the scenes and encouraging ongoing involvement through prayer, relationship-building, and support.

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March for Life in Lithuania celebrates life amid Europe’s birthrate crisis

Pro-life advocates in Vilnius, Lithuania, held the annual March for Life to affirm the value of human life, oppose abortion, and call for greater support for mothers, fathers, and children amid national debates on abortion and assisted reproduction. Speakers from Latvia and Poland highlighted that declining birth rates in Eastern Europe are linked to cultural attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and family life, emphasizing that financial incentives alone cannot solve the demographic crisis.

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Free speech is not dead

On May 10, 2023, Campaign Life Coalition intended to display abortion victim photography during its National March for Life press conference but was prohibited by the Parliamentary Protective Service from doing so. Josie Luetke expressed surprise that the same signs were allowed on the city sidewalk but not on Parliament Hill. The incident highlights a restriction on displaying certain images at a government venue despite their allowance in public spaces nearby.

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admin|The Interim|

More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania

More than 3,000 pro-life advocates gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 26 for the country's second March for Life, featuring personal testimonies, speeches, and musical performances that emphasized the dignity of every human life, especially unborn children. Church leaders and international speakers highlighted the importance of practical support for families, the role of fathers, and the need for a culture of life grounded in faith and community support amid ongoing political debates over reproductive legislation in Lithuania.

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50 pro-life leaders ask FDA to restore abortion pill safeguards

Liberty Counsel and a coalition of 50 pro-life leaders sent a letter to FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton urging her to restore abortion pill safeguards that existed before the Biden administration while the FDA completes its safety review of mifepristone.

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Texas abortion law not to blame for death of Tierra Walker, pro-lifers say

Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old woman who died of preeclampsia in December 2024, is the subject of a lawsuit blaming Texas' abortion law for her death, but pro-life physicians argue her death resulted from inadequate medical care rather than the law itself. Pro-life leaders, including Dr.

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Pro-Life Groups to FDA: Finish the Study and Stop Abortion Pills

Pro-life leaders, including Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, sent a letter to FDA nominee Heidi Overton urging her to complete the ongoing study on mifepristone and restore safety measures if confirmed by the Senate. During her confirmation hearing, Overton acknowledged the importance of adhering to statutory safety and efficacy standards for medications, while pro-life advocates expressed concerns about the safety of abortion pills, risks of abuse, and the undermining of state laws protecting unborn life.

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Quinn Delamater|LifeNews.com|

She chose empowerment instead of abortion. Now she uses her art to save other babies.

Elspeth McKellar, an Australian classical painter, became pregnant after a traumatic nonconsensual encounter and chose to keep her child despite pressure from the father and others to have an abortion. She now uses her artistic talents to create pro-life content and advocate against abortion through the organization Bird Flip, aiming to educate the public and support the pro-life movement in Australia.

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Lisa Bast|Live Action News|

50 Pro-Life Leaders Urge FDA to End Biden’s Mail-Order Abortion Scheme Ahead of Commissioner Confirmation Hearing

Fifty pro-life leaders sent a letter urging FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to revoke the Biden administration's mail-order abortion policy that allows abortion pills to be distributed without in-person medical visits.

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50 pro-life leaders call on FDA nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to restore 'minimal safeguards' on mifepristone

A coalition of 50 pro-life leaders called on FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton to restore previous safeguards on the abortion drug mifepristone, including reversing the removal of the in-person dispensing requirement, while the FDA completes its safety review.

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Jon Brown|The Christian Post|

The Pro-Life Generation Has Found It’s Voice

More than 100 young people aged 18-35 attended the first ever Youth Summit at March for Life UK 2026, where speakers emphasized the importance of vocal and unashamed advocacy for unborn lives. The March for Life event in London saw 10,000 participants peacefully demonstrating for life despite aggressive counter-protesters and poor policing, with young attendees expressing deep conviction and knowledge about the pro-life cause.

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Ben Thatcher|March for Life UK|

March for Life UK 2026 Homily

The homily at the March for Life UK 2026 emphasized the value and responsibility of parenthood as a reflection of God's love, citing Pope Francis's words that each child has a place in God's heart from all eternity and that conception fulfills the Creator's eternal dream. It also highlighted the example of Saint Monica's perseverance in prayer for her son Augustine as an encouragement to continue advocating for life despite societal challenges and opposition.

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Ben Thatcher|March for Life UK|

200 masked cyclists attack March for Life in Switzerland

More than 2,200 pro-lifers gathered in Oerlikon, Zurich, for the Swiss March for Life, where an estimated 200 masked cyclists attempted to disrupt the event with firecrackers, knocking over trash bins, and blocking the route at multiple points. Police intervened with water cannons after repeatedly asking the counter-demonstrators to leave, while local officials have kept the march out of the city center, citing concerns about disruptions.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Episode 77-Because His Mother Chose Life with Pastor John Bornschein

Pastor John Bornschein shares how his mother chose life after experiencing abortion, which significantly influenced his family's future and his involvement in the pro-life movement. He emphasizes the importance of pastors and churches in advocating for the value of every life, highlighting themes of God's grace, healing, and forgiveness.

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Rich Bennett|The LifeCast|

Swiss March for Life draws thousands as masked cyclists attempt disruption

An estimated 2,200 pro-life advocates gathered in Zurich's Oerlikon district on September 19, 2026, for the annual Swiss March for Life, which was barred from the city center for the sixth consecutive year due to security concerns over hostile counterprotesters. Masked cyclists attempted to disrupt the event by setting off firecrackers and blocking the route, but police maintained control using water cannons, and organizers have launched legal proceedings challenging the city's restrictions on the march's location.

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Swiss March for Life draws thousands as masked cyclists attempt disruption

Approximately 2,200 pro-life advocates gathered in Zurich's Oerlikon district for the annual March for Life on September 19, 2026, where masked counterprotesters attempted to disrupt the event but were dispersed by police using water cannons. Organizers criticized Zurich city officials for restricting the march to the outskirts despite allowing other demonstrations in the city center, and have launched legal proceedings and a petition to challenge this policy and demand equal access.

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'Pro-life' cannot stop at opposing abortion

Angela Stanton King, founder of Auntie Angie’s House, argues that the pro-life movement must provide practical support such as housing, food, and prenatal care to mothers in need to offer a real alternative to abortion. She highlights Massachusetts' recent law expanding abortion access after 24 weeks and calls for equal commitment to supporting women who choose motherhood beyond just opposing abortion.

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Angela Stanton King|Blaze Media|

Pro-life won the battle with Dobbs, not the war

The upcoming midterm elections include four statewide ballot measures related to abortion in Missouri, Idaho, Nevada, and Virginia, each proposing different levels of abortion access and restrictions. Despite the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision returning abortion policy to the states, the article emphasizes that the pro-life movement's goal to make abortion unthinkable remains ongoing and that grassroots activism continues to be crucial in shaping the nation's future on this issue.

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