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Muslim Democrat claims protecting unborn babies makes women ‘vehicle for fetus’

Michigan Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated that forbidding abortion reduces women to 'simply a carrying vehicle for a fetus that has not ever breathed air in the world.' He emphasized that the life of the mother cannot be curtailed by such a reduction and advocated for preventing unwanted pregnancies as the best way to prevent abortion.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

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|

Euthanasia killing of Christian grandmother now under criminal investigation

Canadian law enforcement is investigating the euthanasia of 83-year-old Christian great-grandmother Brigitte Stegemann, who was euthanized on July 10 despite previously refusing due to her beliefs and cognitive decline. Her family alleges that her consent was improperly obtained while her granddaughter, who held power of attorney, was on vacation, and they have appealed to multiple authorities including the Ontario Chief Coroner's Office and Belleville Police, who confirmed the investigation is ongoing.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Even liberals push back on Planned Parenthood suggesting men can get pregnant

Planned Parenthood declared on social media that 'people of all genders need abortions,' linking its abortion services with support for gender-fluid ideology. This statement prompted pushback, including from liberals, who questioned the notion that men can get pregnant in response to the September 4 Instagram post.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

WATCH: Students protest pro-life Kristin Hawkins at Catholic university

Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America, reported that Gonzaga University officials shut down her attempts to engage with pro-abortion advocates during her visit to the Catholic campus. She stated that she was banned from tabling and that the administration prevented students from asking questions, while some Catholic student protestors demanded the Church change its stance on abortion.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Illinois can’t force nuns to participate in assisted suicide for now: judge

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing Illinois from enforcing its new euthanasia law on Carmelite nuns and the Little Sisters of the Poor. The legal challenge involves Catholic leaders and healthcare institutions arguing that the law threatens their religious identity by requiring participation in assisted suicide and restricting speech about it.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Abortion activists complain about Idaho referendum language

The Idaho Supreme Court approved the final ballot language for a referendum to legalize abortion, which explains the proposal's effects despite objections from pro-abortion activists. The initiative, called the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, would create a right to abortion before fetal viability and in medical emergencies after viability, while a 'no' vote would maintain Idaho's current restrictive abortion laws with exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Activists push ‘religious freedom’ for abortion at Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether abortion is protected under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, following a challenge by the ACLU against Indiana's abortion ban based on plaintiffs' asserted religious beliefs. The state attorney general's office urged dismissal of the case, arguing the plaintiffs lack standing as they have not been pregnant or sought abortions, while the ACLU contends the law forces women to alter their behavior to avoid pregnancy or face legal challenges.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Andorra’s PM vows abortion will be decriminalized despite Vatican pushback

Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced that the government plans to decriminalize abortion next year despite opposition from the Vatican, emphasizing that the decision will not jeopardize the country's institutional system. Currently, abortion is illegal in all cases in Andorra, a predominantly Catholic country governed as a parliamentary diarchy with co-princes including the bishop of La Seu d’Urgell, but officials aim to pass legislation by April that may limit prosecution to physicians while protecting women who seek abortions.

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Calvin Freiburger|LifeSiteNews|

Abortion pill group works with social media influencers to promote DIY abortions

Carafem, a mail-order abortion drug distributor, is partnering with social media influencers to promote at-home chemical abortions through videos that appear as personal experiences but are likely paid advertisements. Live Action's investigation highlights concerns about the safety of mail-order abortion pills, citing data that suggests higher risks of serious adverse reactions and ongoing legal efforts to restore in-person dispensing requirements for abortion pills in the U.S.

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