On September 14, the Jayton, Texas City Council considered an ordinance to outlaw abortion and abortion trafficking, declaring the city a Sanctuary City for the Unborn, but voted 4-1 to table the measure for further review at the next meeting on September 22. If adopted, the ordinance would prohibit elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Jayton, extend enforcement of the Texas Heartbeat Act from detectable heartbeat to fertilization, and ban abortion-inducing drugs and related activities within the city, enforced through private lawsuits against violators but not against mothers.
A medical review committee in the Netherlands concluded that the doctor who oversaw the country's first euthanasia of a child under 12 had acted with due care, as the child suffered from severe disabilities and unbearable suffering without prospect of improvement. The euthanasia was performed shortly before the child's second birthday, following consultations with other physicians and parental consent, marking the first such case since the Netherlands authorized euthanasia for children under 12 in 2024.
Christians are encouraged to apply biblical principles when voting by assessing candidates' character and stances on issues like marriage, abortion, and religious liberty. The article also stresses the importance of voter registration, church involvement in political education, and active participation in the cultural and political process to support leaders aligned with a biblical worldview.
Senator Josh Hawley and a committee of pastors released a 'Declaration for Life' calling on Congress to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, highlighting that life is the most foundational right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Hawley emphasized that only Congress can act to remove mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug schedule and criticized the lack of legislative action despite the drug's widespread use and associated health risks.
The City of Snyder, Texas, moved forward with a Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance banning abortion and abortion trafficking after a unanimous 6-0 vote on the first reading, with a final vote scheduled for October 5. The ordinance prohibits elective abortions and abortion trafficking within Snyder, extends private enforcement mechanisms, and includes exemptions for medical emergencies and certain fertility treatments, allowing civil actions against violators but not against women seeking abortions.
Rep. Chris Smith hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal Medicaid funds from being used for abortion.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in State of Louisiana v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's policy allowing chemical abortion drugs to be mailed without an in-person medical exam, a policy initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic and continued by both the Biden and Trump administrations.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund endorsed Zach Lahn for governor of Iowa, highlighting his strong pro-life stance and contrasting him with Democrat Rob Sand's position on abortion.
A two-year-old child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy was euthanized in the Netherlands in 2025, marking the first euthanasia case for a non-infant child under 12 following the country's 2024 law expansion allowing euthanasia for children of all ages. Despite independent doctors initially concluding the child was not continuously suffering unbearably and that reasonable alternatives existed, the euthanasia proceeded after a second opinion confirmed the criteria were met, and the doctor complied with due-care requirements according to the Review Committee.
Catholics for Choice (CFC) is criticized for targeting pregnancy resource centers by labeling them as 'fake clinics' and anti-abortion propaganda, despite these centers providing free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and material support to women.
Assisted suicide bills were defeated in the UK, Scotland, and Slovenia due to issues with unclear language and lack of protections for vulnerable people, highlighting cultural challenges and the need for better end-of-life care. The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition opposes medical homicide and calls for improved care, equality for people with disabilities, and support for those with chronic conditions, emphasizing that opposition to killing must come before providing better care.
Forty-three countries have signed the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which states that there is no international right to abortion nor any obligation for states to finance or facilitate abortion. The declaration, first enacted in 2020 and supported by various U.S.
Senator Josh Hawley announced the signing of a new Declaration for Life at the Missouri Prayer Breakfast, urging Christians and lawmakers across America to oppose chemical abortion and support legislation banning the abortion drug mifepristone. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, co-sponsored by several Republican senators, aims to withdraw FDA approval of mifepristone and allow legal action against its manufacturers, with the FDA currently reviewing the drug and expected to announce a decision by the end of the year.
The emotional trauma experienced by women and men after abortion, including symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, substance abuse, and self-destructive behaviors, supported by personal testimonies and counseling insights. It also highlights the unique challenges of chemical abortions occurring at home, the lack of medical oversight with telehealth distribution, and calls for public recognition of abortion trauma as a public health crisis with available healing resources.
National Right to Life has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for election to the U.S. Senate, citing his consistent defense of life during his service as attorney general.
Abortions in the United States increased from 1,108,810 in 2024 to 1,129,020 in 2025, according to data from the #WeCount project and Guttmacher's MAPS. The rise in abortions is attributed to factors including more women ordering abortion drugs online and obtaining abortions in states where it remains legal, as well as increased out-of-state travel for abortions, despite various state-level legal restrictions enacted after the overturning of Roe v.
Tierra Walker, a high-risk patient with severe preeclampsia and other chronic conditions, died due to untreated hypertensive cardiovascular disease and inadequate medical care, not because of Texas' abortion ban. Medical experts and the law indicate that life-saving interventions, including induction of labor, were legally permitted and that her death resulted from failures in basic obstetric care rather than restrictions imposed by the abortion statute.
Pope Leo XIV recalled the Second Vatican Council's condemnation of abortion, euthanasia, and voluntary suicide as acts "against life itself" during his general audience in St. Peter's Square, emphasizing that Catholics should use this teaching to evaluate contemporary political projects.
Alliance Defending Freedom is challenging the FDA's policy that allows abortion drugs like mifepristone to be mailed, arguing it undermines state laws that prohibit abortion and can lead to coercion, as in the case of Rosalie Markezich in Louisiana. Pro-life organizations, including Family Council, have filed legal briefs and are urging the federal government to reverse the FDA's mail-order abortion drug policy, citing health risks and the need for in-person medical oversight.
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew R. Byrne, who has a career of pro-life work, to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The vote was 52-45. President Donald Trump nominated Byrne on the recommendation of Ohio’s two Republican senators and Vice President JD […] The post Senate Confirms Pro-Life State Judge for Federal Judgeship appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, and other pro-life lawmakers today called on the Trump administration to reissue a rule to ensure taxpayers know whether their Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans provide coverage for abortion services. The request was prompted by a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published […] The post Pro-Life Senator Calls on Trump to Stop Abortion Funding in Obamacare appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Abortion-pill advocates often cite studies claiming medication abortion is highly effective and serious complications are extremely rare. However, a widely cited study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has been scrutinized for raising serious questions about the validity of those conclusions.
The 50th anniversary of the life-saving Hyde Amendment is about as good an illustration of the adage that “one man’s meat is another man’s poison” as you’ll ever get. Pro-abortionists loathe this rider to the annual Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill and have spent five decades doing their level best to […] The post Hyde Amendment Will Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Stopping Tax-Funded Abortions appeared first on LifeNews.com .
A new peer-reviewed study by Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) researchers used Medicaid data to identify a history of pregnancy loss, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion, as risk factors for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) in future pregnancies. SMM is defined as a life-threatening complication during pregnancy or delivery. SUPPORT LIFENEWS! If you want to help […] The post Study Shows Abortion Raises Maternal Morbidity Risk in Future Pregnancies appeared first on LifeNews.com .
A new report from the U.S. government’s nonpartisan watchdog agency revealed that federal taxpayers subsidized 1,719 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) that covered elective abortions for an estimated 4.4 million individuals this year alone. The report also showed that 683 more abortion-covering QHPs were available through the ACA than when GAO issued […] The post New Report Shows 1,719 Obamacare Plans Used Tax Dollars to Pay for Abortions appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Two women have filed a federal lawsuit against Planned Parenthood affiliates, alleging they were pressured into unwanted abortions at Minnesota abortion facilities in 2020 and 2021 and that the abortions violated their constitutional rights. The 80-page proposed class-action complaint was filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. It seeks to represent […] The post Women Sue Planned Parenthood for Pressuring Them to Have Abortions appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Since taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro has mentioned abortion or abortion euphemisms a total of 235 times on his X account. In contrast, he has not mentioned adoption at all during this period.
Last week, YouGov, in conjunction with St. Louis University, released the results of a recent poll of over 900 likely Missouri voters. The poll contained a question on Missouri’s Amendment Three, which would remove the right to an abortion from Missouri’s constitution and prohibit gender transition procedures for minors. The results indicate that Amendment Three […] The post Missouri Must Vote for Amendment 3 to Save Babies From Abortions appeared first on LifeNews.com .
A Florence County infant has become the 87th baby safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, legislation strongly supported by South Carolina Citizens for Life and passed by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2000. The Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborn Infants Act, commonly known as Daniel’s Law, allows a person to safely surrender a newborn less […] The post South Carolina Safe Haven Law Saves 87th Baby From Infanticide appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Virginia is on the brink of making history once again. In only a week’s time, the opportunity for individual citizens to change the course of our state’s place in the current struggle to protect human life begins in earnest. Early voting begins on September 18th. Every single vote matters because a simple majority will defeat the Unlimited […] The post Virginia Should Vote No on Question1, Oppose Abortions Up to Birth appeared first on LifeNews.com .
