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Christian leaders, led by Senator Josh Hawley and over 30 pastors, have issued a Declaration for Life calling for a ban on the abortion drug mifepristone and affirming the dignity of unborn children from conception. South Korean Catholic bishops have also opposed their government's expansion of abortion pill use, while pro-life groups in the U.S.
Read →Christian leaders, led by Sen. Josh Hawley and over 30 pastors, have issued a Declaration for Life calling for a ban on the abortion drug mifepristone and affirming the dignity of unborn children from conception, with 100 faith leaders and 50,000 citizens signing the declaration.
Read →Hassan Abbas, a medical resident in Toledo, Ohio, secretly gave his girlfriend abortion pills he ordered online under his estranged wife's identity, resulting in the loss of her unborn baby, and was sentenced to six months in jail with two years probation. In contrast, a similar case in Illinois resulted in a seven-year prison sentence, highlighting discrepancies in legal consequences for unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drugs across states.
Read →Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia introduced A5513, the Apple Act, in New Jersey, which requires abortion drug providers to give women written information about potential complications and their legal rights before prescribing abortion-inducing drugs, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill also protects pregnant women from criminal liability for obtaining abortion drugs, mandates reporting of complications, and allows civil actions for violations, while Congressman Chris Smith commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment emphasizing the value of every life.
Read →Hassan Abbas, who admitted to poisoning his pregnant girlfriend Jona Affholder with abortion drugs obtained online using fraudulent means, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years' probation after pleading no contest to unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug. The case highlights concerns about the lack of regulation and ease of access to mail-order abortion drugs under Biden administration rules, with ongoing legal and political efforts to challenge these policies and calls for national leadership to address related violence and criminality.
Read →Oregon recorded 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with fewer out-of-state residents traveling to Oregon for abortions compared to 2024. The decline in abortion tourism is attributed to the rise of mail-order abortion pills, which allow women to obtain abortions without traveling, while late-term abortions also decreased from 284 in 2024 to 228 in 2025.
Read →After a six-week trial in California, the state identified no woman harmed by Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and no consumer complaints against Heartbeat International or RealOptions, with testimony from three APR mothers supporting the treatment. California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the organizations of misleading women about APR, but key expert testimony and evidence presented at trial did not conclusively prove APR ineffective or unsafe, while the defense argued their speech about APR is protected by the First Amendment.
Read →U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, along with Missouri pastors and Christian leaders, released a 'Declaration for Life' emphasizing the unalienable right to life and calling on Christians to confront chemical abortion, specifically urging Congress to ban the abortion pill mifepristone.
Read →The EPA says its new testing will screen US drinking water for ‘pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and more than 1,000 potential contaminants,’ including abortion drugs.
Read →A study published in the Journal of the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine found that abortion doctors almost never screen women for coercion from partners or family members, which is a significant risk factor for abortion harm. Rosalie Markezich's case, where her boyfriend secretly ordered abortion pills in her name, highlights the lack of such screening and has led to legal actions challenging the FDA's approval of mail-order abortion pills without in-person doctor visits.
Read →Oregon reported 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with a decline in late-term abortions and out-of-state residents seeking abortions in the state. Malheur County saw a significant drop in abortions after the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility, but 90.3% of its 2025 abortions were for out-of-state residents, while Oregon Right to Life continues efforts to promote life-affirming alternatives and address abortion pill usage.
Read →Nancy Randolph, a pro-life educator and civic leader in Orlando, emphasizes the critical importance of Christian involvement in government and voting to combat anti-Christian movements and protect life from abortion to the elderly and poor. She highlights the spiritual nature of the pro-life fight, advocating for prayer, praise, and active engagement, including regular prayer vigils outside abortion clinics and sharing testimonies of transformed lives, such as former abortion doctors turning to Christ.
Read →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.
Read →Two women, Clara Munger Boyer and KPS, have filed a federal lawsuit against Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS), alleging they were coerced into abortions without proper informed consent or counseling at Planned Parenthood facilities in Minnesota. Both women describe experiencing significant pressure from family members and the fathers of their babies, with PPMNS staff failing to provide adequate information about the abortion procedures or address their moral objections and distress before performing the abortions.
Read →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.
Read →The removal of restrictions on chemical abortion drugs like mifepristone by the Biden administration, citing cases where the drug was misused and caused serious health complications, including infection and death. It also criticizes recent claims that pregnancy is non-binary, affirming that pregnancy is a binary state and emphasizing that a child is a unique human being from conception.
Read →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.
Read →The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new scientific study to test drinking water for more than 1,400 contaminants, including the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, using samples from several metropolitan areas.
Read →California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking to punish pro-life organizations Heartbeat International and RealOptions for informing women about abortion pill reversal, demanding millions in penalties and restrictions on their speech. Three women testified in court that after taking mifepristone and regretting their decision, they sought and received help from these organizations to continue their pregnancies, resulting in healthy children and highlighting the impact of the contested information described by California as 'hope.
Read →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.
Read →Closing arguments in the case against the California Attorney General, filed by Thomas More Society on behalf of Heartbeat International and RealOptions, are scheduled for September 17, 2026, in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland after a nearly three-year legal battle and six-week bench trial. The defendants argue that the Attorney General failed to prove their speech about Abortion Pill Reversal is commercial, false, or misleading, and no evidence was presented of any woman harmed by APR, which remains legal and approved for continuing education in California.
Read →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.
Read →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.
Read →How changes in abortion laws in the United States following the Dobbs decision have resulted in increased use of medication abortion. It also examines women's experiences with medication abortion through their online narratives, as analyzed in a critical inquiry co-authored by Stuart W.
Read →Senator Josh Hawley announced the signing of a new Declaration for Life at the Missouri Prayer Breakfast, calling on Congress members to support his legislation to ban the chemical 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 lawsuits against its manufacturers, with the FDA currently reviewing the drug and expected to announce a decision by the end of the year.
Read →Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is reversing former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's conservative policies by allowing LGBT pride parades, revising adoption approval processes for single applicants, and planning to repeal bans on promoting homosexuality and gender ideology to children. Additionally, Magyar's government is reviewing pro-life policies, including the requirement for pregnant mothers to hear fetal heartbeats and the potential approval of the abortion pill and changes to morning-after pill prescriptions.
Read →The UCSF study on telehealth medication abortion tracked 6,034 cases but lost contact with 1,580 women, over a quarter of the participants, and assumed their outcomes matched those who reported back. This lack of follow-up potentially undercounts complications, as independent analyses and insurance data suggest serious adverse event rates closer to 11 percent, contrasting with the study's reported 0.25 percent serious adverse event rate.
Read →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.
Read →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.
Read →California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 2540, which requires every community college with a student health center to stock and advertise the abortion pill, with the mandate expected to take effect by January 2029 if signed by Governor Newsom. Community college health centers, often staffed by a single nurse responsible for thousands of students, will either dispense the pill through telehealth or contracted external agencies, raising concerns about the capacity to manage the medical risks associated with chemical abortions.
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