An aborted baby named Baby Wabbington was legally defined as a 'person' under New Mexico's Wrongful Death Act, leading to the baby's estate being awarded $200,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother. The lawsuit claimed the abortion providers performed the abortion without proper informed consent while the mother was under the influence of methamphetamine and failed to discuss alternatives or properly handle the baby's remains as requested.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of pro-abortion bills into law, including measures that allow non-physicians to perform abortions past the first trimester and require chemical abortions on community college campuses. Despite previously vetoing a bill related to extradition of abortionists, Newsom supports expanding abortion access and protections for abortion providers, while critics highlight the increased health risks and lack of adequate medical infrastructure for these policies.
More than 200 Virginia pastors have signed a letter urging voters to reject two proposed constitutional amendments: one enshrining abortion rights and another removing the ban on same-sex marriage. The letter, inspired by a Catholic campaign and spreading through word of mouth among clergy, argues that these amendments harm the state and contradict biblical teachings.
The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a major emphasis on the dangers and easy access of chemical abortion drugs, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after former president Jennie Bradley Lichter stepped down in July.
House Democrats have circulated an 84-page health policy agenda that includes House Bill 12, the Women's Health Protection Act, which would legalize abortion up to birth nationwide by overriding state restrictions. The bill, sponsored by Rep.
The 2027 National March for Life theme is 'The Truth is Pro-Life,' with a focus on concerns about abortion drugs and their easy access, and former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be the keynote speaker. The event will take place amid challenges such as preserving the Hyde Amendment, the approval and mail distribution of a new generic abortion drug, and a rising abortion rate, while the March for Life is undergoing a leadership transition after its former president stepped down in July.
The Hyde Amendment, first enacted on September 30, 1976, prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions in programs like Medicaid and has saved an estimated 2,678,274 unborn lives between 1976 and 2026 according to the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Despite its popularity with 60% of Americans and its inclusion in various related amendments, the Hyde Amendment faces challenges, particularly since 2010 when its protections were removed from the Affordable Care Act, leading to taxpayer-funded abortion coverage in some Obamacare plans, a situation criticized by pro-life advocates and lawmakers.
Former President Joe Biden received the Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award at the Planned Parenthood of Delaware gala on September 24, where he expressed being 'outraged and appalled' by the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Michelle, a mother of three, called Care Net’s national hotline feeling overwhelmed and considering abortion after a positive pregnancy test for her fourth child. After speaking with a coach who listened and offered support, Michelle chose to continue her pregnancy, feeling hopeful and supported by her faith and the resources provided. The coach helped Michelle reconnect with her faith and informed her about local pregnancy center support, which contributed to her decision to keep the baby. This interaction exemplifies how Care Net’s hotline provides emotional and spiritual support to women facing difficult pregnancy decisions.
The Scottish Greens have called for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland and support proposals allowing abortion up to birth, including removing legal grounds before 24 weeks and permitting approval by two healthcare professionals beyond 24 weeks based on medical, psychological, and social circumstances. On International Safe Abortion Day, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre was illuminated green in support of abortion rights, a move criticized by pro-life groups such as SPUC, who argue the proposals would leave unborn children without legal protection and call for the Scottish Government to reject these changes.
A group of over 175 Virginia pastors, mainly from Baptist and Presbyterian churches, have signed a letter urging voters to reject proposed constitutional amendments that would enshrine abortion access and same-sex marriage in the state constitution. The pastors argue that Amendment 1 would make abortion a fundamental right with limited exceptions and criticize chemical abortions for their risks, while opposing Amendment 2 for redefining marriage beyond a union between one man and one woman as outlined in Scripture.
Pro-Life Generation teams knocked on over 6,000 doors in Springfield, Missouri, held more than 150 pro-life conversations, and activated nearly 100 voters to support Amendment 3, which aims to repeal the pro-abortion provision approved in 2024 and allow abortion restrictions with specified exceptions. The deployment included students from Charles Page High School in Oklahoma and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, many of whom were first-time door knockers and gained confidence in advocating for preborn children.
Pro-Life Generation volunteers campaigned in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, against Proposition 1, which would establish a statutory right to abortion before fetal viability and potentially threaten parental-consent protections for minors. The team knocked on nearly 3,000 doors, held hundreds of conversations, distributed yard signs until they ran out, and engaged both first-time and experienced volunteers, including students from Gonzaga University.
Former abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson, who passed away from heart failure this summer, was honored recently on two episodes of The 40 Days for Life Podcast celebrating his legacy as a pro-life leader. 40 Days for Life teams worldwide held campaign kickoff events, including in Tucson, Arizona and Columbus, Georgia, where volunteers gathered for prayer and testimonies to support the pro-life cause. In Tucson, a woman who had considered abortion shared how choosing life saved her and her baby, inspiring the 130 attendees, while in Columbus, Georgia, volunteers packed the kickoff rally, which featured prayer, worship, and encouragement for the campaign ahead.
Amanda Jablonski and Brandon Chancey, a Tennessee couple, traveled to Chicago to obtain a late abortion after learning their unborn daughter Daisy had anencephaly at 22 weeks because Tennessee law did not allow it without immediate risk to the mother's health. Tennessee law permits abortion only under specific health risk criteria, which the couple's doctors did not find met, and many women with anencephalic pregnancies carry to term with perinatal hospice support.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has allocated £254 million through the CHOICES programme to fund abortion and contraceptive services in developing countries including Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Chad, and Malawi, with a projection to prevent 14 million births by 2028. Critics argue this funding prioritizes economic considerations over women's rights and maternal care, and they condemn the programme as eugenic and harmful, especially given domestic budget constraints and past concerns about UK aid supporting coerced abortions in other countries.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have prevented future governors from honoring extradition requests for abortion providers charged in other states, despite the bill passing both legislative chambers with significant support. Newsom previously refused to extradite Dr.
International Safe Abortion Day is celebrated globally on September 28 with marches and green-themed events, but some women who died from legal abortions are not remembered in these celebrations. The article lists several women who died following abortion procedures at licensed clinics, challenging the narrative that legal abortion is always safe.
A lively infant boy observed during a church visit exemplified the joy and innocence that babies bring into the world. The article calls for spreading awareness about the value of choosing life and condemns abortion as an act that robs families of joy.
In 2020, a 26-week-old viable fetus was aborted at Curtis Boyd's Southwestern Women's Options clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit settled for $200,000, marking the first time an abortionist was sued for wrongful death of a baby in the state. The lawsuit argued the mother, who was on methamphetamine, could not give valid informed consent, and New Mexico law recognizes viable unborn babies as persons under the Wrongful Death Act, despite the state's permissive abortion laws.
Former President Joe Biden received the Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award from Planned Parenthood of Delaware and used his acceptance speech to defend his record on abortion, urging supporters not to give up the fight for legal abortion. Biden reflected on his response to the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision by signing an executive order to protect access to reproductive healthcare and helping women seek abortions in states where it remained legal.
Raquel Rose initially scheduled an abortion after discovering her unplanned pregnancy but canceled it following a profound experience at a Catholic Mass that gave her hope and a sense of Jesus' love. Supported by her family, friends, and professors, she embraced motherhood, graduated college on time, and later founded The Little Rose Shop, a successful Catholic lifestyle brand inspired by her faith journey.
The Hyde Amendment, passed in 1977 and named after Congressman Henry J. Hyde, prohibits federal funds from being used for abortions through programs like Medicaid and Medicare, affecting 34 states and the District of Columbia.
Belfast City Hall was not lit up on September 28 to celebrate abortion after a Democratic Unionist Party challenge put the plan on hold and a legal opinion was sought regarding the challenge. Meanwhile, pro-life supporters, including the group Precious Life, organized a peaceful Choose Life event where they marched to City Hall carrying lights as a public witness for unborn children.
Dave Andrusko draws on George Orwell's critiques of political language to argue that pro-abortion rhetoric often serves as a defense of indefensible acts, such as infanticide and abortion procedures that cause fetal pain. He highlights societal hypocrisy in tolerating discrimination against unborn children while condemning other forms of bigotry, emphasizing the need to consistently advocate for the protection and dignity of all unborn children regardless of their circumstances.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham leads Democratic nominee Annie Andrews by a narrow margin of 43.4% to 42.3% in a poll conducted by The Trafalgar Group among 1,087 likely general election voters.
Former US President Joe Biden was honored by Planned Parenthood of Delaware and expressed that he was 'outraged and appalled' by the 2022 ruling overturning Roe v Wade. Biden is described as a professed Catholic and abortion supporter.
An Ohio judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Issue 1, the 2023 amendment that established a right to abortion in the state's constitution, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. The judge did not address the merits of the case, noting that the plaintiffs could not demonstrate personal harm from the amendment, including a claim regarding parental consent for minors seeking abortions.
Joe Biden received the Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award from Planned Parenthood of Delaware in 2026 and credited Sloan for his political career, stating he would not have become senator or president without her support. During the event, Biden highlighted his executive actions to protect access to reproductive health care following the Dobbs decision, while Planned Parenthood reported record abortion numbers and substantial government funding during his presidency.
