California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 2164, the Care Without Fear Act, which would have restricted future governors from granting extradition requests from other states targeting people for legally protected abortion and gender care. His veto has drawn criticism from abortion rights supporters, including social media influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who called it a 'red flag' and questioned Newsom's commitment to abortion rights protections.
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.
Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, calling on Congress to ban the mail-order abortion drug mifepristone due to its alleged safety risks and the increase in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2164, which would have prohibited the governor from honoring extradition requests from other states seeking to prosecute individuals involved in abortions or gender transition procedures banned in those states. Newsom stated that extradition is an executive function and expressed concern about setting a precedent that would limit the authority of future governors, despite supporting protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services.
Faith in Public Life, a group described as a phony Catholic left-wing front, is shutting down and will officially close on October 31 after laying off 90 percent of its staff in August 2025. The group, along with Catholics United and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, was created under the Center for American Progress and funded by donors such as George Soros and John Stryker, and was criticized for promoting pro-abortion views contrary to Catholic teachings.
Planned Parenthood honored Joe Biden with the 2026 Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award at a fundraising gala in Delaware, recognizing his support through tax funding and pro-abortion executive orders that helped the organization kill a record number of babies last year. Biden accepted the award, linking it to Sloan, and emphasized his efforts to protect access to reproductive health care following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v.
Senator James Lankford introduced a resolution to support the Hyde Amendment on its 50th anniversary, highlighting its role in preventing federal funds from being used for abortions and crediting it with saving over 2.5 million unborn children. Despite challenges from some Democrats and reports of federal dollars still covering abortions through certain Affordable Care Act plans, the amendment has been repeatedly passed and enforced, including by President Donald Trump through an executive order in January 2025.
A study by Do No Harm found that states banning gender-transition procedures for minors show no increase in teen suicide rates, challenging claims that such restrictions harm youth mental health. The Virginia abortion amendment on the ballot contains vague language that could be interpreted to protect access to gender-transition treatments for minors, including sterilization, potentially increasing such procedures without parental consent.
Many former pro-choice individuals become pro-life after personal experiences such as pregnancy, loss, or exposure to ultrasound images, which reveal fetal development and heartbeat. Others are convinced by scientific, logical, or ethical reasoning, including healthcare workers who witness fetal life firsthand and individuals who question the morality of abortion regardless of religious belief.
The 40 Days for Life campaign has reported early success with an abortion-bound couple in Milwaukee, Wisconsin deciding to keep their baby after speaking with volunteers. In Marietta, Georgia, pro-life volunteers have saved their 14th baby of 2026 during their year-round 40 Days for Life 365 campaign, with leaders praising the dedication of their team members. The campaign's progress is highlighted despite negative online sentiment in Christian, conservative, and pro-life spaces, and Shawn Carney is noted as the director of the 40 Days for Life prayer campaign against abortion.
Plans to illuminate Belfast City Hall in green for International Safe Abortion Day have been halted after a formal challenge by councillors, including a 'call-in' procedure invoked by the DUP on procedural and community impact grounds. Despite the postponement, pro-life groups such as Precious Life and SPUC are organizing a protest outside City Hall and continuing their campaign to permanently cancel the illumination.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington instructed priests in all 70 parishes to read his letter opposing Virginia's Question 1 abortion amendment aloud at Masses, urging Catholics to pray, fast, and vote against it. Some Catholics avoided attending Mass in the diocese that weekend to not hear the message, but Burbidge and Bishop Barry Knestout warned the amendment would allow abortion up to birth and urged opposition despite significant financial support for the amendment's proponents.
Missouri voters approved abortion protections in 2024, but the Republican-controlled legislature is now asking voters to overturn those protections in a 2026 referendum with the same Amendment 3 title, where a 'no' vote would keep the protections. Similar abortion-related ballot measures are also set for the November general election in Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and Virginia, reflecting ongoing state-level debates following the 2022 Dobbs decision that ended federal abortion protections.
Republican Congressman Byron Donalds is criticizing his Democratic opponent David Jolly for changing his political positions and party affiliation, highlighting Jolly's shifts on abortion, immigration, and offshore drilling since his 2016 congressional race. Donalds also points to Jolly's lobbying activities related to offshore drilling after the Deepwater Horizon spill and accuses him of avoiding debates while leading in recent polls.
Virginia voters will decide in November whether to amend the state constitution to enshrine abortion as a fundamental right under the term 'reproductive freedom,' which includes abortion, prenatal care, childbirth, contraception, miscarriage management, and fertility care. The proposed amendment would allow a single physician to authorize third-trimester abortions based on the woman's physical or mental health without requiring the threat to be 'substantial and irremediable' or the agreement of two additional physicians, differing from current Virginia law.
The NSW Legislative Council voted down the Abortion Law Reform Amendment (Sex Selection Prohibition) Bill 2025 by 21-16, which would have prohibited abortion for sex selection and reinforced an existing NSW policy principle. The Australian Christian Lobby emphasizes the need for political advocates to be well-informed, clear in their explanations, and committed to long-term conviction in protecting unborn children, working across the political spectrum to pursue meaningful protections for unborn life.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation (AB 2164) that would have codified an extradition ban for 'legally protected health care activity,' including abortion and gender-affirming health care services, citing concerns over executive authority and extradition powers. The veto surprised abortion activists and bill supporters while pleasing opponents of transgender medical procedures, with the governor avoiding direct mention of abortion and transgender care in his veto message and emphasizing the importance of preserving executive discretion on extradition matters.
The LDS Church's U.S. Southwest Area Presidency directed local leaders to read a letter opposing Nevada's Question 6 abortion amendment in sacrament meetings across 339 congregations on September 20 and 27, urging members to oppose the initiative with civility and love.
Pro-abortion donors have contributed over $1.8 million recently to support Idaho's Proposition 1, which would legalize abortions up to 37 weeks without requiring a physician or parental notification. Opponents, including Mary Huffaker, argue the measure is more extreme than previous abortion laws and urge a no vote, citing concerns about late-term abortions and lack of protections for viable babies.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, avoided answering difficult questions from senators regarding vaccines and abortion.
Jessica chose to hold a funeral for her second-trimester miscarried baby, sharing an image of the baby's face submerged in saline to highlight its features. Her friend, who had an abortion at a similar gestational age, was unaware of how developed the baby was, and Jessica's miscarriage experience revealed the humanity of the unborn baby to her.
The pro-abortion group Plan C commented "Abortion" on DiGiorno's social media post featuring its tagline "It's not delivery. It's DiGiorno," and the comment was subsequently removed by DiGiorno.
The University of New Mexico is negotiating to purchase Alta Vista Hospital in Las Vegas, NM, with funds that would include abortion services as part of a taxpayer-funded reproductive health center. This move follows legislative appropriations and ongoing efforts to expand abortion access in rural New Mexico, including the construction of a UNM-run abortion center in Las Cruces and a strategic project to integrate abortion services into broader healthcare facilities in the state.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against Virginia ballot questions that would expand abortion access and redefine marriage. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses encouraging opposition to these amendments, emphasizing prayer, fasting, and voting as essential actions to protect unborn life and traditional marriage definitions.
Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, was questioned by senators on topics including China, vaccines, and abortion access during her committee hearing. Overton, a preventive medicine physician from New Mexico, repeatedly referred to existing FDA guidance and approvals without revealing her personal stance on updating or altering them.
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's nominee for FDA commissioner, avoided direct answers on vaccines, abortion, and vaping policies during her Senate confirmation hearing, frustrating both Democrats and Republicans.
Bishop Alan McGuckian of Down and Connor has written a letter to all 60 members of Belfast City Council urging them to keep Belfast City Hall as a civic space that unites rather than divides. The letter was sent ahead of the City Council's decision to illuminate City Hall in support of safe abortions on September 28.
A wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico resulted in a $200,000 settlement awarded to the estate of a 26-week aborted baby, recognized as a person under the state's Wrongful Death Act, due to the mother's inability to provide informed consent while under the influence of methamphetamine. The lawsuit also accused the abortion providers of unfair trade practices, including failing to inform the mother of substance abuse treatment programs and improperly handling the baby's remains by placing them in medical waste instead of releasing them for funeral services.
ERI has refined its mission statement to focus on equipping people to have respectful, one-on-one conversations that can change hearts and minds about abortion, emphasizing mutual respect and understanding between pro-life and pro-choice individuals. The organization highlights the importance of personal relationships in transforming culture and invites supporters to share their experiences and challenges in engaging with pro-choice people to improve their approach.
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage appearing on the November 3 ballot in Virginia. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses opposing the amendments, which would expand abortion access and redefine marriage, and has led prayer efforts while acknowledging both support and criticism from parishioners.
