A study published in JAMA Network claimed that total abortion bans were associated with a 4.3-percentage point increase in suicidal ideation among female students, but expert Michael New noted there was no statistically significant increase in actual suicide attempts among teen girls in pro-life states. The study's limitations include examining only five states for one year and not considering factors like sexual activity or age, leading New to argue that the research is not comprehensive and does not prove abortion bans cause higher suicidality among teen girls.
Fred Clark, a Democrat running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District, supports codifying the right to sell and distribute abortion drugs and opposes any limits on abortion, including repealing the Hyde Amendment to allow federal funding for abortions. He plans to withhold federal funds from states with pro-life laws, requiring states receiving federal funds to provide abortion care at all stages of pregnancy, which would impact funding for areas like education, infrastructure, and disaster relief in states such as Texas and Florida.
More than 1,000 Ohio doctors, including those who perform abortions and sex changes, signed a letter opposing a major state medical association's endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor. These doctors expressed their support for Democrat Amy Acton following the association's political arm endorsement decision last week.
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.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC have contacted over 750,000 voters in North Carolina through their Voter Contact Program to oppose pro-abortion Democrats in the midterm elections, with plans to reach 1 million homes by Election Day.
Nick Vujicic, born without arms or legs, overcame bullying, loneliness, and depression through his Christian faith and became an international motivational speaker, author, husband, and father. The documentary 'No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story' highlights his life as a refutation of the culture that devalues lives with disabilities, especially in the context of abortion decisions based on prenatal diagnoses.
Two women, Magon Hoffman and Sheena Hamlin, filed a lawsuit against Oklahoma officials and health advisors after being denied abortions following prenatal diagnoses of fatal fetal conditions, leading them to seek abortions out of state. The lawsuit, supported by two doctors and a pro-abortion group, argues that Oklahoma's pro-life law violates their rights to life, liberty, and equal protection by not allowing abortion exceptions for fatal fetal diagnoses, despite the state's law permitting abortion only to save the life of the mother.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico claims the Bible never mentions abortion and argues that Mary's consent to the Angel Gabriel in Luke 1 justifies abortion as godly. Approximately 60 pro-life advocates protested outside his Baylor University rally, where Baylor police restricted their free speech rights on university property, leading them to demonstrate on a public sidewalk instead.
Democrat James Talarico holds a one-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race according to a Texas Southern University poll, with Talarico at 47 percent and Paxton at 46 percent within a margin of error of 2.3 percentage points.
A peer-reviewed study by the Charlotte Lozier Institute found that abortion is associated with a roughly 20% increased risk of severe maternal morbidity and a 12% increased risk of C-sections in subsequent first deliveries. The study also highlights that abortions, especially later ones, carry significant health risks for women, and medical professionals should inform and monitor women with a history of abortion or miscarriage to manage potential complications.
Women who regret their abortions for reasons beyond merely challenging the legal status of abortion. It references a related piece titled '5 reasons to talk about women who don’t regret being denied abortion' published by Secular Pro-Life on October 18, 2024.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America commissioned a study that found messages highlighting North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper's abortion record, especially his support for federal abortion legislation and veto of a 12-week abortion ban, shifted voter support toward Republican Michael Whatley.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France, where he is expected to advocate for the protection of human life amid the country's recent legalization of abortion as a constitutional right and approval of assisted dying for incurable illnesses. During his visit, he will also address issues such as artificial intelligence, peace, and clergy sexual abuse, including meeting with abuse survivors and confronting the controversy surrounding mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik at Lourdes.
Pastor John Bornschein shares how his mother chose life after experiencing abortion, which significantly influenced his family's future and his involvement in the pro-life movement. He emphasizes the importance of pastors and churches in advocating for the value of every life, highlighting themes of God's grace, healing, and forgiveness.
How the abortion movement, by severing the link between sexual activity and reproduction, has contributed to broader ideological shifts including the rise of the transgender movement and changing perceptions of sex and gender as fluid constructs. It also connects these developments to recent events such as the Lindsay Clancy case, arguing that the logic of female autonomy central to abortion rights is now influencing societal responses to postpartum violence and broader cultural attitudes toward reproduction and gender roles.
Two Ninth Circuit judges ruled that Cedar Park Assembly of God, a church in Washington, must comply with the state's Reproductive Parity Act, which requires employers offering maternity coverage to also cover abortion and contraception or inform employees how to obtain it elsewhere. The church's challenge, arguing that the mandate burdens their religious exercise and violates strict scrutiny, was rejected by the majority, while a dissenting judge argued the law is neither neutral nor generally applicable and burdens religious exercise.
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley and other Christian leaders released a 'Declaration for Life' emphasizing that the right to life is foundational to all other rights, based on both the Declaration of Independence and biblical teachings. The declaration highlights that despite the overturning of Roe v.
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have opposed abortion initiatives in Nevada and Idaho, urging members to voice their opposition respectfully and consistent with Christlike love and civility. The church has not taken a position on abortion measures in Missouri or Virginia, and its policy permits abortion only in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or baby's health.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has officially opposed Idaho's Proposition 1, a pro-abortion ballot measure that would legalize abortion through viability and after viability for certain reasons, urging its nearly 483,000 members in Idaho to vote no. The Church condemns elective abortion for personal or social convenience but allows exceptions when the mother's health or life is in serious jeopardy or when the baby has a severe diagnosis, and it encourages respectful opposition to the measure in line with Christlike love and civility.
The international coalition of pro-life and pro-family governments has expanded to 43 members with the recent addition of Mauritania, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic, whose leaders signed the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD). The declaration emphasizes prioritizing women's health, rejecting abortion as an international human right, protecting life before and after birth, supporting the family, and upholding national sovereignty, with the United States playing a leading role in advancing the coalition's efforts through a whole-of-government approach.
Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot has vowed to decriminalize abortion by April 2027 regardless of the Holy See's approval, with legislation requiring the signature of either the President of France or the Bishop of Urgell. Despite ongoing discussions with the Holy See, which opposes abortion, the government aims to pass the law before the upcoming parliamentary elections, though the specific parameters of the proposal have not yet been published.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is proposing to expand a state-backed home-visiting program to include every newborn family in the state, allowing healthcare providers to make assessments and offer support within days or weeks after birth. Critics express concerns that this mandatory visitation could represent government overreach and lead to investigations of parents based on their beliefs, while Healey has also supported legislation legalizing abortion up to birth and defended the state's removal of a Catholic couple's daughter over disputes related to gender identity counseling.
Sixty Central Texans, including Baylor students and long-time pro-life activists, protested James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign rally at Baylor University on September 16, opposing his support for full abortion access and his use of the Bible to justify his stance.
Bishop Robert Boxie, a new auxiliary bishop of Washington, DC, donated to pro-LGBT candidate Amanda Edwards and to ActBlue, a fundraising platform for Democrats, despite her platform supporting abortion rights and LGBTQ protections contrary to Catholic teachings. Boxie and Edwards share a history as Harvard Law graduates and former colleagues at Vinson & Elkins law firm, and Boxie identified himself as a Catholic priest when making these political contributions.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats in the November 2026 midterms to have the votes required to eliminate the filibuster and codify abortion into permanent federal law. Pro-life groups are focusing on increasing voter turnout in key states, as the outcome of ten competitive Senate races will determine control of Congress and the future of abortion legislation.
About 60 pro-life advocates protested outside Baylor University against Senate candidate James Talarico's support for unrestricted abortion and his claim that Scripture endorses it, while Talarico held a campaign rally inside the university limited to students, faculty, and staff. The protest, organized by Pro-Life Waco and supported by Baylor students and Republican groups, faced restrictions on location but received strong public support and media attention, with critics disputing Talarico's interpretation of the Bible regarding abortion.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that 26% of Obamacare plans nationwide paid for abortions not limited to cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother, covering an estimated 4.4 million people, with most such plans in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Minnesota. Arkansas, however, passed Act 72 in 2013, which prevents taxpayer funds from being used to pay for elective abortions under Obamacare, resulting in no Obamacare plans in Arkansas covering elective abortions.
The 2024 Republican platform removed its longstanding promise to end abortion by constitutional amendment, replacing it with language that leaves abortion law up to the states. Senator Josh Hawley and over thirty pastors have launched the Declaration for Life, calling for a congressional ban on the abortion drug mifepristone, supported by seven Republican senators co-sponsoring related legislation.
