An expert group convened by Scotland's devolved government has proposed changes to abortion laws that could remove meaningful gestational limits, raising concerns among pro-life campaigners and Scottish Catholic bishops. The current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks, with later abortions authorized by two doctors, but the proposed reforms include removing specific references to sex-selective abortion and have sparked debate about protecting unborn children and supporting mothers.
He put his hand on my stomach and said, “Your belly is so beautifully flat now.” Then he went and got something to eat. And somewhere, my baby was gone.
Students for Life of America launched its Fall 2026 nationwide tour titled 'Abortion Victims: Every Abortion Has a Human Cost,' bringing an educational display to approximately 150 college campuses across more than 40 states starting September 8, with a focus on the human cost of abortion including preborn children and other victims such as women facing coercion and survivors of trafficking. The tour honors the legacy of Charlie Kirk by promoting free speech and open debate on college campuses, and features a new five-board pyramid display showing imagery of abortion violence, aiming to spark conversations and change minds about abortion among students.
Cathay Wagantall, a pro-life Member of Parliament representing Yorkton-Melville since 2015, introduced three private members' bills aimed at recognizing and protecting pre-born children, including Cassie and Molly's Law and the Sex-selective Abortion Act. Despite her efforts and collaboration with pro-life organizations, all three bills were defeated in Parliament, but she remained a dedicated advocate for pre-born human rights until her retirement.
Sielicki reports that the Idaho Supreme Court approved descriptive language for an abortion-related ballot proposition. She outlines the initiative's potential effect on existing restrictions and the court's rejection of objections to the wording.
William Rockwell Evans, a Texas doctor, had his medical license revoked by the Texas Board of Medicine after being caught prescribing an abortive to a patient with whom he had an inappropriate sexual relationship. Evans could face felony charges under Texas law for attempting an illegal abortion, which carries a penalty of at least $100,000 for one violation.
Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced plans to decriminalize abortion in Andorra by April 2027, regardless of Vatican approval, despite the local bishop serving as co-head of state. The government has been negotiating with the Holy See for years, aiming to pass legislation that removes criminal penalties for women who procure abortions while potentially maintaining penalties for healthcare professionals performing them.
A Sidewalk Advocate in Georgia engaged with a mother who had traveled from out of state intending to abort her twin babies at 22 weeks, ultimately leading her to choose adoption after continued conversation and prayer. The twins have now celebrated their fifth birthday, and the adoptive family maintains an open adoption, supporting both the children and their birth family.
The Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Louisiana's lawsuit challenging abortion-pill regulations. Louisiana presented arguments based on state sovereignty and Medicaid costs, seeking specific relief in the case.
Novielli reviews oral arguments in Louisiana's challenge to federal rules permitting mailed abortion pills. She describes the state's claims of legal and financial harm and criticism of the federal government's focus on standing.
Pro-life groups are launching a ballot initiative to repeal Massachusetts’ law allowing abortion up to birth, after an outpouring of revulsion toward the legislation.
Feminist and ‘queer’ activists sparked outrage by shouting in front the sanctuary at Westminster Cathedral as 15 Catholic bishops celebrated Mass before a pro-life rally.
In this episode of Family Matters, Simon O'Connor sits down with cultural commentator Brendan Malone to discuss their respective recent interviews with American philosopher, Peter Boghassian. They also discuss the rise, and acceptance in some quarters, of AI-generated child pornography and a recent ‘fact check’ run by Stuff media around New Zealand’s abortion legislation. The post Family Matters – Brendan Malone on What Peter Boghassian Asked Us appeared first on Family First NZ .
In this episode of Daybreak – finally (!) the media can talk about the school lunch programme again; 1News ignores key details about MSD botch-ups on food grants; Green’s supermarket memes are aplenty; was the Curia poll’s bad news for Hipkins a rogue poll; who is not enrolling to vote – and should we care; poll reveals country is evenly divided over digital ID for social media; media panic about faaaaar right wins in elections in Europe; we fact-check a Stuff ‘fact-check’ on abortion; and a powerful article by Erika Kirk on the anniversary of her husband Charlie’s tragic murder. The post Dayb
SBA Pro-Life America advocates against abortion drugs, highlighting concerns about women being harmed or poisoned against their will. The organization focuses on advancing pro-life laws, electing pro-life leaders, and empowering communities through voter contact programs to protect unborn children and support mothers.
In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks the latest political polls and questions why some media outlets are not reporting the results. He fact checks the fact checkers at Stuff who go out of their way to misrepresent what is happening with abortion in New Zealand. Simon then responds to viewers questions asking about the Lindsay Clancy case, sharing some of his thoughts on what is happening. The post Solid Ground – 8 September 2026 appeared first on Family First NZ .
Sielicki examines a Noble Predictive Insights poll commissioned for Center Square about mailed abortion pills. She reports support for online prescribing alongside respondents' safety concerns and discusses objections from pro-life advocates.
Sielicki reports on a coalition seeking a referendum to repeal recently enacted Massachusetts abortion legislation. She describes the petition effort and the coalition's objections to the law's treatment of later abortion.
One study shows that abortions are being pushed further despite a "lack of clinical guidelines and limited published research" on late abortions after 24 weeks.
Lithuania’s sole pregnancy help center faces the possibility of significantly reducing or shuttering its operations due to a lack of financial resources.
Smith responds to coverage of a planned New York assisted-suicide clinic by warning about financial conflicts of interest. He argues that provider revenue and healthcare cost pressures could undermine protection of vulnerable patients.
Two-thirds of MPs are concerned that Lauren Edwards’ Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could undermine trust in our political processes if Parliament passes legislation which is well-intentioned but fails adequately to protect some of those it is seeking to help, according to a major new poll of attitudes toward the legislation, commissioned by […] The post Two-thirds of MPs concerned that passing assisted dying legislation that fails to protect people will undermine trust in politics appeared first on Care Not Killing .
A federal appellate court shot down on Thursday a rogue judge’s bid to “defy” the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision permitting lawmakers to regulate abortion policy. In a newly released order, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily paused an August ruling by Idaho-based Senior District Judge B. Lynn Winmill. The Clinton appointee seemingly infringed […]
Top abortion activist and feminist Gloria Steinem admitted that she once worked for the CIA and defended the agency as ‘liberal, nonviolent, and honorable.’
