Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Belfast City Council to celebrate abortion up to birth campaign by illuminating landmark, prompting backlash

Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in green next month to celebrate an international campaign to permit abortion up to birth, prompting a backlash in the region. The decision to illuminate Belfast City Hall on 28 September was made to celebrate International Safe Abortion Day after a City Council committee voted it through without debate. […]

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Adam|Right To Life UK|

National Right to Life Praises Senate HELP Committee for Exposing Dangerous Gaps in Abortion-Pill Oversight

National Right to Life welcomes a Senate committee investigation into oversight by mifepristone manufacturers. The release argues that the findings support additional accountability measures and the proposed APPLE Act.

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French council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris. The post French council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect appeared first on The Catholic Thing .

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For the 1/3 — And For the Generation That Remains

This fall, students across America are walking back into high schools and onto college campuses. They are meeting new classmates, joining teams, moving into dorm rooms, and beginning another chapter of their lives. But one third of their generation is missing. One third of Gen Z has been lost to abortion. One third is not […] The post For the 1/3 — And For the Generation That Remains first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Darvis|Love Life|

New Jersey Pro-Lifers: Don’t Be Intimidated Into Silence

New Jersey's new abortion law, S2260, imposes penalties for obstructing access to abortion facilities and protects providers from legal repercussions from other states. It does not criminalize peaceful activities like prayer or counseling outside these facilities. Pro-life advocates can still engage peacefully to offer support and information to women considering abortion. The post New Jersey Pro-Lifers: Don’t Be Intimidated Into Silence appeared first on .

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Ellison’s Extradition Argument Exposes Abortion Shield-Law Double Standard

National Right to Life compares Minnesota’s request for extradition in a criminal case with its restrictions on cooperation in abortion-related proceedings. The release argues that the positions reveal an inconsistency in the state’s treatment of interstate law enforcement.

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SBA Unveils Winning Poll-Tested Abortion Messaging to GOP Candidates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2026 Contact: media@sbaprolife.org | View Newsroom Dannenfelser: Massachusetts Abortion Until Birth Law is the Dem Agenda for the Entire Country WASHINGTON, D.C. – Exposing the Democrats’ agenda of nationalizing abortion at any point in pregnancy is a winning message for Republican candidates, according to new message testing released by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. The message […]

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Deploring the Culture of Death

By Judie Brown Those committed to ending the cruelty of abortion are people who strive to abolish that stain on the soul of our nation, not to mention the souls of those who promote or participate in the deadly act. We live in an era during which the directions to or advice on ways to… Read More » Deploring the Culture of Death The post Deploring the Culture of Death appeared first on ALL .

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New Jersey Governor Sherrill Signs Pro-Abortion Bill Into Law

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill targeted pro-life supporters on Thursday by signing legislation that may outlaw prayer and protests at abortion clinics. The law also expands protections for “transgender” medical interventions. “This law is a deliberate act of defiance against the most basic human right — the right to life of every child in the […] The post New Jersey Governor Sherrill Signs Pro-Abortion Bill Into Law appeared first on Daily Citizen .

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Temporary injunction protects conscience rights for some Illinois doctors.

Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Disability leaders opposing assisted suicide On December 12, 2025 w e reported that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed assisted suicide bill SB 9 into law. The Illinois assisted suicide law is scheduled to go into effect on September 12, 2026. On August 13, 2026 we reported that a group of Illinois physicians, a Catholic bishop and a faith-based nursing home filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Illinois’ assisted suicide law before it goes into effect. On August 24, 2026 Molly Sweeney reported for WCIA news that Illinoi

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Proposals to Prosecute Women for Abortion: Legally Flawed, Counterproductive, and Probably Unconstitutional

Introduction Since the pro-life movement first undertook the effort, many decades ago now, to counter the efforts of pro-abortionists to legalize abortion, those on the pro-abortion side have used scare tactics and false accusations in their efforts to consolidate and extend their gains. Thro... The post Proposals to Prosecute Women for Abortion: Legally Flawed, Counterproductive, and Probably Unconstitutional appeared first on The Human Life Review .

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Not Like Any Other Homicide: The Case Against Prosecuting Women for Abortion

On the evening of May 24, 1704, a serving woman named Agnes Catherina Schickin walked through the gates of Schorndorf, a fortified town in the Duchy of Württemberg. She approached the first townsfolk she encountered and confessed that she had just murdered a seven-year-old boy in the forest. Schicki... The post Not Like Any Other Homicide: The Case Against Prosecuting Women for Abortion appeared first on The Human Life Review .

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Maura Healey: The Case for Excommunication

Root criticizes Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's support for expanded abortion access and contrasts it with her public identification as Catholic. He argues that bishops should consider formal ecclesiastical discipline rather than limit their response to public statements.

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Max Root|Crisis Magazine|

If Klusendorf Speaks for the Pro-Life Movement, We Want Nothing to Do with It

By Dwain Currier It is no dirty secret that factions exist within the pro-life movement. Some organizations believe that regulating the killing of preborn children is a viable strategy to end abortion for good. Others, American Life League included, find the practice of preborn child killing so wicked and abhorrent that the only means of… Read More » If Klusendorf Speaks for the Pro-Life Movement, We Want Nothing to Do with It The post If Klusendorf Speaks for the Pro-Life Movement, We Want Nothing to Do with It appeared first on ALL .

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Dr. Aleck Bourne | The Abortion Pioneer Who Became a Pro-Life Champion

As Dr. Aleck Bourne, gynecologist, stood in the dock of London’s Old Bailey Courthouse in 1938, he could not possibly foresee the ethical impact his case would have on the medical profession. Charged under Section 58 of the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act for performing an abortion on a 14-year-old girl who had been [...] The post Dr. Aleck Bourne | The Abortion Pioneer Who Became a Pro-Life Champion first appeared on The Bridgehead .

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Baby Gabriel and the Abortion Clause: The Dark Reality of Surrogacy

On Wednesday, August 12, a baby boy was born three weeks early in a hospital near Dallas. This is hardly an unusual event. However, that this particular child was born was a near miracle. Baby Gabriel had been the target of a conspiracy against his life that nearly resulted in his destruction, and which has… The post Baby Gabriel and the Abortion Clause: The Dark Reality of Surrogacy appeared first on Human Life International .

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Bringing her back to Jesus

Sometimes, a conversation on the sidewalk becomes so much more than a single moment. Sidewalk Advocate Jerry recently shared a beautiful story about Jenise, a young woman he first met outside the local abortion facility. At the time, Jenise was overwhelmed and unsure what to do after finding out she was pregnant. Jerry listened, spoke […] The post Bringing her back to Jesus first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Dr. Aleck Bourne - The Abortion Pioneer Who Became a Pro-Life Champion

Van Maren recounts the abortion prosecution of British physician Aleck Bourne and its influence on subsequent legal changes. He traces Bourne's later opposition to abortion and links to a longer version published by Canadian Physicians for Life.

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Catholic President of Chile Will Not Support Pro-Life Bill Requiring Women to Hear Baby’s Heartbeat Before Undergoing An Abortion

The "Listen to Its Heart" bill was an initiative of the party to which President José Kast belongs. However, in an interview on August 10, he stated that while it is a legitimate parliamentary motion, he had pledged during his campaign to focus his administration on security and the economy, rather than pushing measures that generate "tension in certain aspects of social life." The post Catholic President of Chile Will Not Support Pro-Life Bill Requiring Women to Hear Baby’s Heartbeat Before Undergoing An Abortion appeared first on ZENIT - English .

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Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2026 Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee today celebrated a strong showing by its endorsed and supported candidates in Florida’s 2026 primary election. From statewide offices to competitive legislative contests, Florida voters nominated candidates … The post Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida appeared first on Florida Right to Life .

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FRTL|Florida Right to Life|

The Mess Goes Far Beyond Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced on Aug. 10 that she had “signed legislation strengthening abortion protections in Massachusetts, ensuring that patients experiencing serious pregnancy complications can receive medically appropriate care from their medical providers they know and trust here in Massachusetts. “Today’s action comes as reproductive rights continue to face unprecedented attacks across the […]

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