Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Not a You Thing…It’s a God Thing

“The Lord had placed me in the right place at the right time,” Kiedra Thompson said, describing the interaction with a mom who chose life on the sidewalk of a Queens NY abortion center. “The mom told me you were here for a reason…talking to you helped me so much. I am just going to […] The post Not a You Thing…It’s a God Thing first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Daniel Parks|Love Life|

Episode 32-Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion with Megan Almon

Speaking up for the voiceless isn’t easy—but it’s essential. In this episode of The LifeCast , host Rich Bennett welcomes Megan Almon—an award-winning journalist turned Christian apologist with more than a decade of experience speaking on bioethics and cultural issues. Megan equips listeners to confidently advocate for the preborn, gently correct common cultural lies with moral clarity, and ask clarifying questions that open doors for meaningful, grace-filled conversations. Through powerful stories of changed minds and hearts, she shares why younger generations are increasingly pro-life and ho

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Rich Bennett|The LifeCast|

Fact Sheet: Abortion and Mental Health

Originally published September 2023; updated and expanded September 2025 What does the research show? Meta-analyses and other large studies indicate that abortion can adversely impact mental health. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis by Bodunde et al. examining mental health after different adverse pregnancy outcomes, for example, found that abortion was associated with depression and […] The post Fact Sheet: Abortion and Mental Health appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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How to Talk About Abortion Without Getting Into a Fight

Abortion is one of the most sensitive and polarizing topics out there. It can bring up strong emotions and sometimes even cause arguments between friends, family, or others. But talking about abortion doesn’t have to be confrontational. In light of the recent tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk, many have been inspired to stand for truth and […] The post How to Talk About Abortion Without Getting Into a Fight appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Save the Storks|Save the Storks|

New Research Links Abortion Causing Psychiatric Harm To Women

A few days ago, a team of Canadian researchers published an extraordinary study in The Journal of Psychiatric Research – a study that has the potential to transform the conversation about abortion. Drawing on medical records from over 1.2 million pregnancies in Quebec between 2006 and 2022, the study tracked women’s mental health for up… The post New Research Links Abortion Causing Psychiatric Harm To Women appeared first on Human Life International .

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We Mean What We Say

When we say we’re here to help moms build up their futures, we mean it. One morning in Georgia, a woman pulled into the abortion facility lot, opened her door, and started videotaping our Sidewalk Advocate Cathy. Cathy waved and said hello, and explained that she was there to help. Cathy invited the woman to […] The post We Mean What We Say first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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CLI signs on to Advancing American Freedom Amicus Brief in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin

The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) recently joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF) and numerous other pro-life organizations in submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in the case First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin. In the brief, CLI, AAF, and other amicus curiae argue in support of the First Amendment rights of New […] The post CLI signs on to Advancing American Freedom Amicus Brief in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 2: “Bodily Autonomy”

“Abortion does not kill a potential human person; it kills a human person with great potential.” — Author Unknown Knowing how to defend your pro-life convictions on abortion isn’t just important. It can have life or death consequences in a country where thousands of children are aborted each day. We cannot be silent on the […] The post How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 2: “Bodily Autonomy” appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Clare Ath|Human Coalition|

From Disagreement to Dialogue: Tips for Having a Conversation on Abortion

As someone who stands for life, you may have asked yourself the question, “How do I talk to my friends and family about abortion if they’re pro-abortion?” I believe every person who is pro-life should feel comfortable having this conversation and confident in sharing their beliefs. This article will highlight common ground between those who […] The post From Disagreement to Dialogue: Tips for Having a Conversation on Abortion appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Clare Ath|Human Coalition|

Americans United for Life Acquires the Center for Client Safety to Hold Abortion Facilities Accountable

(Washington, D.C.): Americans United for Life (AUL) is privileged and pleased to announce that the Center for Client Safety (CCS) has become a division of AUL and will be serving as the enforcement arm of the organization. This unification will provide a shared vision for justice, accountability, and the protection of women and their preborn […] The post Americans United for Life Acquires the Center for Client Safety to Hold Abortion Facilities Accountable appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Americans United for Life Urges the VA to Restrict Funding on Abortion Services

(Washington, D.C.): Yesterday, Americans United for Life submitted an administrative comment to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in support of a proposed rule that would restore funding restrictions on abortion and abortion counseling under their medical benefits package and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Under the […] The post Americans United for Life Urges the VA to Restrict Funding on Abortion Services appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 1: The Preborn Child Is Human

“Life is the most basic human right, and without it, no other rights can be enjoyed or protected.” — Unknown Abortion is a matter of life and death, so it is critical to engage persuasively and win over hearts and minds when we debate abortion. It’s best to state what you believe, then keep bringing […] The post How to Win Pro-Life Conversations, Part 1: The Preborn Child Is Human appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Clare Ath|Human Coalition|

A Third of A Generation Missing

Between 1997 and 2020, an estimated 26 million preborn babies in Generation Z were lost to abortion, nearly 28% of their entire generation. Almost one third of Gen Z never had the chance to take their first breath, a number greater than the population of Florida in and larger than the population of every U.S. […] The post A Third of A Generation Missing first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Daniel Parks|Love Life|

New Report Proves ‘Pro-Life’ States Are a Myth

It’s no major revelation that the Dobbs decision that reversed Roe v. Wade didn’t actually outlaw abortion. It simply allowed the states to create their own laws. Many of the states that have since enacted laws restricting abortion claim to be “pro-life.” Yet, we know that setting restrictions on killing babies does not make a […] The post New Report Proves ‘Pro-Life’ States Are a Myth appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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Learn More About the Abortion-Until-Birth Amendment

Learn more about the Abortion-Until-Birth constitutional amendment and the process of adding an amendment to the Commonwealth’s constitution. This flyer offers a summary of both what has happened and what can happen to make Virginia a destination location for abortion. Download your copy today and share it with family, friends, and neighbors! The post Learn More About the Abortion-Until-Birth Amendment appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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Abortion Reporting: Florida (2024)

Florida publishes some of its abortion reporting tables on the state’s Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) website. The full report was provided to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) in August 2025, following a request made in February 2025. The data provided to CLI showed that brick-and-mortar abortions reported in the state decreased significantly from […] The post Abortion Reporting: Florida (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Abortion Reporting: Idaho (2024)

In 2024, only two abortions at brick-and-mortar facilities in Idaho were reported to the state’s Department of Health & Welfare, both of which were drug-induced. Unlike in years past, Idaho didn’t publish an annual abortion report and a report on the number of abortions by fertilization age. Instead, the Department only published the postfertilization report. […] The post Abortion Reporting: Idaho (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Abortion Reporting: Missouri (2023)

Missouri’s 2023 abortion report was published online in July 2025, showing that reported brick-and-mortar abortions performed in the state continued to decrease from 2022, reaching the lowest number ever recorded in the state. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Missouri residents outside of the state […] The post Abortion Reporting: Missouri (2023) appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Wesley J. Smith Discusses Mental Health Outcomes for Abortion on The Ann and Phelim Scoop

Wesley J. Smith appeared on The Ann and Phelim Scoop, hosted by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, to discuss his latest article, “Study: Mental Illness More Likely After Abortion Than After Childbirth.” Smith explains why the study is both surprising and significant, discusses the findings, and explores why these findings matter regardless of one’s stance on abortion.

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Editor|Humanize|

Americans United for Life Represents Fairfax County Teacher Zenaida Perez

(Washington, D.C.): Americans United for Life has been formally retained to represent Mrs. Zenaida Perez, a Fairfax County, VA public school teacher who has alleged that school personnel are facilitating student abortions without parental notice and consent. AUL’s expertise is in abortion jurisprudence and is the nation’s only single-issue pro-life law practice. With a master’s […] The post Americans United for Life Represents Fairfax County Teacher Zenaida Perez appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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Life After Abortion: Leigh Ann’s Woznica’s Journey to Forgiveness & Faith

In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Ann Woznica to hear her powerful story of having three abortions, choosing life for her daughter, and ultimately finding healing, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus Christ. Leigh Ann opens up about: – Growing up with little understanding of abortion – The trauma and aftermath of multiple abortions… The post Life After Abortion: Leigh Ann’s Woznica’s Journey to Forgiveness & Faith appeared first on Human Life International .

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What Does Human Coalition’s Thumbprint Logo Mean?

Have you ever wondered why Human Coalition’s logo is a thumbprint? Our logo is a meaningful image that’s representative of our lifesaving mission. It is the thumbprint of the first baby Human Coalition rescued from abortion: Addison. The Story of the First Baby Rescued In 2009, Courtney was 19 years old and attending college when […] The post What Does Human Coalition’s Thumbprint Logo Mean? appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Headed for an Abortion, She Found a Family Instead

Last weekend, our team in South Florida hosted a baby shower for a mom who had scheduled an abortion … but she met a Sidewalk Advocate instead. It was a divine appointment on the sidewalk: the right words, at the right time, spoken by someone who cared enough to show up. That encounter changed everything. The […] The post Headed for an Abortion, She Found a Family Instead first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Study: Mental Illness More Likely After Abortion Than After Childbirth

A large scientific study has concluded that women who have had an “induced abortion” were more likely to experience mental conditions than were women who have given birth. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, followed 28,721 women who induced abortions and 1,228,807 who gave birth in hospitals in Quebec, Canada, between 2006 and 2022. The results were striking: In this population-based study of more than 1.2 million pregnancies, having an induced abortion was associated with an increased risk of hospitalization for a mental disorder more than a decade later. Compared wi

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Wesley J. Smith|Humanize|

Human Dignity in a Technological World

It’s hardly controversial to say that our culture has long since abandoned its Judeo-Christian roots. On key social issues such as contraception, abortion, and divorce, our civilization could scarcely be more out of step with the principles that guided the Christian West for countless centuries. And yet, it seems that we have not yet reached… The post Human Dignity in a Technological World appeared first on Human Life International .

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How Our Mobile Medical Clinics are Filling School Buses this Fall

When we think about the devastating impact of abortion on our society, we often picture the babies that were never born. We imagine the moms and dads who never held their swaddled newborns. But what’s easy to forget is that these unborn babies would have grown up. In five or six years, they’d be stepping […] The post How Our Mobile Medical Clinics are Filling School Buses this Fall appeared first on Save the Storks .

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