Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Appeal date set for Army Veteran convicted for silent prayer in “buffer zone”

Bournemouth Crown Court to hear silent prayer appeal, July 28th 2025 Recent CPS guidance clarifies that silent prayer is “not necessarily” a crime in national abortion “buffer zones” Bournemouth (29 January 2025) – The appeal date for the army veteran and father of two found “guilty” for praying silently near an abortion facility has been […] The post Appeal date set for Army Veteran convicted for silent prayer in “buffer zone” appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Woman arrested for silent prayer responds to Home Office dismissal of “two-tier policing”

Home Office’s comments “run contrary to the lived experience of countless everyday British people”, says Isabel Vaughan-Spruce A Dorset retiree will similarly face trial in March for holding a sign reading “here to talk, if you want” in abortion “buffer zone” LONDON (28th January 2025) – A leaked Home Office counter-extremism dossier says that “claims of ‘two-tier’ […] The post Woman arrested for silent prayer responds to Home Office dismissal of “two-tier policing” appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Urge Delaware Legislators to Vote NO to Assisted Suicide Bill HB 140

Schadenberg urges Delaware residents to oppose renewed assisted-suicide legislation following the prior governor's veto. The action alert supplies legislative contacts and arguments its author considers reasons to reject the proposal.

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U.S. Reaffirms There Is No ‘Human Right’ to Abortion; Rejoins the Geneva Consensus Declaration

US rejoins coalition of 40 countries standing against the creation of a “faux” international human right to abortion Declaration affirms that “every human being has the inherent right to life” New York (27 January 2025) – A communication from the United States Mission to the United Nations has announced that the U.S. will rejoin the […] The post U.S. Reaffirms There Is No ‘Human Right’ to Abortion; Rejoins the Geneva Consensus Declaration appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Will Trump’s Second Term Lead to Increased Protections for the Preborn?

Now that Donald Trump’s second term as president has begun, we can look forward to a more pro-life presidency than the last administration. Yet, we know that babies will still die because Trump is not 100% pro-life; he advocates for exceptions when it comes to abortion. Regardless of whether those exceptions are related to the […] The post Will Trump’s Second Term Lead to Increased Protections for the Preborn? appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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How to Recover from Pregnancy Loss or Abortion: Find Out Self-Care Practices for Healing Now

Have you experienced pregnancy loss? Losing a pregnancy—whether through miscarriage, abortion, or another form of pregnancy termination—can be a deeply emotional and physical experience. If you’ve recently gone through this, you may be wondering how to care for yourself during such a vulnerable time. Both your body and mind need attention, and self-care is key […] The post How to Recover from Pregnancy Loss or Abortion: Find Out Self-Care Practices for Healing Now appeared first on Obria .

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Indiana Right to Life Issues Statement on Governor Braun’s Executive Order Signed Today

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 22, 2025) -- Indiana Right to Life President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Fichter issued the following statement today regarding Governor Mike Braun's executive order directing the Indiana Department of Health to ensure compliance with Indiana abortion laws. “Governor Braun’s action today ensures Indiana’s abortion law will be enforced under his administration. In directing [...]

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Assisted suicide laws, once legal, inevitably expand

Schadenberg reviews changes in jurisdictions that have already permitted assisted suicide. Using examples involving waiting periods and eligible prescribers, he argues that lawmakers should not rely on initial safeguards remaining intact.

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From OB-GYNs to Non-Doctors: The Push to Normalize Abortion Training

Abortion training is now a standard part of OB-GYN education, with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) requiring it while allowing doctors to opt out for moral reasons. In their efforts to “destigmatize and integrate abortion training,” ACOG has placed growing pressure on doctors like Dr. Catherine Wheeler, for whom opting out is […] The post From OB-GYNs to Non-Doctors: The Push to Normalize Abortion Training appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Euthanasia doctor ordered to not kill Alberta woman

Schadenberg discusses restrictions imposed by a clinic on Ellen Wiebe following a disputed euthanasia approval for an Alberta woman. He relates the clinic's affidavit and an earlier court injunction to his call for scrutiny of eligibility decisions.

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Pro-abortion Virginia General Assembly Majority Moves Extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment Forward

Pro-abortion Virginia General Assembly Majority Moves Extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment Forward Determined abortion advocates in the House of Delegates moved the radical unlimited abortion up to birth amendment to the Virginia Constitution forward on Tuesday. The vote along party lines, followed a passionate debate on the floor of the House. More than […] The post Pro-abortion Virginia General Assembly Majority Moves Extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment Forward appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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New York assisted suicide bill is a bait and switch.

Schadenberg critiques a renewed New York assisted-suicide bill and comments made by its sponsor. He interprets the proposed limits as politically temporary and argues that legalization could be followed by expansion.

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The Battle for Free Speech: Life Legal Takes on San Diego’s Assault on Pro-Life Advocacy

Life Legal is taking a stand against an alarming attack on free speech and pro-life advocacy in San Diego. We’ve filed a lawsuit challenging the city’s draconian […] The post The Battle for Free Speech: Life Legal Takes on San Diego’s Assault on Pro-Life Advocacy appeared first on .

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Don’t Be “Weird.” Just Help Her.

Reflection by CEO & President Lauren Muzyka: I feel like this shouldn’t be hard. And yet, I get it because I know emotions around this issue tend to run high (and understandably so).If you’re someone who goes to abortion facilities to reach out to women in crisis in an effort to save preborn children, please […] The post Don’t Be “Weird.” Just Help Her. first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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We Plan to Appeal CA Court’s Order Negating Free Speech Rights of Pro-Life Activist

Life Legal attorneys appeared in California Superior Court for Shasta County on December 19 and on January 2 in defense of long-time pro-life activist Chad Hunt. At issue […] The post We Plan to Appeal CA Court’s Order Negating Free Speech Rights of Pro-Life Activist appeared first on .

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EPC Petition: We demand a review of Dr. Ellen Wiebe's euthanasia practice.

The coalition publishes a petition asking British Columbia authorities to investigate Ellen Wiebe's euthanasia practice. It cites disputed cases and requests regulatory action, while noting that allegations in one cited lawsuit had not been proven in court.

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Hawaii murder investigation into "assisted suicide" death.

Schadenberg reports on a Honolulu police investigation into allegations that a doctor administered medication contrary to the self-administration requirement. He uses the reported case to question enforcement of assisted-suicide safeguards, without establishing criminal guilt.

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The Illinois General Assembly may try to legalize assisted suicide next week.

Schadenberg warns that Illinois lawmakers might consider assisted-suicide legislation during a lame-duck session. He urges constituents to contact representatives and argues that initial legal safeguards tend to be loosened later.

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March for Life: Why We March for Equal Access to Motherhood℠

The March for Life began in 1974 as a response to the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion. Fifty years later, since Roe v. Wade has been overturned, the mission of the march continues to evolve. At Save the Storks, we’re dedicated to creating a story of hope and empowerment for every […] The post March for Life: Why We March for Equal Access to Motherhood℠ appeared first on Save the Storks .

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2025 Action Center to Stop the Extreme Abortion-until-Birth Amendment

We need YOU to Help Defeat the Abortion-until-Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution. The Abortion-until-Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution is a very dangerous threat to unborn babies. If enacted, this Extreme Amendment would eliminate all restrictions on abortion all the way up until the moment of birth. VSHL is aggressively opposing passage of this […] The post 2025 Action Center to Stop the Extreme Abortion-until-Birth Amendment appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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2025 Virginia Pro-Life Day!

Virginia Pro-Life Day! The General Assembly session will start on January 8th. Pro-abortion forces in charge of both the State Senate and House of Delegates. They plan to ram through the Extreme Abortion-until-Birth Amendment early in the session it is vital pro-lifers show up in force at the General Assembly. We hope you will join […] The post 2025 Virginia Pro-Life Day! appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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Alliance Defending Freedom Vice President Erin Hawley Testifies Before Congress on the FACE Act

Hawley argues that federal enforcement of the FACE Act has disproportionately targeted anti-abortion activists while inadequately protecting pregnancy centers and churches. This adaptation of her congressional testimony challenges that enforcement pattern and questions the statute’s constitutional basis.

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We need you in Richmond This Week for the final Senate Vote on the Radical Abortion-until-Birth Amendment

We Need YOU in Richmond! Pro-Abortion Radicals plan to pass the Extreme Unlimited Abortion-until-Birth Amendment on Opening Days of the 2025 General Assembly! We are mobilizing pro-lifers to show-up this week at the 2025 General Assembly Session to make it very clear that we reject this effort being pushed on Virginia by abortion supporters and […] The post We need you in Richmond This Week for the final Senate Vote on the Radical Abortion-until-Birth Amendment appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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Stop the Abortion-until-Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution

Sign the Petition to the General Assemblyto Stop the Abortion-until-BirthAmendment to the Virginia Constitution Whereas, Pro-Abortion Politicians are threatening to amend the Virginia Constitution to eliminate any and all restrictions on abortion up until birth; and Whereas, This amendment would codify Roe v. Wade into the Virginia Constitution; and Whereas, This amendment would strike down […] The post Stop the Abortion-until-Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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Catholic Healthcare Provider, Common Spirit, Partners with Abortion Provider

The largest Catholic health network in the United States, CommonSpirit, has sparked outrage by partnering with Ask Tia, a company openly committed to expanding abortion services. The Controversial Partnership On March 31, 2021, CommonSpirit announced1 its controversial partnership with pro-abortion healthcare provider Ask Tia. Carolyn Witte, the co-founder and Chairwoman of Ask Tia highlighted the […] The post Catholic Healthcare Provider, Common Spirit, Partners with Abortion Provider appeared first on Save the Storks .

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