Pro-life essay contest now accepting submissions from students
The contest, open through Nov. 7, invites students to reflect on some of the most important questions surrounding human life and dignity today.
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The contest, open through Nov. 7, invites students to reflect on some of the most important questions surrounding human life and dignity today.
Read →Pro-life activist Anastasia Rogers had all charges dropped against her related to a 14-second video filmed outside a San Francisco Planned Parenthood, which led to her arrest under California's Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. After a mistrial due to a hung jury, the state agreed to drop the charges following a three-month diversion period, and the protective order restricting her sidewalk outreach was lifted.
Read →Pro-Life Radio hosts Vicky and Bruce Cherry, along with their pro-life team members including Barbara Sainsbury, Lynn Voskin, and Leo and Jeanette Carrier, recorded a program after participating in sidewalk counseling at an abortion clinic in Altamonte, Florida. During the show, they discussed topics such as Georgia's recognition of unborn children as natural persons, personal experiences with abortion, and the scientific and biblical basis for the belief that life begins at conception.
Read →Thousands of people gathered at the Pennsylvania state Capitol in Harrisburg for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania March for Life, where Concerned Women for America of Pennsylvania participated alongside many others united by the belief that every human life has value. The event included worship, prayer, and speeches, and was organized by the Pennsylvania Family Institute, with CWA of Pennsylvania contributing behind the scenes and encouraging ongoing involvement through prayer, relationship-building, and support.
Read →The March for Life announced its 2027 theme as 'The Truth Is Pro-Life' and revealed that retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will deliver the keynote address at the rally in Washington, D.C. on January 22, 2027.
Read →The March for Life announced its 2027 theme as 'The Truth Is Pro-Life' and revealed that retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will deliver the keynote address at the rally on January 22, 2027, in Washington, D.C. The event continues annually near the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v.
Read →Pro-life advocates in Vilnius, Lithuania, held the annual March for Life to affirm the value of human life, oppose abortion, and call for greater support for mothers, fathers, and children amid national debates on abortion and assisted reproduction. Speakers from Latvia and Poland highlighted that declining birth rates in Eastern Europe are linked to cultural attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and family life, emphasizing that financial incentives alone cannot solve the demographic crisis.
Read →On May 10, 2023, Campaign Life Coalition intended to display abortion victim photography during its National March for Life press conference but was prohibited by the Parliamentary Protective Service from doing so. Josie Luetke expressed surprise that the same signs were allowed on the city sidewalk but not on Parliament Hill. The incident highlights a restriction on displaying certain images at a government venue despite their allowance in public spaces nearby.
Read →More than 3,000 pro-life advocates gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 26 for the country's second March for Life, featuring personal testimonies, speeches, and musical performances that emphasized the dignity of every human life, especially unborn children. Church leaders and international speakers highlighted the importance of practical support for families, the role of fathers, and the need for a culture of life grounded in faith and community support amid ongoing political debates over reproductive legislation in Lithuania.
Read →More than 1,000 pro-life advocates gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania on September 26, 2026, for the country's second March for Life, which included families, students, and older people participating in speeches, testimonies, and musical performances affirming the dignity of every human life. The event featured speakers such as Archbishop Gintaras Grušas and Archbishop Kęstutis Kėvalas, who emphasized practical support for mothers and families, the role of men in fatherhood, and the need to build a culture of life through faith and community involvement.
Read →Students for Life of America launched its fall 2026 'Abortion Victims: Every Abortion Has a Human Cost' tour on 150 college campuses in more than 40 states, continuing the legacy of Charlie Kirk by engaging students with displays about the harms of abortion. Despite opposition and mockery on some campuses, the group reports that nearly 23 percent of students who engaged with their spring 2026 'Chemical Abortion Hurts' tour changed their minds about abortion.
Read →Students for Life of America sent a formal notice to the FDA on September 24, 2026, alleging that the agency violated the Endangered Species Act by approving the abortion pill mifepristone without consulting wildlife agencies, and named four endangered freshwater mussels potentially affected by drug pollution. The group demands the FDA remove the drug from the market and conduct an environmental review, citing a peer-reviewed study that found anti-progesterone activity from the drug in drinking water samples from three U.S.
Read →Students for Life of America announced its intent to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for alleged Endangered Species Act violations related to pharmaceutical waste from the abortion pill mifepristone found in U.S.
Read →Students for Life of America sent a letter to the FDA announcing its intent to sue over alleged Endangered Species Act violations related to pharmaceutical waste from the abortion pill mifepristone found in U.S. waterways, including tap water in three cities.
Read →Students for Life America filed a notice of intent to sue the Food and Drug Administration over alleged inaction regarding the Endangered Species Act. The group claims that more than 50 tons of medical waste are involved in their complaint as part of their effort to restrict abortion drugs using environmental laws.
Read →California dropped all charges against anti-abortion activist Anastasia Rogers related to a 14-second Instagram video criticizing Planned Parenthood, and the protective order restricting her sidewalk outreach was terminated. The charges were initially based on claims that her video violated California's Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, but after a diversion program and a deadlocked jury, the court dismissed the case in San Francisco County.
Read →More than 100 young people aged 18-35 attended the first ever Youth Summit at March for Life UK 2026, where speakers emphasized the importance of vocal and unashamed advocacy for unborn lives. The March for Life event in London saw 10,000 participants peacefully demonstrating for life despite aggressive counter-protesters and poor policing, with young attendees expressing deep conviction and knowledge about the pro-life cause.
Read →Students for Life of America threatened to sue the FDA for approving and expanding access to the abortion pill mifepristone without studying its environmental risks, claiming it may harm over 1,500 protected species across the U.S. and that the FDA failed to consult wildlife agencies as required by the Endangered Species Act.
Read →Students for Life of America (SFLA) has filed a notice of intent to sue the FDA for allegedly failing to conduct required environmental testing of the abortion drug mifepristone, claiming this violates the Endangered Species Act due to potential risks to waterways and wildlife. The group cites studies suggesting anti-progesterone activity in water samples and argues the FDA did not consult wildlife protection agencies before approving the drug in 2000, with SFLA President Kristan Hawkins stating the FDA has 60 days to respond before a lawsuit is filed.
Read →Students for Life Action and nearly 40 pro-life groups sent letters to four of Trump's top officials on September 9, 2026, urging them to investigate Planned Parenthood and, if evidence supports, to debar it from federal contracts, effectively cutting off its federal funding without needing a Senate vote. This move follows reports of Planned Parenthood receiving $832 million in government funding, performing a record 434,450 abortions in one year, and allegations of Medicaid fraud and improper receipt of Paycheck Protection Program loans, with legal actions and investigations ongoing.
Read →Counterdemonstrators threw paint at a pro-life information stall as Germany's March for Life filled the streets of two cities for the fourth year running. [...]
Read →Several thousand pro-life supporters, estimated at over 2,200, gathered in Zurich-Oerlikon, Switzerland, on September 19 for the annual March for Life, which was delayed by 200 masked protesters who blocked the route and set off firecrackers. The event has been held since 2010 but has been restricted from Zurich's city center by local officials, leading organizers to hold it on the northern outskirts, while abortion remains legal in Switzerland for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and euthanasia tourism is also prevalent in the country.
Read →The homily at the March for Life UK 2026 emphasized the value and responsibility of parenthood as a reflection of God's love, citing Pope Francis's words that each child has a place in God's heart from all eternity and that conception fulfills the Creator's eternal dream. It also highlighted the example of Saint Monica's perseverance in prayer for her son Augustine as an encouragement to continue advocating for life despite societal challenges and opposition.
Read →More than 2,200 pro-lifers gathered in Oerlikon, Zurich, for the Swiss March for Life, where an estimated 200 masked cyclists attempted to disrupt the event with firecrackers, knocking over trash bins, and blocking the route at multiple points. Police intervened with water cannons after repeatedly asking the counter-demonstrators to leave, while local officials have kept the march out of the city center, citing concerns about disruptions.
Read →Students for Life of America and Students for Life Action have campaigned for nearly two years to end taxpayer support for Planned Parenthood, delivering tens of thousands of petitions and organizing nationwide events to pressure the Trump Administration to defund and debar the organization. In response to allegations including Medicaid fraud and other violations, the Small Business Administration opened a review of Planned Parenthood's eligibility for over $88 million in PPP loans, and pro-life groups have urged the Administration to complete a debarment investigation that would ban Planned Parenthood from federal funding for up to three years.
Read →Approximately 6,000 pro-life demonstrators participated in Germany's annual March for Life held simultaneously in Berlin and Cologne, with the Cologne rally experiencing attacks from counterdemonstrators who threw paint and set off smoke bombs at a pro-life information stand. Several bishops joined the Berlin march, which drew around 4,200 people according to organizers, and speakers at both events addressed issues such as surrogacy and the right to life from conception to natural death.
Read →An estimated 2,200 pro-life advocates gathered in Zurich's Oerlikon district on September 19, 2026, for the annual Swiss March for Life, which was barred from the city center for the sixth consecutive year due to security concerns over hostile counterprotesters. Masked cyclists attempted to disrupt the event by setting off firecrackers and blocking the route, but police maintained control using water cannons, and organizers have launched legal proceedings challenging the city's restrictions on the march's location.
Read →Approximately 2,200 pro-life advocates gathered in Zurich's Oerlikon district for the annual March for Life on September 19, 2026, where masked counterprotesters attempted to disrupt the event but were dispersed by police using water cannons. Organizers criticized Zurich city officials for restricting the march to the outskirts despite allowing other demonstrations in the city center, and have launched legal proceedings and a petition to challenge this policy and demand equal access.
Read →Pro-life Pennsylvanians gathered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the sixth annual Pennsylvania March for Life, with former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum headlining the 11 a.m.
Read →Thousands of people from across Slovakia gathered in Bratislava on 20 September for the fifth National March for Life, organized under the patronage of the Slovak Bishops’ Conference and centered on the capital’s Freedom Square. Fr.
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