Planned Parenthood Great Plains reported 38,698 total patients and 14,283 abortions in its 2024-2025 annual report, with abortion services mentioned 35 times compared to far fewer mentions of other healthcare services. The report states that Kansas serves as a critical access point for abortion patients traveling from neighboring states where abortion is illegal, and the organization also promotes abortion access through educational materials directing students to research abortion availability in their states and nearby areas.
Planned Parenthood Great Plains will reopen its New Orleans clinic after closing one year ago. Louisiana Right to Life opposes the reopening, stating that other healthcare providers already offer non-abortion services and that taxpayer dollars should not subsidize Planned Parenthood's abortion-related activities.
Students from across Louisiana gathered at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge for the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit, where they learned about pro-life leadership, the impact of abortion, and the importance of standing for human dignity at every stage of life. The summit included speakers such as Dr.
A new report from the U.S. Senate HELP Committee, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, raises concerns about the safety of abortion pills shipped through the mail with minimal medical oversight.
Albert Smith wrote a pro-life poem expressing a woman's strength and love for her unborn child despite challenges. The poem emphasizes the woman's determination to cherish and protect the life she carries, thanking God for her ability to love.
Massachusetts has enacted a new law allowing physicians to perform abortions up to birth based solely on their professional judgment, removing previous restrictions that limited abortions after 24 weeks to specific medical criteria. This change represents a significant expansion of abortion access late in pregnancy, including after fetal viability.
A baby girl born at 31 weeks gestation survived after being born alive into a toilet following an attempted abortion using abortion pills obtained from an out-of-state seller in Virginia. The mother, Syeshia Johnson, is now facing criminal charges including negligent child abuse and assault, while abortion pill distributors are criticized for failing to provide informed consent and violating state and FDA regulations by supplying pills for use beyond the approved gestational age.
A surrogate mother named McKenna West fled to Texas to protect the baby she was carrying from abortion after the California-based intended parents pressured her to abort due to a treatable heart defect. Texas Governor Ken Paxton intervened and obtained a court order to allow the baby, named Gabriel, to receive treatment after birth, despite the intended parents' refusal to consent to the treatment.
Jackson Picone, a data science student at Mississippi State University, has joined Louisiana Right to Life as a summer intern where he is working on a data-related project and assisting with various office and outreach tasks. He expressed that the internship is strengthening his pro-life convictions, grounding his faith, and providing unexpected personal growth experiences before he returns to college in August.
Louisiana Right to Life responded to Planned Parenthood's announcement to return to Louisiana and open a facility in New Orleans by expressing concern over the abortion provider's telehealth services potentially violating state law and their intent to make abortion a key aspect of their services. The organization affirmed its commitment to supporting life and working with public officials, health care providers, pregnancy resource centers, churches, and communities to protect unborn babies and support mothers and families in Louisiana.
Abortion is currently illegal in Louisiana, but the abortion industry continues to find ways to facilitate abortions despite these laws. The article compares the abortion debate to historical movements, suggesting that the outcome depends on continued efforts to protect children, support mothers, and build a culture valuing every human life.
In the past two months, fourteen pregnant women in crisis have contacted Liv, Louisiana Right to Life's chatbot, seeking help with urgent challenges such as domestic violence, emergency housing, and health complications. Louisiana Right to Life provides support through pregnancy centers and its Emergency Assistance for Moms Grant, which helps with expenses like rent, utilities, and transportation, primarily serving the Greater New Orleans area but aiming to expand statewide.
Montaña Embarazada, a massive sculpture depicting an unborn child in the womb, was created in 2012 by Colombian artist Dubian Monsalve in Santo Domingo, Colombia. Monsalve completed the artwork in 15 days using manual farming tools to honor local farmers and symbolize the value of every human life, motherhood, and hope emerging from violence and suffering.
Reports have emerged of women being coerced into taking abortion pills without their consent, including a recent case in Washington where a man was criminally charged for secretly administering abortion pills to his girlfriend. Major abortion providers and advocacy organizations have refused to denounce the mailing of abortion pills without meaningful safety protocols, with some groups advising women to conceal abortion pill use from medical professionals, which poses significant health risks and distorts public health data.
Louisiana Right to Life held Pro-Life Day at the Capitol on May 6, 2026, where citizens met with state legislators to support pro-life legislation and discuss measures aiding mothers and families. During the event, Senate Bill 427, which strengthens ethical safeguards for organ donation, passed the House Health & Welfare Committee and awaits final passage before the Governor's signature.
On May 9, 2026, pro-life community members gathered at the Louisiana Right to Life office in New Orleans to distribute hundreds of diapers, wipes, formula, and other baby supplies to mothers in need. Despite severe thunderstorms, many mothers traveled by walking, bus, or car to receive support, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by families and the importance of pregnancy resource centers in the community.
Louisiana Right to Life launched the Love Them Both Garden during the Mother's Day season as an outreach project to provide practical support to pregnant women and parenting moms in need. The project served 78 moms and 86 babies by providing 41 large essential items through participation from eight churches, schools, businesses, and organizations, fostering community support and new conversations about pregnancy resource centers. }]} (Note: The second sentence was cut off due to length constraints; here is the complete second sentence: The project served 78 moms and 86 babies by providing 41 large essential items through participation from eight churches, schools, businesses, and organizations, fostering community support and new conversations about pregnancy resource centers.
Kevin Harp, a devout Catholic, explains that his pro-life stance is motivated by his faith and the belief that the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' extends to the unborn. He shares his personal experience of losing a child to miscarriage and emphasizes the importance of educating those considering abortion to choose life and give every child a chance.
In Gretna, Louisiana, a woman gave birth and left her baby in a port-a-potty, resulting in the child's death and the woman being charged with second degree murder. Louisiana is promoting awareness of its Safe Haven law through the Safe Haven Awareness Act, which requires flyers about the law to be posted in public school restrooms to prevent similar tragedies.
Sharon Fontenot of Eunice, a longtime pro-life advocate and former president of Louisiana Right to Life, passed away on March 10, 2026. She founded the Eunice Right to Life chapter, consulted for a local pregnancy center, and helped organize Life Marches across Louisiana, dedicating decades to defending the dignity of every human life.
An abortion dealer's Facebook post advises women not to disclose pill usage to medical staff and to remove remnants of pills taken vaginally before seeking medical attention. The abortion industry also provides guidance to teens on how to obtain abortion drugs or travel out of state for surgical procedures without parental knowledge.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced plans to sue New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom for refusing to honor Louisiana’s extradition requests for doctors who sent abortion pills into Louisiana, violating state law. Louisiana Right to Life supports this action, criticizing New York and California's shield laws that protect doctors from accountability for these actions and asserting that these states are imposing their abortion policies on Louisiana against its laws.
A pro-life advocate participated in a traveling journal project where participants added personal reflections and art, including some who expressed pro-abortion views and engaged in dialogue about abortion and reproductive rights. The advocate responded by emphasizing the scientific consensus that life begins at fertilization and the belief that unborn children deserve the same rights as those born, while acknowledging the importance of bodily rights and societal support for children in poverty.
Abortion is described as an injustice that deprives both the woman and the unborn child of their rights to life and family love. Pregnancy centers and pro-life communities are encouraged to support women facing unplanned pregnancies to help break cycles of injustice and provide hope and healing.
A pro-life advocate encourages continued online engagement despite feelings of futility, emphasizing that compassionate and clear posts can influence individuals who are uncertain about abortion. The advocate highlights that even small actions like liking, commenting, or sharing pro-life content help increase its visibility and support others who may be silently affected by the message.
A fourteen-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, was arrested after the secret delivery and killing of her newborn baby, highlighting a tragic situation involving a minor. Louisiana's Safe Haven Law allows parents to safely and anonymously surrender newborns up to sixty days old at designated locations, including hospitals, fire stations, and law enforcement stations, with new Safe Haven Baby Boxes installed in Slidell and Covington to provide additional secure surrender options.
The State Medical Board of Ohio suspended Dr. Hassan Abbas's license after he administered abortion pills obtained online to his pregnant girlfriend without her consent, including forcibly giving her the pills while she was sleeping. Similar cases in Louisiana involve women being coerced to take abortion pills obtained through online telemedicine providers, highlighting concerns about the lack of proper regulation and enforcement regarding abortion drugs. Legitimate medical providers do not prescribe abortion drugs without verifying identity and diagnosing the patient, and the misuse of telemedicine for abortion pill distribution is criticized as medical malpractice and drug dealing. Louisiana law allows women harmed by abortion pills to hold distributors accountable, and coerced abortion is a crime in the state, with authorities encouraging victims to report their experiences.
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Thousands of people encountered the pro-life message at our booth during the Washington Parish Free Fair! Visitors of all ages learned about the incredible development of babies in the womb. Adults were also educated about local efforts to support moms in need and the heartbreaking reality of the chemical abortion pill. We were honored to... The post Thousands Encounter the Pro-Life Message at Louisiana Fairs appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
