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A Christian woman criminally charged because she “stood outside” an abortion facility in Birmingham and silently prayed appeared in court for a first hearing today and plead ‘not guilty’. The post Christian woman criminally charged for silent prayer pleads ‘not guilty’ in first hearing appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
Read →Courts, constitutional amendments, and shield laws have chipped away at protections for unborn children in pro-life states Washington D.C.—A new Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) paper analyzes how abortion advocates—through court rulings, constitutional amendments, and shield laws—effectively removed any meaningful limits on abortion in some formerly pro-life states. The paper explores the legal landscape in […] The post From Pro-Life to Abortion Up to Birth: The Impact of Abortion Amendments appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →This is Issue 39 of the American Reports Series. Twenty-six states are “abortion protection states,”[1] with laws that grant abortion a special legal status.[2] They have few, if any, health and safety regulations of abortion, such as clinic safety standards, parental involvement laws for minors, or adequate informed consent requirements. Nineteen states[3] and the District […] The post Abortion Law in America Today: Abortion Protection States appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →(Washington, D.C.): Earlier today, the Department of Justice under the Trump Administration requested a federal court to pause the case in Louisiana v. FDA and deny the client immediate relief pending the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of the abortion pill, mifepristone. There is no public evidence that this review is actively being conducted. Sarah Zagorski, Senior Director of Public Relations & Communications for Americans United for Life […] The post Trump DOJ Asks for Delay in Essential Abortion Pill Case, Pending FDA Review with No Deadline appeared first on Americans United fo
Read →Dear Friend, Last week, Family Policy Alliance was honored to join hundreds of thousands of Americans from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the March for Life —standing together for the truth that every life is precious. Our team marched alongside families, students, and pastors and connected with state Family Policy Council leaders advancing […]
Read →Special Message from Our President & CEO: At the March for Life last week, I was asked: Why do we still need to march? The answer: Because the sidewalk is everywhere, and people of good will are urgently needed to bring hope and help to every place abortion is threatening women and their preborn children. […] The post Why Do We Still Need to March? first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .
Read →INDIANAPOLIS (January 27, 2026) – Indiana Right to Life spoke out today in support of Senate Bill 236, passed this afternoon in the Indiana Senate by a 35-10 margin. IRTL President Mike Fichter issued the following statement on the bill: We fully support SB 236 because it protects the lives of unborn babies and their mothers from [...]
Read →The day before the American March for Life, sixteen pro-life activists sat in the street in front of the Department of Health and Human Services, blasting a homemade protest song with a raspy refrain into a megaphone: “Ban the abortion pill! Ban the abortion pill!” A phalanx of Washington, D.C., police officers surrounded them, warning [...] The post March for Life: Vance, the White House, and a Divided Pro-Life Movement first appeared on The Bridgehead .
Read →Well Dobbs is sure turning out to be a pro-life bust. Or is it? Since the 2022 Dobbs decision, which didn’t outlaw abortion but simply put its legality back in the hands of the States, voters in California, Michigan, Ohio, and Vermont have passed amendments to enshrine abortion in their const... The post With Fresh Eyes appeared first on The Human Life Review .
Read →The abortion pill is a devastating experience for a mom and the baby in her womb. Unlike surgical abortions, the abortion pill leaves a woman to see the remains of her child firsthand. This can create a deeply painful and traumatic memory for a mother who will suffer alone, abandoned by the abortion industry that is profiting from the brutal death of her baby. Through Human Coalition’s Abortion Memorial, moms have shared their stories of the negative […] The post What Moms Shared with Us About Their Abortion Pill Experience appeared first on Human Coalition .
Read →Meghan Trainor recently announced the birth of her newest child through surrogacy, a practice increasingly normalized by wealthy and influential figures. The Center for Bioethics & Culture highlights concerns about the ethical implications of surrogacy, emphasizing the child's perspective and the separation of biological and gestational parentage inherent in the process.
Read →A local church reached out to our South Florida City Director, Ezra Deane, with an urgent request. A young mother, pregnant with twins, was considering abortion and needed someone to talk with. The pastor said, “You guys are specialists in this area. We have a young mother who is pregnant with twins and is considering […] The post Twins Saved in South Florida and the Church That Said “Yes” first appeared on LOVE LIFE .
Read →WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) introduced the Chemical Abortion Awareness Act, which will create new requirements for communicating chemical abortion risks for providers who receive federal funds. This legislation comes on the same day as thousands of American patriots flocked to Capitol Hill to stand up for the lives of the unborn. The requirements include providing women both electronic [...]
Read →It was a brisk early morning when I set off from the John Jay Institute last Friday to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Having just spent... The post Frequenting the Frontlines of Life appeared first on First Things .
Read →By Maya Noronha, J.D. This is Issue 38 of the American Reports Series. Executive Summary In the United States, states are permitted to use a portion of their Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) administrative funding to implement Health Services Initiatives (HSIs) for children’s health, but many states do not take advantage of this option. HSIs […] The post Pro-Life and Safety Net Health Services Initiatives under the Children’s Health Insurance Program appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →“The truth that life is a precious gift from God has profound implications for the question of stewardship over human life. We are not the owners of our lives and, hence, do not have absolute power over life. … Suicide and euthanasia are never morally acceptable options.” ― USCCB, Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic… The post AI-Assisted Suicide for Couples: The Disturbing Rise of the Sarco Pod appeared first on Human Life International .
Read →Andrew Wood discusses his book Hero, Ghost, Villain and the importance of present, engaged fathers. He connects parenting responsibility and Christian discipleship with broader pro-life concerns.
Read →Tried to get some reassurance from ChatGPT about the volume of blood coming out of my body . . .” “Woke up at 5 a.m. with the severe cramps again. Had this ever happened to anyone? Is it someone [sic] normal part of the process?” These anecdotes, posted on Reddit, aren’t rare, and they reflect […] The post In the Abortion Industry, ‘Access’ Now Matters More Than Care appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →After restricting funding for primate research for ethical reasons, the National Institutes of Health has followed up by banning funding of fetal tissue research. From the NIH press release: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced a new policy ending the use of human fetal tissue in NIH-supported research, marking a significant milestone in the Trump Administration’s efforts to modernize biomedical science and accelerate innovate. Effective immediately, NIH funds will no longer be used to support research involving human fetal tissue from elective abortions. The policy applies
Read →WASHINGTON, D.C, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee ahead of her testimony at its hearing entitled “Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs.” Dr. Monique Wubbenhorst is a practicing, board-certified OB-GYN with more than 30 years of experience in patient [...]
Read →On January 23, CLI Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs Ingrid Skop, M.D., sat down with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) at the 2026 March for Life to discuss the risks of abortion and what the pro-life movement should focus on. Watch the full interview below. The post CBN Interview with Dr. Ingrid Skop at March for Life 2026 appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →COMMENTARY: Every child saved, every mother supported, and every pregnancy standing is evidence that hope is not naïve but justified. “Having a baby seemed impossible.” That is what Aagust, a Florida nursing student, said she believed the day she visited a Planned Parenthood facility where she was given mifepristone to start a drug-induced abortion. Then […] The post Why the Pro-Life Movement Has Hope appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →(Washington, D.C.): Today, the Trump Administration will be joining, for the second time, the annual March for Life alongside leading pro-life organizations and thousands of Americans concerned for the cause of life. John Mize, CEO of Americans United for Life, stated, “We would like to thank the Trump Administration for several pro-life victories during the first year of the Administration. While […] The post Americans United for Life Demands Action as Trump Administration Joins the March for Life appeared first on Americans United for Life .
Read →If you’ve followed the news over the past few years, you’ve heard about Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v. Jackson. These two Supreme Court cases have shaped everything about abortion law in America. But where did they come from, and what actually prompted these decisions? Let’s break down the story behind each case, and why it matters to protect life today. Where Did Roe v. Wade Come From? Back in 1969, […] The post From Roe to Dobbs: The Supreme Court Cases That Shaped the Fight for Life appeared first on Human Coalition .
Read →Last week, The Wanderer lost one of its most beloved columnists. Dexter Duggan died from unexpected recently diagnosed stage-four cancer, bringing to a close almost 50 years of faithful weekly contributions as a columnist for The Wanderer. His columns were a constant presence in the paper, and his dedication was unmatched — he was known […]
Read →Nevada’s 2024 abortion statistics were provided to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) upon request in January 2026. The report shows that total abortions, as well as drug-induced abortions, increased from 2023 to 2024. The data does not include the number of abortions obtained by Nevada […] The post Abortion Reporting: Nevada (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →Pennsylvania’s 2024 abortion report was published online by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in December 2025. The report shows that abortions decreased from the previous year. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Pennsylvania residents out of state or the number of self-managed abortions on […] The post Abortion Reporting: Pennsylvania (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →For the second year, Kansas’ abortion data was included in the state’s vital statistics report published in December by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), instead of being published as a standalone report published in July. The report shows that abortions increased from 2023 to 2024. Below, Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) summarizes the […] The post Abortion Reporting: Kansas (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →Minnesota’s original version of its 2024 abortion report was published online by the Minnesota Department of Health (DOH) on December 31, 2025. However, an updated version was uploaded on January 2, 2026, “to correct an overcount of 2,586 duplicated records submitted into the Minnesota Registration and Certification (MR&C) System.” The original version reported that 16,315 […] The post Abortion Reporting: Minnesota (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →Arizona’s 2024 abortion report was published in December 2025 by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Abortions slightly decreased in the state in 2024 compared to 2023. Below, Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) summarizes the information in the abortion report published by the state. The data published by Arizona does not include the number of […] The post Abortion Reporting: Arizona (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
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