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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 →Bill C-218, which aims to prevent euthanasia for mental illness as the sole criterion, had its first hour of debate on December 5, 2025, and its second hour on September 23, 2026, with a vote scheduled for October 7, 2026. During the September 23 debate, Luc Thériault (Montcalm) of the Bloc Québécois opposed Bill C-218 and supported euthanasia for mental illness as a sole criterion.
Read →Bishop Alan McGuckian of Down and Connor has written a letter to all 60 members of Belfast City Council urging them to keep Belfast City Hall as a civic space that unites rather than divides. The letter was sent ahead of the City Council's decision to illuminate City Hall in support of safe abortions on September 28.
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 →Canadian Members of Parliament are debating the expansion of the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) service to include the mentally ill, with Bill C-218 proposed to prevent this expansion and protect the mentally ill from euthanasia. The article draws a historical parallel between Canada's MAiD program and Nazi Germany's Aktion T4 euthanasia program, highlighting concerns about consent and the ethical implications of euthanizing mentally ill individuals.
Read →Michael Cooper spoke in parliament on September 23, 2026, in support of Bill C-218, which aims to prevent euthanasia (MAiD) when mental illness is the sole criterion. He described the bill as the 'right to recover act,' emphasizing its goal to offer hope and help to those with mental health challenges rather than allowing state-sanctioned death.
Read →A wrongful death lawsuit in New Mexico resulted in a $200,000 settlement awarded to the estate of a 26-week aborted baby, recognized as a person under the state's Wrongful Death Act, due to the mother's inability to provide informed consent while under the influence of methamphetamine. The lawsuit also accused the abortion providers of unfair trade practices, including failing to inform the mother of substance abuse treatment programs and improperly handling the baby's remains by placing them in medical waste instead of releasing them for funeral services.
Read →In 2024, Canada recorded 16,499 deaths through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which is 1,135 more than the 15,364 firearm homicides recorded in the United States that year despite the US having a population more than eight times larger. Since legalizing MAiD in 2016, with expanded eligibility in 2021, the number of assisted deaths in Canada has approximately tripled from 5,461 in 2019 to 16,499 in 2024, accounting for 5.1 percent of all deaths in Canada that year.
Read →Hassan-James Abbas received a six-month jail sentence and two years probation after forcing abortion drugs into his pregnant girlfriend's mouth using his estranged wife's personal information, resulting in the death of their unborn child. Ohio Right to Life supports House Bill 324, the Patient Protection Act, which aims to require in-person examinations before prescribing abortion drugs and prohibit their delivery through the mail to prevent similar abuses.
Read →Hannah Strege, known as the world’s first snowflake baby, was conceived as a frozen embryo from an IVF process and later adopted. Strege advocates against the view that embryos are merely property, emphasizing that human value is inherent from conception regardless of size, development, environment, or dependence.
Read →ERI has refined its mission statement to focus on equipping people to have respectful, one-on-one conversations that can change hearts and minds about abortion, emphasizing mutual respect and understanding between pro-life and pro-choice individuals. The organization highlights the importance of personal relationships in transforming culture and invites supporters to share their experiences and challenges in engaging with pro-choice people to improve their approach.
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 →Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington is urging Catholics to fast on Fridays in October and vote against two constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage appearing on the November 3 ballot in Virginia. He has directed priests to read a letter during Masses opposing the amendments, which would expand abortion access and redefine marriage, and has led prayer efforts while acknowledging both support and criticism from parishioners.
Read →In Hawaii, the use of abortion pills has tripled over the past decade, with more than three out of four abortions now performed chemically rather than surgically, according to 2026 state health data. Despite this trend, Planned Parenthood and other providers have not fully disclosed the risks, as a large study found that about 10.93 percent of women using mifepristone experience serious complications, while the FDA's official adverse reaction rate is under half a percent.
Read →Fifty pro-life leaders sent a letter to FDA Commissioner nominee Dr. Heidi Overton urging her to restore the pre-Biden administration safeguards on mifepristone while the FDA completes its ongoing review of the drug.
Read →Tamara Jansen delivered a speech in parliament on September 23, 2026, supporting Bill C-218, which aims to prevent Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) from being granted solely based on mental illness. She referenced the case of Kiano Vafaeian, a 26-year-old who sought MAiD in Ontario at age 23 after struggling with Type 1 diabetes, mental health issues following a car accident, and vision loss, with his mother Margaret opposing his decision.
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 →Haile McAnally, a Nebraska woman who was previously pro-abortion, experienced a severe hemorrhage in her bathtub after taking abortion pills and required a blood transfusion. She now identifies as pro-life and warns that women are not adequately informed about the risks of chemical abortions, which have higher rates of emergency room visits compared to other medications and surgical abortions.
Read →J Hewitt, a 19-year-old apprentice at Elite Hair Lounge in London, was told by her manager to have an abortion because she was too young and was subsequently fired 19 minutes after asking about maternity leave. An employment tribunal ruled that her pregnancy was the principal reason for her dismissal and ordered the salon to pay her £29,489.62 in damages for unfair dismissal and pregnancy discrimination.
Read →Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed legislation effective November 2026 allowing abortion after 24 weeks based on physicians' subjective professional judgment, permitting termination up to birth. Shortly after, she promoted expanding postpartum care and a program called Welcome Family to support mothers and families, raising questions about the state's role in both late-term abortion and newborn welfare monitoring.
Read →The gradual erosion of safeguards following the liberalization of abortion laws, focusing on the ongoing effort to remove the three-day waiting period to access abortion services. It notes that this issue attracted some attention last week, but not enough given its significance.
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 →Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faces a challenge regarding her stance on abortion as she evaluates Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Overton is scheduled to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Thursday. The situation serves as a significant test of Collins' commitment to being an abortion-rights Republican amid the confirmation process for the FDA leadership position.
Read →Florida couple Natalie and Joshua Strong allege that Brown Fertility clinic in Jacksonville used another man's sperm during their IVF treatment, as DNA tests showed Joshua had a zero percent probability of being the biological father of their daughter born in 2025. The couple is suing the clinic and its lead physician, Dr.
Read →Care Net's ICU Mobile team conducted a week of GO Training in Winter Haven, Florida, preparing a new mobile ministry team to operate mobile medical units that help pregnancy centers and churches reach mothers and fathers facing pregnancy decisions. The training included spiritual conversations, client journey, mobile operations, driver safety, maintenance, and community engagement, culminating in the team receiving the keys to their mobile medical unit and a prayer for their mission.
Read →Baby Levi was born prematurely at 25 weeks and six days due to complications from a subchorionic haemorrhage and spent 135 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before being discharged home. After overcoming several health challenges, including bradycardia, Levi is now growing well at home, having reached the third percentile on the growth chart, and his family celebrated his return on Mother's Day. Levi's parents, Taytum and Nick, experienced a difficult journey with their son's early birth and extended hospital stay, during which they developed close relationships with the NICU staff, and Right To Life UK highlighted Levi's story as a testament to the strength of premature infants and the dedication of their caregivers.
Read →The episode features guests Pam Stenzel and Monica Kelsey discussing the Safe Haven Baby Boxes, which provide a safe and anonymous way for mothers in crisis to surrender infants, with safety protocols involving fire stations and hospitals. It also covers support services such as a 24/7 hotline, counseling, and resources for mothers, highlighting the organization's mission to prevent unsafe infant abandonment and assist women in navigating their legal and medical needs.
Read →In 2024, Canada recorded 16,499 euthanasia deaths, which is 1,135 more than the 15,364 firearm homicide deaths in the United States during the same year. Canadian healthcare policy mandates that doctors and nurses inform patients about euthanasia as a treatment option, a practice unique compared to other countries with legal euthanasia.
Read →Astrid from Los Angeles Pregnancy Services discusses how using Live Action's educational abortion procedure videos in counseling has helped thousands of mothers in a predominantly Hispanic community choose life by providing medically accurate information and radical kindness. The episode also covers practical ministry aspects such as consent forms, involving fathers, digital outreach, and advice for pregnancy clinic directors, highlighting the impact of truth and informed consent in empowering women facing crisis pregnancies.
Read →Shawn Bauman, a 55-year-old man from Vancouver Island, fell in his living room on May 9, 2025, and was euthanized twelve days later despite not being terminally ill. His family has not received his medical records, and a coroner's investigation remains open fifteen months later, with questions about the application of MAID laws and the circumstances of his death following a spinal injury from the fall.
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