Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan declined to intervene in a custody dispute involving a baby born via surrogate after the surrogate refused to terminate the pregnancy despite a diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The lower court's order granting custody to the biological parents, who are caring for the baby in Texas following open-heart surgery, was upheld without explanation from Kagan.
Haotian Bai, a U.S. Army veteran, runs Patriot Conceptions, a California surrogacy agency that connects wealthy Chinese nationals with American surrogates, enabling children born through surrogacy to obtain U.S.
An 83-year-old Canadian woman with cancer, Brigitte Stegemann, was reportedly given medical assistance in dying (MAID) without her final consent while her family was away, leading to an investigation by Belleville Police. The case has drawn national and international attention, highlighting concerns about the safeguards and increasing use of MAID in Canada, where it has become one of the leading causes of death.
The spread of assisted suicide and euthanasia legalization and the resulting pressure on doctors to participate despite many refusing. It highlights the use of coercion, including threats to doctors' professional licenses, as a method to ensure compliance, citing bioethics advocates like Ezekiel Emanuel, Julian Savulescu, and Peter Singer.
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.
The webinar led by Michele Mazelin and Dr. Amy Vogel trained providers to distinguish between emotional distress and suicide risk in after-abortion clients by practicing with real, de-identified client interactions and applying a suicide risk assessment framework.
Catherina David of Ontario considered abortion after learning her unborn son Samuel had Down syndrome, but changed her mind at the hospital following a dream she interpreted as a sign from God. Samuel was born with a heart condition requiring surgery, but is now a healthy baby, and David says she has no regrets about choosing to continue the pregnancy.
Abortion will be on several state ballots this year, including important ones in Missouri and Idaho. Missouri became one of the first states to be abortion-free following the Dobbs decision in 2022 and has maintained that status for nearly two years. The article emphasizes the significance of these upcoming ballot measures in pro-life states, highlighting Missouri's early adoption of abortion restrictions after the Dobbs ruling.
Brigitte Stegman, an 83-year-old Canadian grandmother with stomach cancer, was killed through medical assistance in dying despite previously rejecting the option. Her granddaughter reports that Stegman failed mental capacity questions, expressed distress and regret about the decision, and experienced complications during the procedure involving multiple IV attempts and significant bleeding.
A study published in JAMA Network claimed that total abortion bans were associated with a 4.3-percentage point increase in suicidal ideation among female students, but expert Michael New noted there was no statistically significant increase in actual suicide attempts among teen girls in pro-life states. The study's limitations include examining only five states for one year and not considering factors like sexual activity or age, leading New to argue that the research is not comprehensive and does not prove abortion bans cause higher suicidality among teen girls.
Efforts to support pro-life candidates and oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood in the upcoming election, focusing on swing states like Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Alaska. It emphasizes the importance of winning key congressional seats to renew measures that defund Planned Parenthood and advance pro-life legislation.
In Italy, ten doctors who refused to perform euthanasia on Sibilla Barbieri, an elderly former actress with cancer, now face a criminal investigation after her family filed a complaint alleging denial of her constitutional right to assisted suicide. The case highlights Italy's shift from cautious approval of assisted suicide to mandatory participation by healthcare providers, with legal authorities pursuing criminal penalties against doctors who act according to their medical conscience.
Fred Clark, a Democrat running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District, supports codifying the right to sell and distribute abortion drugs and opposes any limits on abortion, including repealing the Hyde Amendment to allow federal funding for abortions. He plans to withhold federal funds from states with pro-life laws, requiring states receiving federal funds to provide abortion care at all stages of pregnancy, which would impact funding for areas like education, infrastructure, and disaster relief in states such as Texas and Florida.
Ohio doctor Hassan Abbas was sentenced for identity fraud after prosecutors said he used his estranged wife’s information to obtain abortion pills by mail and force-fed them to his girlfriend against her will, causing her to hemorrhage after she escaped to a hospital. Senator Bernie Moreno attributes this incident to a 2023 Biden-era FDA policy allowing mifepristone to be prescribed via telehealth and mailed, and he is urging the Department of Justice to intervene and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements amid ongoing legal challenges to the policy.
More than 1,000 Ohio doctors, including those who perform abortions and sex changes, signed a letter opposing a major state medical association's endorsement of Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for governor. These doctors expressed their support for Democrat Amy Acton following the association's political arm endorsement decision last week.
Michigan Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed stated that forbidding abortion reduces women to 'simply a carrying vehicle for a fetus that has not ever breathed air in the world.' He emphasized that the life of the mother cannot be curtailed by such a reduction and advocated for preventing unwanted pregnancies as the best way to prevent abortion.
Dr Roz Savage, a Liberal Democrat MP for the South Cotswolds, voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End Of Life) Bill at its Second Reading in 2026 despite previously supporting assisted suicide and having a mother who was a member of Dignity in Dying. She cited concerns raised by healthcare professionals about the Bill's ability to provide a safe framework, particularly regarding distinguishing free choice from influences like depression or financial pressure, and emphasized the need for universal palliative care before supporting such legislation.
Kristin, a Canadian woman diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, was told by doctors in Canada that her only option was physician-assisted suicide, but she and her husband chose to seek treatment in the United States where she received life-saving HIPEC surgery and chemotherapy. After multiple recurrences and medical emergencies, they moved to Texas to continue advanced medical care, highlighting concerns about assisted suicide policies and emphasizing the value of life and access to quality treatment.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Women Speak Out PAC have contacted over 750,000 voters in North Carolina through their Voter Contact Program to oppose pro-abortion Democrats in the midterm elections, with plans to reach 1 million homes by Election Day.
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.
A toddler with severe health problems was euthanized at two years old in the Netherlands, and a Canadian grandmother died through MAiD amid concerns about consent. Hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo discuss these cases on the Spectator P.M.
Haotian Bai, a U.S. Army veteran affiliated with the Hoover Institution think tank, runs Patriot Conceptions, a California surrogacy agency that serves Chinese clients, including billionaire Xu Bo.
Nick Vujicic, born without arms or legs, overcame bullying, loneliness, and depression through his Christian faith and became an international motivational speaker, author, husband, and father. The documentary 'No Limbs, No Limits: The NickV Story' highlights his life as a refutation of the culture that devalues lives with disabilities, especially in the context of abortion decisions based on prenatal diagnoses.
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.
From April 2027, women and their partners in the UK who experience a pregnancy ending before 24 weeks, including through abortion, failed IVF, or other pregnancy losses, will be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid statutory bereavement leave. The policy has drawn criticism for equating abortion with miscarriage, raising concerns about the recognition of unborn life and potential misuse of the leave entitlement, while also extending to commissioning parents in surrogacy arrangements.
California is involved in a legal battle over abortion pill reversal (APR), a medical intervention that aims to counteract the effects of the abortion drug mifepristone by administering progesterone to sustain pregnancy. Organizations like Heartbeat International and Real Options face potential fines for offering APR, despite evidence from thousands of women who have successfully used the treatment to carry their pregnancies to term under medical supervision.
On Saturday 5th September 2026, over 10,000 people gathered in London for the March for Life UK event, which included a family summit, religious services, and a march through Westminster to Parliament Square. The event featured speakers sharing personal testimonies, discussions on fatherhood and motherhood, and concluded with prayers led by Christian leaders and 15 Roman Catholic bishops, emphasizing the pro-life message and opposition to abortion and assisted suicide in the UK.
Canadian law enforcement is investigating the euthanasia of 83-year-old Christian great-grandmother Brigitte Stegemann, who was euthanized on July 10 despite previously refusing due to her beliefs and cognitive decline. Her family alleges that her consent was improperly obtained while her granddaughter, who held power of attorney, was on vacation, and they have appealed to multiple authorities including the Ontario Chief Coroner's Office and Belleville Police, who confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
A Texas District Court vacated an emergency order that had kept Baby Gabriel/Rumi, born via surrogate McKenna West, in Texas to receive care for hypoplastic left heart syndrome, allowing his genetic parents to move him to California if approved by doctors. The court found that the genetic parents have consented to all recommended medical treatments and that some restrictions of the emergency order were no longer medically necessary, while maintaining that stabilizing and life-sustaining care must continue and that the Guardian Ad Litem remains appointed for the child.
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.
