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19 Days Until the November 3rd Midterm Elections. What do we know?
By Dave Andrusko, editor of NRL News and NRL News Today
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They Are All “Our” Children
By Joleigh Little, Volunteer Director/Writer
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Orwell, abortion, and the ”defense of the indefensible”
Dave Andrusko draws on George Orwell's critiques of political language to argue that pro-abortion rhetoric often serves as a defense of indefensible acts, such as infanticide and abortion procedures that cause fetal pain. He highlights societal hypocrisy in tolerating discrimination against unborn children while condemning other forms of bigotry, emphasizing the need to consistently advocate for the protection and dignity of all unborn children regardless of their circumstances.
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National Right to Life Endorses Senator Jon Husted for Election to the U.S. Senate
National Right to Life announces its endorsement of Jon Husted for the Ohio Senate election. The organization cites his voting record and support for abortion restrictions and other policies it considers protective of vulnerable human life.
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National Right to Life Praises Senate HELP Committee for Exposing Dangerous Gaps in Abortion-Pill Oversight
National Right to Life welcomes a Senate committee investigation into oversight by mifepristone manufacturers. The release argues that the findings support additional accountability measures and the proposed APPLE Act.
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Ellison’s Extradition Argument Exposes Abortion Shield-Law Double Standard
National Right to Life compares Minnesota’s request for extradition in a criminal case with its restrictions on cooperation in abortion-related proceedings. The release argues that the positions reveal an inconsistency in the state’s treatment of interstate law enforcement.
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The Abortion Media Complex can’t ever get enough abortions
by Dave Andrusko, editor NRL News and NRL News Today
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National Right to Life Condemns New Jersey Governor’s Signing of Sweeping Abortion-Protection Law
National Right to Life criticizes New Jersey’s S2260 for expanding protections against abortion-related investigations and proceedings from other states. The organization contends that the measure shields providers from accountability when their activities affect people in states with more restrictive abortion laws.
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Governor Healey Signs Extreme Massachusetts Law Allowing Abortion Until Birth
National Right to Life opposes Massachusetts legislation changing the conditions and settings under which abortions after 24 weeks may be performed. The release argues that reliance on physician judgment weakens protections for unborn children and removes safeguards for patients.
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How pro-lifers assist women to choose life
Andrusko argues that the pro-life movement’s answer to difficult pregnancies should be practical help for mothers rather than abortion. He uses movement history and pregnancy-support examples to contrast what he sees as a life-affirming response with abortion.
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Korean court reduces sentences for hospital director and abortionist who delivered a 34-36 week baby and killed the newborn by covering the baby and placing them in a freezer.
Andrusko reports on a South Korean appellate decision involving a baby allegedly born alive during a late abortion and then killed. He summarizes the court’s treatment of the defendants and criticizes the legal reasoning surrounding abortion and the newborn’s death.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: National Right to Life to Participate in Capitol Hill Press Conference Calling for Permanent End to Taxpayer Funding of the Abortion Industry
National Right to Life announces its participation in a July 16 Capitol Hill press conference opposing public funding of abortion providers. The advisory identifies participating lawmakers and explains the coalition’s call for permanent congressional funding restrictions.
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Pro-life Champion Sen. Lindsey Graham’s finest hour
By Dave Andrusko, editor of NRL News and NRL News Today
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Pro-abortion organization offers a dramatic undercount of abortions after 20 weeks
By Dave Andrusko, editor NRL News and NRL News Today
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Pro-life win: Pregnancy centers’ lawsuit forces Delaware to stand down on unconstitutional abortion speech law
This ADF release reports a settlement preventing enforcement of Delaware’s pregnancy-center disclaimer law against the plaintiffs. It describes the centers’ objections to compelled advertising language and the state’s agreement to pay legal fees.
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2022-2026: The Dobbs decision four years later
Andrusko reflects on four years since Dobbs and the resulting shift of abortion policymaking to states and elected officials. He assesses both pro-life gains and the continuing political, legal and cultural work facing the movement.
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The “Flagship of the Pro-Life Movement” celebrates with its 55th annual conference
By Dave Andrusko, editor, NRL News and NRL News Today
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National Right to Life Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Lower Court Orders Regarding Mifepristone
National Right to Life criticizes a Supreme Court order allowing mail distribution of mifepristone to continue while litigation remains unresolved. The organization calls for stronger in-person oversight and adverse-event reporting, presenting its safety concerns as reasons to restore earlier restrictions.
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National Right to Life Applauds Launch of Moms.gov to Support Mothers, Babies, and Families
National Right to Life welcomes a federal website connecting mothers with pregnancy centers, health care, nutrition assistance, and other resources. The organization presents the initiative as a practical way to support women who continue their pregnancies and families who need help after birth.
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5th Circuit Restores In-Person Medical Visits for Mifepristone, the abortion pill, Justice Alito issues Temporary Stay
by Dave Andrusko, editor NRL News and NRL News Today
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National Right to Life Responds to Supreme Court's Temporary Order on Abortion Pills
National Right to Life objects to a temporary Supreme Court order preserving mail distribution of abortion pills during further proceedings. Its statement urges tighter safeguards while recognizing that the procedural order does not resolve the underlying legal dispute.
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Court Decision Restores In-Person Medical Visits for Dangerous Abortion Pills
National Right to Life welcomes a Fifth Circuit decision temporarily blocking a federal policy that permits mailed abortion pills without an in-person visit. The organization argues that the Louisiana litigation could restore safeguards it considers important for women and unborn children.
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National Right to Life Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Pregnancy Centers' First Amendment Rights
National Right to Life welcomes a unanimous Supreme Court decision allowing First Choice Women's Resource Centers to challenge a New Jersey investigation in federal court. The release frames access to federal review as important protection for pregnancy centers and donors whose speech and privacy may be affected by state subpoenas.
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National Right to Life Joins Coalition Urging Senate GOP Leaders to Prevent Federal Abortion Funding from Resuming in 2026
National Right to Life joins other pro-life organizations in asking Senate Republican leaders to extend restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers. The coalition urges use of budget reconciliation before the existing restriction expires and argues that taxpayers should not subsidize the abortion industry.
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In Pennsylvania, Taxpayers Would be Forced to Pay for Abortion Under Tragic Court Ruling
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation criticizes a Commonwealth Court order concerning public payment for abortion. Its statement argues that the ruling conflicts with taxpayers' conscience interests and predicts that expanded funding would increase abortions.
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Pro-abortion Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s “honeymoon” cut short by radical policies
By Dave Andrusko, editor NRL News and NRL News Today
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Kermit Gosnell is dead, the Philadelphia abortionist who delivered hundreds of babies alive and then severed their spinal cord
By Dave Andrusko, editor, NRL News and NRL News Today
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Various Accounts Explain Why the CDC is Not Publishing Abortion Numbers This Year
O'Bannon discusses conflicting explanations for the absence of an expected federal abortion-surveillance report. He also describes longstanding gaps in state reporting and the additional difficulty of counting abortions associated with interstate medication provision.
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Kansas attorney general, ADF attorneys defend pro-life, pro-woman law in court
ADF announces trial-related media availability in a Kansas challenge to abortion informed-consent and reporting requirements. The release explains the state’s defense of requirements to disclose risks, available assistance, and information about reasons for abortion.
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In Minnesota, MCCL grows pro-life fair outreach with focus on conversation
Paul Stark describes Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life's training of fair-booth volunteers in respectful abortion conversations. He shares participants' reports of improved interactions and presents dialogue training as part of the organization's broader cultural strategy.
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