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Mikie Sherrill’s Crusade for the Abortion Industry By Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life On August 20, 2026, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation that further entrenches abortion in state law, and made certain the cameras were rolling as she did it. She stood outside Planned Parenthood in Montclair, flanked by abortion advocates, […]
Read →The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether abortion is protected under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, following a challenge by the ACLU against Indiana's abortion ban based on plaintiffs' asserted religious beliefs. The state attorney general's office urged dismissal of the case, arguing the plaintiffs lack standing as they have not been pregnant or sought abortions, while the ACLU contends the law forces women to alter their behavior to avoid pregnancy or face legal challenges.
Read →A Florence County infant has become the 87th baby safely surrendered under Daniel’s Law, legislation strongly supported by South Carolina Citizens for Life and passed by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2000. The Safe Haven for Abandoned Newborn Infants Act, commonly known as Daniel’s Law, allows a person to safely surrender a newborn less […] The post South Carolina Safe Haven Law Saves 87th Baby From Infanticide appeared first on LifeNews.com .
Read →The Catholic objectors will be shielded from the law while a federal lawsuit plays out against the state policy. [...]
Read →ProPublica reported a national increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths, noting a correlation between sharper increases and states with abortion restrictions, but emphasized that abortion bans alone cannot explain the rise and that more research is needed to determine their role. The article critiques ProPublica for framing standard medical practices as abnormal and for quoting experts with abortion advocacy affiliations without disclosing them, while also highlighting that many states with abortion restrictions have had poorer maternal outcomes prior to those restrictions.
Read →A federal judge issued a temporary order blocking Illinois from enforcing its assisted suicide law against the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Catholic religious sister groups while a federal lawsuit proceeds. The lawsuit argues that the law infringes on religious liberty by compelling Catholic healthcare providers to participate in assisted suicide, and similar lawsuits have been filed by other Catholic healthcare organizations and professionals in Illinois.
Read →Andorran Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced that the government plans to decriminalize abortion next year despite opposition from the Vatican, emphasizing that the decision will not jeopardize the country's institutional system. Currently, abortion is illegal in all cases in Andorra, a predominantly Catholic country governed as a parliamentary diarchy with co-princes including the bishop of La Seu d’Urgell, but officials aim to pass legislation by April that may limit prosecution to physicians while protecting women who seek abortions.
Read →The claim that abortion bans have doubled ectopic pregnancy deaths but clarifies that the article itself does not support this causation, emphasizing that correlation is not causation. It also references a related article on maternal mortality rates in pro-life versus pro-choice states published by Secular Pro-Life on April 28, 2025.
Read →The British House of Commons voted 286 to 270 to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose assisted suicide under certain conditions. The bill faced opposition from lawmakers citing concerns about safety, potential coercion, and the accuracy of doctors' prognoses, and it was also opposed by religious leaders and medical colleges.
Read →Care Not Killing welcomed the defeat of Lauren Edwards' Assisted Suicide Bill, with Dr Gordon Macdonald emphasizing that MPs recognized the risks of the legislation and prioritized improving palliative and social care systems instead. Dr Macdonald highlighted concerns from MPs, hospices, and disabled people about the bill's safety and potential pressure on vulnerable individuals, citing examples from Oregon and Canada where assisted suicide laws expanded beyond their original scope.
Read →ProPublica mentioned numerous legitimate issues relating to ectopic pregnancy, but unfortunately buried those issues beneath a pro-abortion narrative.
Read →Cathay Wagantall, a pro-life Member of Parliament representing Yorkton-Melville since 2015, introduced three private members' bills aimed at recognizing and protecting pre-born children, including Cassie and Molly's Law and the Sex-selective Abortion Act. Despite her efforts and collaboration with pro-life organizations, all three bills were defeated in Parliament, but she remained a dedicated advocate for pre-born human rights until her retirement.
Read →Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life appointed by Pope Leo XIV, suggested that Catholics might morally consent to an 'imperfect' euthanasia law to prevent more permissive legislation, a stance that contradicts Pope John Paul II's teaching against supporting such laws. Pegoraro's views, including his previous statements on contraception, have been controversial and diverge from established Church bioethical doctrine.
Read →The Netherlands has recorded its first case of euthanasia performed on a child between the ages of one and twelve since the 2024 expansion of euthanasia legislation allowing the procedure for minors with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering. The case was reviewed by a commission and submitted to the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine if the physician acted according to the law, though the child's age and illness have not been disclosed.
Read →Nearly 40 pro-life groups led by Students for Life Action sent a letter to the Trump Administration during the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, urging the debarment of Planned Parenthood from federal funding due to alleged fraud and violations of federal laws. The letter calls for the completion and expansion of an SBA audit investigating whether Planned Parenthood fraudulently collected COVID Paycheck Protection Program funds, which could result in a nationwide ban on Planned Parenthood doing business with federal agencies for up to three years.
Read →Pro-life groups are launching a ballot initiative to repeal Massachusetts’ law allowing abortion up to birth, after an outpouring of revulsion toward the legislation.
Read →In this episode of Family Matters, Simon O'Connor sits down with cultural commentator Brendan Malone to discuss their respective recent interviews with American philosopher, Peter Boghassian. They also discuss the rise, and acceptance in some quarters, of AI-generated child pornography and a recent ‘fact check’ run by Stuff media around New Zealand’s abortion legislation. The post Family Matters – Brendan Malone on What Peter Boghassian Asked Us appeared first on Family First NZ .
Read →Two-thirds of MPs are concerned that Lauren Edwards’ Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could undermine trust in our political processes if Parliament passes legislation which is well-intentioned but fails adequately to protect some of those it is seeking to help, according to a major new poll of attitudes toward the legislation, commissioned by […] The post Two-thirds of MPs concerned that passing assisted dying legislation that fails to protect people will undermine trust in politics appeared first on Care Not Killing .
Read →The Ninth Circuit blocked a lower court ruling against Idaho’s pro-life law, allowing the state to enforce it for now as the case moves forward.
Read →Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sued an organization that promotes mail-order abortion-inducing drugs to women in states where it’s restricted. Coleman announced the litigation Thursday against Mayday Health, a New York-based activist organization, stating the organization broke state law by advertising illegal mail-order abortion pills. Last weekend, Mayday Health chartered an airplane that flew over...
Read →State ballot measures ask voters to weigh in directly on a policy item, law or regulation, sometimes in lieu of or alongside the legislative process. The post Housing, gender, abortion policies among state ballot measures in 2026 first appeared on OSV News .
Read →DeMarco defends Andorra's restrictions on abortion against international pressure to liberalize its laws. He argues that financing abortions abroad would undermine the country's stated commitment to protecting unborn life.
Read →Mary Harned analyzes an Idaho federal court decision concerning abortion access in cases involving threats to life or health. She critiques the court's reasoning and considers the decision's implications for abortion regulation after Dobbs.
Read →Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Philip Nitschke, also known as Dr Death, who invented a suicide pod, stated in an interview, last year, that the suicide pod will be ready for use in Britain if assisted suicide is legalized. Sanchez Manning reported for the Times on June 20, 2025 that: Nitschke, who invented the pod, which uses gas to assist death, said: “As soon as we know that the final legislation is in place we’ll start enthusiastically pursuing the option of using the device in the UK. “We’ll be looking to find UK-registered doctors to assist and of cou
Read →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.
Read →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.
Read →New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill targeted pro-life supporters on Thursday by signing legislation that may outlaw prayer and protests at abortion clinics. The law also expands protections for “transgender” medical interventions. “This law is a deliberate act of defiance against the most basic human right — the right to life of every child in the […] The post New Jersey Governor Sherrill Signs Pro-Abortion Bill Into Law appeared first on Daily Citizen .
Read →Root criticizes Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's support for expanded abortion access and contrasts it with her public identification as Catholic. He argues that bishops should consider formal ecclesiastical discipline rather than limit their response to public statements.
Read →FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2026 Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Right to Life Political Action Committee today celebrated a strong showing by its endorsed and supported candidates in Florida’s 2026 primary election. From statewide offices to competitive legislative contests, Florida voters nominated candidates … The post Florida Right to Life PAC Celebrates Victories by Pro-Life Candidates Across Florida appeared first on Florida Right to Life .
Read →Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced on Aug. 10 that she had “signed legislation strengthening abortion protections in Massachusetts, ensuring that patients experiencing serious pregnancy complications can receive medically appropriate care from their medical providers they know and trust here in Massachusetts. “Today’s action comes as reproductive rights continue to face unprecedented attacks across the […]
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