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‘What kind of society do we want to be?’: Catholic speaks out against Scotland assisted suicide legislation

As members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) this week debate amendments to a proposed bill to legalize assisted suicide, an advocate representing the Scottish Bishops Conference … The post ‘What kind of society do we want to be?’: Catholic speaks out against Scotland assisted suicide legislation appeared first on CatholicVote org .

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Junk data makes it easier to pretend that abortion is safe

The shocking claim of a decidedly pro-abortion study is that abortion bans will expose women giving birth to “44 to 70 times higher than the mortality risk from abortion.” The researchers claim their study shows that “comparing deaths of pregnant people and of those who have an abortion show that risk of death due to […] The post Junk data makes it easier to pretend that abortion is safe appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Ohio Right to Life Condemns Decision Striking Down Fetal Remains Law

February 26, 2026 CONTACT: Communications Director, comms@ohiolife.org Columbus, Ohio—Yesterday, activist judges struck down common-sense, broadly supported legislation passed by elected… The post Ohio Right to Life Condemns Decision Striking Down Fetal Remains Law appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .

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Disappointment at Senedd’s approval of LCM on “assisted dying” bill

Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 Release time: Immediate Care Not Killing (CNK), is disappointed at the approval by the Senedd of the “dangerous” Legislative Consent Motion on assisted dying today. Dr Gordon Macdonald, CEO of Care Not Killing, commented: “Naturally, we are disappointed by the approval of this dangerous Legislative Consent Motion, especially given the […] The post Disappointment at Senedd’s approval of LCM on “assisted dying” bill appeared first on Care Not Killing .

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Daniel Cuffe|Care Not Killing|

California Directs $230 Million to Planned Parenthood in State Funding

California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Senate budget committee have signed legislation providing $90 million in additional state funding to Planned Parenthood. The bill offers further support to Planned Parenthood affiliates across the state after $140 million was invested in the organization in October of 2025. In total, $230 million has been allocated to […] The post California Directs $230 Million to Planned Parenthood in State Funding appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Audrey Levens|Save the Storks|

Follow the Money: How Planned Parenthood’s Campaign Cash Preceded a $90 Million Payday

Governor Gavin Newsom stood flanked by Planned Parenthood executives and Democratic legislative leaders this week as he proudly signed SB 106 into law, directing $90 million in “emergency funding” to the abortion provider. The bill was fast-tracked through the Legislature after federal funding changes under the Trump administration, and the signing ceremony was anything but […] The post Follow the Money: How Planned Parenthood’s Campaign Cash Preceded a $90 Million Payday first appeared on California Family Council .

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What It Takes to Win

Special Message from Our President & CEO: Dear Friends, I have traveled the country, meeting with people and seeing their heart to save lives and end abortion. Here are a few things I’ve learned … There is not one thing, one policy, one piece of legislation, one idea, one person, or one organization that will […] The post What It Takes to Win first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Are pro-life state laws killing women?

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Gary Ott says his pregnant patients’ medical needs rarely call for delivering a baby early. Even more rarely does he have to decide whether a woman must deliver her baby before the child can survive outside the womb. Most health problems that women experience during pregnancy can be treated while preserving the […] The post Are pro-life state laws killing women? appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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UK Assisted Suicide Bill Halted by Last Stand in the Lords

Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide bill has bogged down in the Upper Chamber, and Lord Charlie Falconer is livid. The former justice secretary has proposed ramrodding the legislation through using the Parliament Act, which would allow the House of Commons to override rejection or delay in the House of Lords—and likely trigger a constitutional crisis. To [...] The post UK Assisted Suicide Bill Halted by Last Stand in the Lords first appeared on The Bridgehead .

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When “Abolition” Becomes the Enemy of Saving Lives

Hawkins argues that some abortion-abolition approaches can undermine incremental protections that save unborn lives. She defends a strategy of pursuing the strongest achievable protections while continuing to seek broader legal protection for unborn children.

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CA State Lawmakers Push $90 Million Abortion Bailout for Planned Parenthood

California’s legislative leaders have once again made their priorities unmistakably clear: protecting and expanding the abortion industry, at taxpayer expense, is at the top of their priority list. Late last week, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) announced new budget legislation, Assembly Bill 106 and Senate Bill […] The post CA State Lawmakers Push $90 Million Abortion Bailout for Planned Parenthood first appeared on California Family Council .

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Prolife and Politics Discussion with Larry Brumback of Salt & Light Council

Summary of Key Topics, Insights, and Conclusion/Decision Key Topics Overview of the Salt and Light Council and its focus on biblical citizenship Upcoming legislative session in Florida and efforts to restrict or expand abortion access Importance of staying informed and engaged in the political process as pro-life citizens Worldwide and U.S. abortion statistics and their… The post Prolife and Politics Discussion with Larry Brumback of Salt & Light Council first appeared on Prolife Radio .

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Scott Stacey|Pro-Life Radio|

Rep. Marlin Stutzman Celebrates March for Life with Chemical Abortion Awareness Act Introduction

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 [...]

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2025 Legislative Scorecards Reveal Which California Lawmakers Defend Life, Family, and Liberty

The California Family Alliance (CFA) has released its 2025 Legislative Scorecards for California State Senators and Assembly Members, providing voters with a clear and comprehensive look at how their elected officials voted on issues of critical importance to biblical values. The scorecards evaluate lawmakers based on their votes on key legislation impacting life, family, parental […] The post 2025 Legislative Scorecards Reveal Which California Lawmakers Defend Life, Family, and Liberty first appeared on California Family Council .

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From Washington, D.C. to the front lines of reproductive policy, the truth is coming into focus.

Following recent conversations on Capitol Hill about the growing harms of the fertility industry, Representatives today issued a press release expressing support for the SAFE KIDS Act—legislation previously introduced by Sen. Rick Scott to protect children from exploitation within the commercial fertility and surrogacy industry, including abuses tied to foreign adversaries. This moment underscores what the Center for Bioethics […] The post From Washington, D.C. to the front lines of reproductive policy, the truth is coming into focus. appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Networ

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The Shrouded Dangers of the Abortion Pill

Over three years have passed since Roe v. Wade’s overturning, and yet, abortion pill usage has surged in the U.S. Despite the mounting data revealing the life-threatening risks abortion drugs pose to women, more than 60% percent of abortions in the U.S. are executed via medication, a 53% increase since 2020. Meanwhile, abortion bans are […] The post The Shrouded Dangers of the Abortion Pill appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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Do Pro-Life Laws Hurt Women?

Abortion advocates say pro-life state laws harm women. They deem abortion bans and restrictions “cruel.” They claim the laws have no exceptions for a mom’s health and that they even prohibit treatments for ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages. The pictures they paint show expecting moms who’re allegedly being “pushed to death’s door.” But is this true? […] The post Do Pro-Life Laws Hurt Women? appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Slovenian Voters Refuse to Legalize Assisted Suicide

The Slovenian National Assembly tried to legalize assisted suicide. But the country’s voters had a different idea. From the Euractiv story: Slovenians on Sunday voted to suspend a new law to legalise assisted dying in a referendum held after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation. Around 53 percent of voters had rejected the law, while 47 percent voted in favour, meaning its implementation will be suspended for at least one year. Slovenia’s parliament had approved a law in July allowing assisted dying after a 2004 referendum supported it. But the new vote was called after a civil g

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Wesley J. Smith|Humanize|

AUL’s 2025 State Policy Report

Americans United for Life (AUL) is pleased to announce the release of its annual 2025 State Policy Report. Please read the report in full to get a snapshot of the pro-life movements’ work in 2025. The State Policy Report sums up the 2025 legislative sessions with clarity, showing where pro-life momentum is growing while highlighting the […] The post AUL’s 2025 State Policy Report appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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McArthur Bill Committee refuses to limit eligibility to those close to death

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASSISTED SUICIDE: CAMPAIGNERS WARN THOSE WITH YEARS TO LIVE WILL QUALITY FOR EARLY DEATH UNDER NEW LAW MSPs have refused to limit assisted suicide to people genuinely close to death – meaning those with decades left to live could be considered under the proposed legislation going through Holyrood. The Scottish Parliament’s Health […] The post McArthur Bill Committee refuses to limit eligibility to those close to death appeared first on Care Not Killing .

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Medical Journal Screed Decries All Fetal Personhood Laws

Fetal personhood is a controversial issue that deserves respectful debate. But the New England Journal of Medicine just published a screed by two Ph.D.s associating its advocates with past slave-holding racists and — by strong implication — devaluing unborn human life as having zero intrinsic value.

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Wesley J. Smith|Humanize|

Nebraska Legislature to Hold Legislative Review on Abortion Clinic Quality and Oversight

(Washington, D.C.): This Thursday, October 16th, the Nebraska Legislature will be holding a legislative review regarding abortion clinics in the state. State Senator Rick Holdcroft of Nebraska District 36 introduced the legislative resolution, proposing “an interim study to determine the quality of patient services at abortion clinics in Nebraska and the nature and quality of […] The post Nebraska Legislature to Hold Legislative Review on Abortion Clinic Quality and Oversight appeared first on Americans United for Life .

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New Orleans Health Department’s Report Ignores Rampant Forced Abortion

In response to the dissemination of the New Orleans Health Department’s report on Act 246 of the 2024 Legislative Session, Erica Inzina, J.D., Policy Director of Louisiana Right to Life, issued the following statement: “Misoprostol continues to be available in Louisiana for purposes other than elective abortion. After speaking to OBGYNs in New Orleans today,... The post New Orleans Health Department’s Report Ignores Rampant Forced Abortion appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .

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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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California Wants to Send Abortion Pills to Women Anonymously, and Why That’s a Terrible Idea

Contributor: ATTWN Staff In a step towards creating an environment hostile to women, a bill is now on the desk of California’s governor that is seeking to allow health care providers to send abortion pills by mail anonymously. This is their way of circumventing any state laws that ban abortion past a certain number of weeks – but it’s a ... Read More

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Texas AG issues cease-and-desist to abortion pill distributors

Andrea Trudden reports that Texas sent cease-and-desist letters to organizations involved in mailing abortion medication. She presents the attorney general's legal position and pregnancy-help advocates' concerns about oversight, coercion, and alternatives.

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Ohio pro-life leaders unite to strengthen pregnancy centers' voice at Statehouse

The Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and the Ohio Coalition of Pregnancy Centers (OCPC) have formed a formal partnership designating CCV as the official advocate for Ohio's largest network of pregnancy resource centers at the Statehouse. This collaboration coincides with nearly $20 million in Ohio Parenting and Pregnancy Program grants awarded to 21 organizations, including multiple pregnancy centers, to support expectant parents and caregivers with education, housing, counseling, and other free services.

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