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Reporting or argument about abortion medications, distribution, regulation or use.
The Charlotte Lozier Institute reported that abortions in the U.S. increased to 1,129,020 in 2025, with a significant rise in telehealth and mail-order abortion pills accounting for 28 percent of abortions, up from 22 percent in 2024.
Read →Mayday Health is a New York-based organization formed by three politically connected individuals to promote abortion pills in states where abortion is banned, funded by millions from leftist nonprofits and prominent liberal donors including George Soros. Tax documents reveal that Mayday received substantial funding through entities like the Hopewell Fund, the Ford Foundation, and donor-advised charities linked to abortion advocacy, while engaging in public stunts and campaigns to instruct women on defying pro-life state laws.
Read →Cases where women were coerced or forced to take abortion pills by their partners, including incidents in Wisconsin and Louisiana, highlighting the ease of obtaining abortion pills online without proper safeguards. It also reports on a federal lawsuit against the FDA and an OB-GYN's test showing that online abortion pill providers do not verify identities or medical conditions, allowing potentially dangerous situations for women to occur.
Read →The South Korean government announced plans to permit the use of abortion pills for women up to nine weeks pregnant by early 2027, with prescriptions and dispensing handled by physicians for the first two years. Christian groups in South Korea, including the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the United Christian Churches, have strongly condemned this decision, emphasizing the abortion pill's lethal effect on unborn children and calling for social support systems for women in crisis pregnancies instead.
Read →Hassan-James Abbas, a former surgical resident, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation after he fraudulently obtained abortion pills and forced them on his pregnant girlfriend, resulting in the death of her baby. Abbas pleaded no contest to multiple charges including unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug, while charges of abduction and tampering with evidence were dismissed under a plea agreement.
Read →The FDA has delayed safety reviews of the abortion drug mifepristone for 26 years and recently argued in court that pro-life states like Louisiana lack standing to sue over its chemical abortion regulations. Louisiana is challenging the FDA's 2021 decision to allow mifepristone to be mailed, which weakened safety protocols and has led to illegal abortions in pro-life states, but the FDA and the drug manufacturer argue that Louisiana must first petition the FDA and that such petitions would not necessarily fail, despite past delays and lack of response from the agency.
Read →In Hawaii, the use of abortion pills has tripled over the last decade, now accounting for three out of every four abortions, while surgical abortions have declined to their lowest number in 10 years. The increase in chemical abortions is partly attributed to the availability of mail-order abortion pills and limited physical abortion facilities, with concerns raised about the higher risk of adverse events associated with the abortion pill compared to surgical abortions and other medications like acetaminophen.
Read →The South Korean government announced plans to legalize and regulate the abortion pill Mifegymiso by March 2027, initially prescribing it in hospitals and later expanding distribution to pharmacies. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea expressed strong opposition, warning that the measure institutionalizes abortion and calls for the government to choose a path that protects life while supporting women.
Read →The 2024 Republican platform removed its longstanding promise to end abortion by constitutional amendment, replacing it with language that leaves abortion law up to the states. Senator Josh Hawley and over thirty pastors have launched the Declaration for Life, calling for a congressional ban on the abortion drug mifepristone, supported by seven Republican senators co-sponsoring related legislation.
Read →Christian leaders, led by Senator Josh Hawley and over 30 pastors, have issued a Declaration for Life calling for a ban on the abortion drug mifepristone and affirming the dignity of unborn children from conception. South Korean Catholic bishops have also opposed their government's expansion of abortion pill use, while pro-life groups in the U.S.
Read →Christian leaders, led by Sen. Josh Hawley and over 30 pastors, have issued a Declaration for Life calling for a ban on the abortion drug mifepristone and affirming the dignity of unborn children from conception, with 100 faith leaders and 50,000 citizens signing the declaration.
Read →Hassan Abbas, a medical resident in Toledo, Ohio, secretly gave his girlfriend abortion pills he ordered online under his estranged wife's identity, resulting in the loss of her unborn baby, and was sentenced to six months in jail with two years probation. In contrast, a similar case in Illinois resulted in a seven-year prison sentence, highlighting discrepancies in legal consequences for unlawful distribution of abortion-inducing drugs across states.
Read →Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia introduced A5513, the Apple Act, in New Jersey, which requires abortion drug providers to give women written information about potential complications and their legal rights before prescribing abortion-inducing drugs, and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill also protects pregnant women from criminal liability for obtaining abortion drugs, mandates reporting of complications, and allows civil actions for violations, while Congressman Chris Smith commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment emphasizing the value of every life.
Read →Hassan Abbas, who admitted to poisoning his pregnant girlfriend Jona Affholder with abortion drugs obtained online using fraudulent means, was sentenced to six months in jail and two years' probation after pleading no contest to unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing drug. The case highlights concerns about the lack of regulation and ease of access to mail-order abortion drugs under Biden administration rules, with ongoing legal and political efforts to challenge these policies and calls for national leadership to address related violence and criminality.
Read →Oregon recorded 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with fewer out-of-state residents traveling to Oregon for abortions compared to 2024. The decline in abortion tourism is attributed to the rise of mail-order abortion pills, which allow women to obtain abortions without traveling, while late-term abortions also decreased from 284 in 2024 to 228 in 2025.
Read →After a six-week trial in California, the state identified no woman harmed by Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) and no consumer complaints against Heartbeat International or RealOptions, with testimony from three APR mothers supporting the treatment. California Attorney General Rob Bonta accused the organizations of misleading women about APR, but key expert testimony and evidence presented at trial did not conclusively prove APR ineffective or unsafe, while the defense argued their speech about APR is protected by the First Amendment.
Read →U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, along with Missouri pastors and Christian leaders, released a 'Declaration for Life' emphasizing the unalienable right to life and calling on Christians to confront chemical abortion, specifically urging Congress to ban the abortion pill mifepristone.
Read →The EPA says its new testing will screen US drinking water for ‘pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and more than 1,000 potential contaminants,’ including abortion drugs.
Read →A study published in the Journal of the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine found that abortion doctors almost never screen women for coercion from partners or family members, which is a significant risk factor for abortion harm. Rosalie Markezich's case, where her boyfriend secretly ordered abortion pills in her name, highlights the lack of such screening and has led to legal actions challenging the FDA's approval of mail-order abortion pills without in-person doctor visits.
Read →Oregon reported 10,495 abortions in 2025, the highest number since 2009, with a decline in late-term abortions and out-of-state residents seeking abortions in the state. Malheur County saw a significant drop in abortions after the opening of a Planned Parenthood facility, but 90.3% of its 2025 abortions were for out-of-state residents, while Oregon Right to Life continues efforts to promote life-affirming alternatives and address abortion pill usage.
Read →Senator Josh Hawley and a committee of pastors released a 'Declaration for Life' calling on Congress to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, highlighting that life is the most foundational right as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Hawley emphasized that only Congress can act to remove mifepristone from the FDA's approved drug schedule and criticized the lack of legislative action despite the drug's widespread use and associated health risks.
Read →The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in State of Louisiana v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's policy allowing chemical abortion drugs to be mailed without an in-person medical exam, a policy initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic and continued by both the Biden and Trump administrations.
Read →The removal of restrictions on chemical abortion drugs like mifepristone by the Biden administration, citing cases where the drug was misused and caused serious health complications, including infection and death. It also criticizes recent claims that pregnancy is non-binary, affirming that pregnancy is a binary state and emphasizing that a child is a unique human being from conception.
Read →The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new scientific study to test drinking water for more than 1,400 contaminants, including the abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, using samples from several metropolitan areas.
Read →California Attorney General Rob Bonta is seeking to punish pro-life organizations Heartbeat International and RealOptions for informing women about abortion pill reversal, demanding millions in penalties and restrictions on their speech. Three women testified in court that after taking mifepristone and regretting their decision, they sought and received help from these organizations to continue their pregnancies, resulting in healthy children and highlighting the impact of the contested information described by California as 'hope.
Read →Closing arguments in the case against the California Attorney General, filed by Thomas More Society on behalf of Heartbeat International and RealOptions, are scheduled for September 17, 2026, in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland after a nearly three-year legal battle and six-week bench trial. The defendants argue that the Attorney General failed to prove their speech about Abortion Pill Reversal is commercial, false, or misleading, and no evidence was presented of any woman harmed by APR, which remains legal and approved for continuing education in California.
Read →Senator Josh Hawley announced the signing of a new Declaration for Life at the Missouri Prayer Breakfast, urging Christians and lawmakers across America to oppose chemical abortion and support legislation banning the abortion drug mifepristone. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, co-sponsored by several Republican senators, aims to withdraw FDA approval of mifepristone and allow legal action against its manufacturers, with the FDA currently reviewing the drug and expected to announce a decision by the end of the year.
Read →The emotional trauma experienced by women and men after abortion, including symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, substance abuse, and self-destructive behaviors, supported by personal testimonies and counseling insights. It also highlights the unique challenges of chemical abortions occurring at home, the lack of medical oversight with telehealth distribution, and calls for public recognition of abortion trauma as a public health crisis with available healing resources.
Read →How changes in abortion laws in the United States following the Dobbs decision have resulted in increased use of medication abortion. It also examines women's experiences with medication abortion through their online narratives, as analyzed in a critical inquiry co-authored by Stuart W.
Read →Senator Josh Hawley announced the signing of a new Declaration for Life at the Missouri Prayer Breakfast, calling on Congress members to support his legislation to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, co-sponsored by several Republican senators, aims to withdraw FDA approval of mifepristone and allow lawsuits against its manufacturers, with the FDA currently reviewing the drug and expected to announce a decision by the end of the year.
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