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Young people were among the crowds gathered in downtown Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 4, 2024, for the Ohio March for Life, the first such gathering to be held in the state since Ohio voters approved a sweeping constitutional amendment to expand abortion.

Pro-life advocates bear witness at Ohio March for Life in Columbus

Oct 4, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Photos and videos posted on social media show marchers holding handmade signs on the theme “With Every Woman, for Every... Read more

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Ohio bishops call judge’s blocking abortion waiting period ‘callous disregard for women’

Aug 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In his ruling, the judge said the 24-hour waiting period violates the Ohio Constitution, citing the 2023 amendment guaranteeing a... Read more

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After losses, pro-life movement sees need to adjust strategy for 2024 referendums

Nov 21, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, every pro-life ballot referendum that has landed on... Read more

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Pro-life advocates express fears of fallout from Ohio abortion amendment adoption

Nov 8, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Nearly 4 million Ohioans went to the polls on Nov. 7 to vote on Issue 1, which passed by a... Read more

Voters check in at a polling location on Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution

Nov 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

With 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” for the adoption of Issue 1, in contrast... Read more

Students for Life activists tabling at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Hundreds of pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum

Nov 3, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

In addition to door-knocking, some pro-life students have been active on their campuses, encouraging their classmates to oppose Issue 1. Read more

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Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue

Nov 3, 2023

By Daniel Payne

In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more

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Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum

Nov 2, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Supporters of the effort to enshrine a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution outraised their pro-life opponents by a... Read more