Abortion in the United States
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‘Do the right thing’: Senators demand secretary of defense rescind abortion travel policy
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last year directed his department to establish allowances for service members to access abortion. Read more
Human Life International says pro-life training has reached 10,000 African seminarians
The U.S.-based pro-life Catholic group says it has trained thousands of African seminarians in its anti-abortion programs over the last... Read more
Senate Democrats plan to bypass Sen. Tuberville’s pro-life blockade on military promotions
Sen. Jack Reed introduced a resolution last week to temporarily change Senate rules to allow the military promotions to be... Read more
Missouri attorney general files lawsuit against FDA over abortion pill by mail
Republican State Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed the FDA had “unlawfully approv[ed] the shipment of chemical abortion pills in the... Read more
Kentucky and Mississippi governor’s races end with Democratic, Republican victories
The gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi on Tuesday ended with two incumbent victories, one Democratic and the other Republican. Read more
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution
With 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” for the adoption of Issue 1, in contrast... Read more
U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of... Read more
Hundreds of pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum
In addition to door-knocking, some pro-life students have been active on their campuses, encouraging their classmates to oppose Issue 1. Read more
Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue
In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more
Sen. Tuberville refuses to back down on his block on military promotions
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville defied both Democrats and several Republicans in an hourslong debate on the Senate floor Wednesday night. Read more
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
Supporters of the effort to enshrine a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution outraised their pro-life opponents by a... Read more
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
The proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity. Read more
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
One church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had... Read more
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
Issue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,”... Read more
Tennessee sues Biden administration, says HHS diverted health funds to Planned Parenthood
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is suing the Biden administration in response to a federal decision to redirect millions of... Read more
Catholic scholars sign essay on advancing culture that puts ‘life at the center’
Nearly 30 prominent Catholic scholars have signed on to an essay calling for advancing “a Catholic vision of the human... Read more
Georgia Supreme Court upholds ‘heartbeat’ law banning abortion
Abortion in Georgia is banned after an unborn baby’s heartbeat is considered detectable, except in some cases of rape, incest,... Read more
Texas county becomes largest yet in state to enact abortion ‘travel ban’
The ban on transport applies “if the transportation of such individual begins, ends, or passes through the unincorporated area of... Read more
Mexican high court declares articles that criminalize abortion in Chihuahua unconstitutional
In response to the decision, pro-life leaders criticized this “great blow” against the “fundamental and inalienable right to life.” Read more
Pro-life movement steps up ground efforts to defeat Ohio abortion amendment
“We’re really running a full-scale presidential-level campaign here in Ohio, leaving no stone unturned,” one pro-life activist said. Read more
