Abortion in the United States

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Congress debates abortion funding in COVID relief

Feb 12, 2021

Members of Congress on Thursday debated abortion funding restrictions in a proposed COVID relief package, with one member comparing abortion... Read more

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Why pro-lifers should be concerned with Biden's OMB nominee

Feb 11, 2021

By CNA Staff

A former director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) warned that pro-lifers should be concerned about... Read more

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Pro-life groups warn against abortion funding in COVID relief

Feb 11, 2021

Pro-life groups are warning against increased funding of abortions in Congress’ proposed COVID relief legislation.  Read more

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Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race

Feb 8, 2021

Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race... Read more

Super Bowl champion aims for empathy in new documentary on abortion

Feb 7, 2021

By CNA Staff

Super Bowl XXXIX champion Benjamin Watson has released a new documentary that interviews people across the political spectrum in an... Read more

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Nearly 50 senators pledge to oppose taxpayer-funded abortions

Feb 5, 2021

Nearly 50 senators have signed on to a letter pledging to oppose taxpayer funding of abortions.  Read more

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'Born-alive' amendment fails again in the Senate

Feb 5, 2021

On Thursday evening, the Senate rejected a measure requiring care for babies who survive abortion attempts.  Read more

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Pro-life movement ‘will be tenacious,’ House pro-life leader promises

Feb 4, 2021

By Matt Hadro

With a pro-abortion administration and a pro-abortion majority in the House, the pro-life movement will be “tenacious,” a leading pro-life... Read more

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At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden says faith is guide in ‘a dark, dark time’

Feb 4, 2021

President Joe Biden condemned political extremism and urged Americans to “lift one another up” in remarks at the virtual National... Read more

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White House: Biden is delivering on promises by revoking pro-life policies

Feb 3, 2021

Asked Wednesday if President Joe Biden intends to work with the pro-life community, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said... Read more

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Ryan Anderson: Church teaching an 'untapped resource' for responding to culture wars

Feb 3, 2021

By Matt Hadro

In an interview with CNA, Ryan Anderson—a prominent speaker and author on marriage, sexuality, religious freedom, and natural law—offered advice... Read more

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‘A victory for transparency’: Louisiana applauds court order to unseal abortion clinic records

Feb 2, 2021

Louisiana’s attorney general is applauding a federal court order to unseal documents and records that abortion providers have fought to... Read more

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Pro-life billboard campaign unveiled in Poland after abortion ruling

Feb 2, 2021

Pro-life campaigners in Poland have unveiled a billboard campaign following a landmark ruling on abortion.  Read more

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Bishop McElroy: Some bishops making abortion a political 'litmus test'

Feb 1, 2021

By Matt Hadro

The bishop of San Diego on Monday accused “some bishops” of making the issue of abortion a “litmus test” for... Read more

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Iowa lawmakers advance constitutional amendment to exclude ‘right to abortion’

Jan 30, 2021

By CNA Staff

Lawmakers in Iowa this week passed a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution which would exclude a... Read more

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Senate pro-life chair: Down syndrome abortions are ‘eugenics’

Jan 30, 2021

By Matt Hadro

In an interview with CNA this week, the Senate Pro-Life Caucus chair talked about new legislation to ban abortions on the... Read more

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Cardinal Gregory: Beatitudes teach us to ‘respect and love’ all human life

Jan 29, 2021

The Beatitudes are the answer to legalized abortion, the Archbishop of Washington said on the morning of the annual March... Read more

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‘I still wanted to make a difference’: Why pro-lifers came to D.C. to pray

Jan 29, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

Although the national March for Life is closed to the public this year, dozens of young adults gathered for a... Read more

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Use ‘weapons’ of ‘prayer, fasting and almsgiving’ to fight abortion, Archbishop Naumann says

Jan 29, 2021

Protecting vulnerable persons was a “bright spot” in the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response, the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair said on... Read more

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Why the Mexico City Policy is so significant

Jan 29, 2021

By Matt Hadro

The Mexico City Policy was first instituted in 1984 by President Reagan. It is named for the location of the... Read more