Abortion in the United States
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UN and US trade criticism over abortion during coronavirus
United Nations Human Rights Council has criticized some U.S. states for using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to... Read more
Last Missouri abortion clinic will stay open, despite state’s safety concerns
The Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis had been battling the state of Missouri in court for over a year... Read more
Bishop laments ‘sinister’ promotion of at-home medical abortions amid pandemic
An English bishop has criticized the government for promoting at-home medical abortions during the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
The 'painful journey' of Jane Roe and the pro-life movement
A forthcoming documentary is expected to show that Norma McCorvey, the woman at the center of the Roe vs Wade... Read more
New members of Congress call for Born Alive abortion vote
As one of their first acts, two newly-sworn in members of Congress signed the discharge petition for the Born Alive... Read more
US coronavirus relief bill would discriminate against private schools
Bishop David O'Connell of Trenton lamented Thursday that the U.S. Congress' latest coronavirus relief bill would bar private schools' access... Read more
Why a porn magnate funds an international abortion agency
After a pornography tycoon donated millions to an international abortion group, one non-profit youth initiative warned of a dangerous link... Read more
In Ecuador, pro-life groups protest U.N. abortion conditions on coronavirus aid.
Pro-life groups in Ecuador say that United Nations aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic should not require access to abortion... Read more
New coronavirus relief bill could fund abortions
As the House on Friday prepares to vote on another coronavirus relief package, pro-lifers warn that it could be used... Read more
'People make their political party their religion,' says Catholic congressman
Catholics have a critical role in bridging the divides of today’s polarized society, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), an outgoing eight-term Catholic... Read more
How USAID case at Supreme Court could impact pro-life policies
A largely-overlooked Supreme Court case under consideration could actually pose a threat to international pro-life policies, one pro-life group warns. Read more
Peruvian congresswoman challenges coronavirus abortion regulations
Peruvian congresswoman Luz Milagros Cayguaray Gambini has demanded the country’s health minister provide the legal and scientific basis for a... Read more
Federal judge says state can require COVID-19 tests before abortions
A federal judge in Arkansas on Thursday upheld the state’s requirement that women obtain a negative coronavirus test before having... Read more
Pro-life leaders ask for FDA crackdown on illegal sale of abortion drugs
More than a year after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned certain online providers of abortion-inducing drugs that they... Read more
Abortion bans prompt legal battles amid coronavirus pandemic
Amid national lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, abortion has become a subject of national debate. Read more
Indiana 'hopeful' Supreme Court will hear case on defunding abortion clinics
The state of Indiana is hopeful the Supreme Court will hear their case on whether the state can block Planned... Read more
‘This is the moment to advocate’ for pro-life vaccines, says Archbishop Naumann
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said in an interview... Read more
During pandemic, more abortion drugs dispensed via telemedicine
The numbers of women seeking at-home medication abortions through an experimental U.S. telemedicine provider has reportedly doubled under the coronavirus... Read more
Planned Parenthood president hails 'silver lining' to coronavirus
Planned Parenthood’s president has hailed an increase in telehealth services, including access to chemical abortions, as a “silver lining” of... Read more
California legislature likely to skip controversial abortion, parental consent bills
Several controversial bills proposed in the California legislature, including two backed by Planned Parenthood, will likely have no chance to... Read more
