Abortion in the United States
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New Mexico legislators seek to repeal state abortion ban
New Mexico’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would decriminalize the state’s inactive ban on abortion. Read more
First official Virginia March for Life to be held in April
The Virginia March for Life is being organized by a partnership between The Family Foundation, Virginia Catholic Conference, the Virginia... Read more
Supreme Court blocks law regulating Louisiana abortion doctors
The Supreme Court has blocked from taking effect a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to hold admitting privileges at hospitals... Read more
Trump calls for 'culture that cherishes innocent life' in SOTU address
The president’s annual state of the union address received a divided response after highlighting life issues. Read more
Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat
Senate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care. Read more
Commentary: Defending life is a culture war worth fighting
Ralph Northam, outlined his support for a controversial state abortion bill. Speaking about the bill, he outlined a “discussion” about... Read more
Bishop Daly: Pro-choice pols should not receive Eucharist
The Bishop of Spokane said Friday that that politicians who publicly support abortion should not receive the Eucharist in his... Read more
Colo. sex ed bill advances despite vocal opposition
A controversial sex ed bill was approved by a Colorado House committee this week, despite significant concerns voiced by Coloradans... Read more
Sen. Ben Sasse seeks to fast-track bill to protect abortion survivors
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) has announced that he will introduce the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the Senate... Read more
Virginia bishops ‘distraught’ at abortion bill, governor’s comments
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued statements... Read more
New movie tells story of abortion clinic worker turned pro-life advocate
A movie chronicling the conversion of a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who became a pro-life advocate will be released... Read more
Pro-life leaders call on Trump to defund Planned Parenthood
Following the passing of a New York law legalizing abortion up to the point of birth, pro-life leaders are calling... Read more
Vermont bill would bar any government restrictions on abortion
A bill was introduced in the Vermont House of Representatives Tuesday that would prohibit public entities from interfering with or... Read more
Pro-life advocates gather in San Francisco for Walk for Life West Coast
The Walk for Life West Coast aims to gather thousands of pro-life advocates in San Francisco in the next days... Read more
‘This is progressive?’ New York bishops react to new abortion law
Catholic leaders in New York have spoken out against the passage of an expansive new abortion law in the state.... Read more
Latest Planned Parenthood numbers show more abortions—and higher profits
Planned Parenthood, the largest performer of abortions in the U.S., has released its annual report, and its critics object to... Read more
'Every life is worth protecting,' President Trump, VP Pence tell March for Life
The March for Life again gathered myriad pro-life advocates to mark the anniversary of legalized abortion in America, and in... Read more
Senate fails to advance bill to ban federal abortion funding
In a procedural vote on Thursday, the Republican-led U.S. Senate failed to advance a bill that would prohibit taxpayer funding... Read more
Pro-life Congress members ask Trump to veto any bills that expand abortion
Pro-life members of Congress this week sent U.S. President Donald Trump two companion letters requesting that he veto any legislation... Read more
March for Life works to maintain unity in a time of division
Barring an unexpected resolution, the federal government shutdown will have hit the four-week mark when pro-lifers descend upon the nation’s... Read more
