Abortion in the United States
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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flops on abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters he would support a three-month federal abortion ban but later appeared to walk back... Read more
Cincinnati archbishop urges Catholics to reject state abortion amendment in November
“As Catholics, we are morally obliged to uphold the dignity of life of all vulnerable humans,” Archbishop Dennis Schnurr wrote... Read more
Peru congressman: Abortion lobby using pregnant rape victim to try to legalize abortion
“What I see is the utilization of this case by the abortion lobby,” said Peru Congressman Alejandro Muñante. Read more
Bishops of Brazil encourage prayers to prevent liberalization of abortion
A lawsuit calling for the decriminalization of abortion in the country is now before the Federal Supreme Court and could... Read more
Massive spending, large voter turnout amid defeat of Ohio’s Issue 1
The initiative’s defeat, which took place amid unprecedented voter turnout, means a proposed abortion referendum is more likely to succeed... Read more
Bishops protest Biden administration’s addition of abortion to pregnant workers protections
The U.S. bishops initially supported the bill but is now accusing the EEOC of distorting the law. Read more
Ohio rejects initiative to change amendment process, easing the way for abortion referendum
The initiative would have made it more difficult to adopt constitutional amendments via citizen-led ballot initiatives. Read more
Abortion activists launching new PAC to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona
The political action committee Arizona for Abortion Access on Tuesday filed the Arizona Abortion Access Act, a “proposed constitutional amendment.” Read more
Will new federal abortion policies violate anti-abortion Hyde Amendment? Experts weigh in
It is uncertain whether new Biden administration rules run afoul of the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding provision in federal law. Read more
Ohioans go to the polls Tuesday for vote that could determine abortion laws
Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to adopt a constitutional amendment via ballot initiative from a simple majority to... Read more
Acquitted pro-life activist Mark Houck announces run for Congress
The pro-life activist said that his arrest last year played a part in his decision to run for Congress. Read more
Jim Caviezel to join rosary rally for ballot measure that could impact Ohio abortion vote
Organizers of the “Rosary Rally” in Cincinnati hope to encourage all Christians in Ohio to vote “Yes” on Issue 1... Read more
New poll: Support for use of violence to restore ‘right to abortion’ increases
The increase was most pronounced among self-described Democrats. Read more
Only a few Republican presidential candidates have committed to 15-week abortion ban
Here’s a look at where the major presidential candidates stand on a 15-week federal abortion ban. Read more
Tuberville accuses Biden of ‘blatant patronage politics’ after Alabama loses Space Command
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, said the move was in retribution for his monthslong blockade of military promotions over federal abortion... Read more
Vice President Harris blasts states for enacting abortion bans, pro-life groups respond
Vice President Kamala Harris lamented the growing number of states that have restricted abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned... Read more
Senate passes defense bill without pro-life, transgender care amendments
The vote sets up a standoff between the Senate and House as they try to hammer out a compromise version... Read more
Early voting on Ohio referendum high as November abortion vote hinges on outcome
The referendum, Issue 1, would amend the constitution to raise the threshold to 60% for such citizen-led initiatives like November’s... Read more
Tuberville on Pentagon abortion blockade: ‘They’re going to listen’
Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama told CNA he isn’t going to back down in his vow to hold up military... Read more
Here’s where abortion may be on the ballot
Activists have used citizen-led initiatives to put constitutional amendment referendums on the ballot that could enact a wide range of... Read more
