Abortion in the United States
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Appeals court orders further review of Florida abortion waiting period
The 1st District Court of Appeals in Florida has overturned a circuit court ruling which deemed a 24-hour waiting period... Read more
Pro-lifers applaud budget deal, judicial nominees
The Senate confirmed a slew of judicial nominees and passed a budget deal this week, drawing praise from pro-lifers. Read more
Biden quizzed over abortion flip-flop during debate
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) used Wednesday evening’s Democratic primary debate to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden on his past... Read more
Analysis: Voters care about abortion, why aren’t Democrats talking about it?
Underneath the absolutist direction of the party’s politicians, rank and file Democrats are far less uniform in their opinions. Read more
Democrats debate immigration, healthcare but not abortion
During the Democratic primary debate on Tuesday, candidates expressed support for systematic reform on immigration and healthcare, but were not questioned about... Read more
Bill to legalize abortion delayed after pushback in New South Wales
A bill that would decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed at least a... Read more
NIH issues new guidelines for funding research on aborted fetal tissue
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have issued new guidelines with restrictions for scientists seeking federal grants to use tissue... Read more
For 3 months, no girls were born in 132 Indian villages
A northern Indian district has launched an investigation into a region in which the birth rate of baby girls is... Read more
Senate pro-lifers caution Trump against abortion funding in spending negotiations
The leader of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus is asking President Trump to refuse any attempts to undermine or strip pro-life... Read more
Lord Alton: Abortion law imposed on N Ireland by UK Parliament
The British Parliament is imposing its will on the citizens of Northern Ireland by passing legislation decriminalizing abortion there, one... Read more
Michigan considers two pro-life ballot initiatives
The Michigan Catholic Conference is urging state residents to support a petition drive for an initiative to ban “dismemberment abortions”... Read more
Planned Parenthood eschews federal funding to continue abortion referrals
As a new regulation takes effect, barring Title X recipients from making abortion referrals, Planned Parenthood has reportedly decided to... Read more
Colorado petition seeks to bring late-term abortion ban to the ballot
A pro-life group in Colorado is leading a signature drive in the hopes of asking voters in 2020 whether to... Read more
Amid internal dispute over mission, Planned Parenthood president pushed out
Citing disagreements with board leaders over whether Planned Parenthood should focus on health care or abortion advocacy, the organization’s president... Read more
HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect
The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more
For pregnant women facing poverty, pro-life groups offer resources for success
Poor women are the most likely population to obtain an abortion. Read more
USCCB official: NEA abortion support 'appalling'
The National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly last weekend adopted agenda items recognizing the “fundamental right to abortion under Roe... Read more
Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more
Finalizing HHS rule on 'hidden abortion' charges is urgent, senator says
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith insisted that bringing in a new rule to end hidden abortion costs in insurance policies is a... Read more
Ohio bill would introduce fetal development into school curriculum
A recently introduced bill in Ohio would add scientific information about the development of the unborn child to the state’s... Read more
