Abortion in the United States
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After judicial setback, Iowa lawmakers pursue other pro-life goals
An Iowa Supreme Court decision declaring abortion to be a fundamental right bars the way to appeal a ruling against... Read more
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors bill fails to beat Senate filibuster
The Senate voted of 53 to 44 to invoke cloture on Monday, but fell short of the two-thirds majority needed... Read more
New poll shows more Democrats, younger Americans identify as pro-life
Recent poll shows a 17-point increase in the number of Americans who identify as pro life, up from 38 percent... Read more
Vermont bishop: Abortion bill tests limits of human brokenness
With a bill to legalize abortion for any reason until birth advancing in Vermont, the local Catholic bishop has stressed... Read more
Supreme Court rejects appeal to make Texas bishops release abortion communications
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case Whole Woman’s Health v. Texas Catholic Conference et al, in... Read more
There are alternatives to abortion, says Archdiocese of New York
After a January law expanded abortion protections in New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City has reaffirmed the... Read more
Australian bishop urges faithful to fight ‘radical’ abortion bill
A local bishop is speaking out against a bill to remove regulations on abortion in Adelaide, Australia, saying it would... Read more
Kentucky Senate approves fetal heartbeat bill
The Kentucky Senate has approved a bill that would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around six... Read more
Satanic Temple loses abortion religious freedom case in Missouri
The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge against an informed consent abortion law from a self-described Satanic Temple... Read more
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
