I learned how to write news articles in school and as an adjunct professor. I tried to be fair and balanced in my reporting. I knew that a single word could change the meaning of a piece.
It is concerning to observe a trend in journalism that employs terminology commonly used by the abortion industry in an effort to normalize abortion. This is evidenced by the increasing prevalence of the term “abortion care” in mainstream news reports.
Abortion is the termination of an innocent, irreplaceable, and unique human life. The termination of an unborn child’s life is a tragic and traumatic event for the mother, who is left to cope with the grief and horror of losing a baby to abortion. It is, quite simply, an act of violence perpetrated against both mother and child.
The term “abortion care” is a euphemism designed to garner support and sympathy for abortion procedures, which result in the deaths of nearly 900,000 unborn children annually. The use of this term indicates that the editorial stance of the news outlet in question is pro-abortion, regardless of whether the news agency is willing to acknowledge this fact.
It is evident that biased news reporting is not a novel phenomenon. However, the extent to which some news outlets will go to issue excuses for the abortion industry is truly remarkable.
As advocates for life, we are aware that our arguments are based on scientific, logical, technological, and legal principles. These arguments can stand on their own and do not require the assistance of sympathetic reporters. However, we are concerned about the manner in which major media outlets frequently misinform the general public about the intrinsic nature of abortion.
The termination of a human life, presented as a form of compassion, is not an act of care. It is a violation of human rights that cannot be mitigated by linguistic manipulation.
Daniel Miller is responsible for nearly all of National Right to Life News' political writing.
With the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, Daniel Miller developed a deep obsession with U.S. politics that has never let go of the political scientist. Whether it's the election of Joe Biden, the midterm elections in Congress, the abortion rights debate in the Supreme Court or the mudslinging in the primaries - Daniel Miller is happy to stay up late for you.
Daniel was born and raised in New York. After living in China, working for a news agency and another stint at a major news network, he now lives in Arizona with his two daughters.
