Some parents choose to get tattoos to commemorate their children who have been lost through miscarriage. This morning, I am reflecting on the profound impact that pregnancy loss can have on us. I have experienced two miscarriages, both occurring around the six-week mark. At the time, both were distressing, and if I allow myself to … Read more
A total of 137 members of Congress submitted an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petition of Baker v. Planned Parenthood. The brief addresses the question of whether third parties, such as Planned Parenthood or their patients, have the right to request that federal courts determine which providers can … Read more
It is a commonly held belief within the abortion industry that the historic Dobbs U.S. Supreme Court decision last year has led to a surge in pro-abortion sentiment and a desire to expand abortion access. However, numerous national polls have shown that the majority of people oppose most abortions. It is written on the human … Read more
Some readers may recall the #WeCount initiative, a national research project on abortion led by the Society of Family Planning. The project aims to document changes in abortion access at the state level following the June 24, 2022, Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. It is the pro-abortion organization that reported … Read more
One of the most popular and beloved characterizations of the unborn child was not about a child at all nor was it about abortion. It was Theodor Geisel’s [Dr. Seuss’s] powerful message “A person’s a person, no matter how small,” spoken by Horton, the elephant in Dr. Seuss’s classic Horton Hears a Who. His rationale … Read more
The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of right-to-life affiliates in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, commended the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The Court’s ruling today returns the abortion issue to Congress and the state legislatures. … Read more
The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations made a statement during the 56th Commission on Population and Development, in which they asserted that millions of children were denied their right to education due to a narrow focus on comprehensive sexual education. The fifty-sixth annual United Nations Commission on Population and Development concluded abruptly … Read more
It is important to note that not all abortion clinics are affiliated with Planned Parenthood. In fact, many are independent and affiliated with the Abortion Care Network. Each year, the annual report reveals a grim picture. For instance, last year, I wrote that “twice as many independent abortion clinics have closed so far in 2022 … Read more
A government review has indicated that the incidence of complications associated with abortion may be significantly higher than previously reported in the annual statistics on abortion. The review, which was released earlier this past week, compared two different methods of analyzing complications that may arise following an abortion. Over a five-year period from 2017 to … Read more
In a surprising announcement, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has declared his intention to allow Pennsylvania’s contract with Real Alternatives to expire at the end of the year. Real Alternatives oversees Pennsylvania’s Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services program, which provides funding for pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and adoption agencies across the state. Without this program, … Read more