US abortions hit record post-Roe v. Wade low
The number of abortions in most of the U.S. fell to 638,169 in 2015, according to data released Wednesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a new post- Roe v. Wade low.
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Alabama, West Virginia Voters Lay Groundwork to Outlaw Abortion
Voters in Alabama and West Virginia passed constitutional amendments Tuesday that could result in abortion being outlawed if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Trump administration rolls back Obamacare's birth control rule
The Trump administration will exempt employers from providing insurance coverage for birth control if it conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs, scaling back a rule created under the Obama administration.
Op-Ed: Pro-life movement makes small but important strides in midterm elections
Abortion was on Election Day ballot measures in three states. This is unusual and significant — it’s even more important that two of the three measures passed. It demonstrates a shift in culture that could affect political rhetoric, abortion policies, and overall, the lives of the unborn.
Trump suggests he has a secret 'solution' to abortion issue
President Trump indicated Wednesday that he had a compromise solution between Republicans and Democrats on abortion policy, but wouldn't elaborate on the plan.
Fetal homicide ruling mandates 'Roe exception' challenge, Alabama justice says
As the Alabama Supreme Court upheld the state’s fetal homicide law in a ruling this month, one of the justices said the decision should force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
'Gosnell' Movie Depicting Abortion Clinic Horror Breaks Top 10 at Box Office
'Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer,' the movie which depicts the story of real-life abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, broke in the top 10 at the box office its opening weekend.
'We're Taking on a Monster': New Film Pulls Back the Curtain on America's Ugly Abortion Industry
The new film 'Unplanned' takes the audience inside the abortion industry courtesy of Abby Johnson who was once a passionate pro-choice advocate.
Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation
Evangelical backers of President Donald Trump have hailed the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday.
Evangelicals wield voting power across Latin America, including Brazil
Evangelical churches are flourishing across traditionally Catholic Latin America and as the religious movement grows, its influence -- including in this weekend’s elections in Brazil -- is transforming the region and swinging its politics to the right, analysts say.
Voters in 3 States to Consider Pro-Life, Anti-Roe Measures
Abortion may be legal nationwide, but voters in three states -- Alabama, West Virginia and Oregon -- will decide in November whether to curtail the right to end an unborn baby’s life.
Pro-Lifers Praise California Gov. for Vetoing Bill to Give College Girls Abortion Drugs on Campus
Christian conservatives and pro-life advocates are praising California's Democrat Gov. Jerry Brown for his veto of a bill that would have required all state universities to provide access to abortion-inducing drugs.
Evangelicals, growing force in Brazil, to impact elections
In a Brazilian presidential election marked by uncertainties, there is little doubt about one thing: Evangelical voters will have a major impact.
U.S. Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring Burial or Cremation of Aborted Babies
Last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra struck down a Texas law that would require hospitals and clinics to bury or cremate fetal remains of pre-born babies instead of discarding them as medical waste.
Appeals court rules Missouri may enforce strict abortion law
A U.S. appellate court ruled Monday that Missouri can enforce a law that forces abortion clinics to meet ambulatory surgical center requirements and requires doctors performing abortions to get admitting privileges at local hospitals, despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling striking down a similar Texas law.
An 'Obvious Act of Deception': Kamala Harris, Planned Parenthood Called Out for Misquoting Kavanaugh on Birth Control
Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Planned Parenthood are garnering criticism for misquoting Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's testimony regarding religious groups being compelled to support coverage for abortion-inducing drugs.
Kavanaugh Says Gov't Can't Force Christian Groups to Pay for Abortion Drugs
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has stated that the federal government cannot compel Christian organizations to provide coverage for abortion-inducing drugs.
Judge blocks Texas fetal burial law, attorney general vows to appeal
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law from going into effect that would force clinics to bury or cremate fetal remains after an abortion.
'Abortion Is Self-Care': Shocking Billboard Targets Black Women for Abortions
A new billboard along a Dallas highway encourages African-American women to choose abortion.
Trump tells Evangelical leaders he's delivered 'just about everything I promised'
President Trump hosted a dinner of Evangelical leaders at the White House Monday night and told them that he has delivered 'just about everything I promised' on policies of religious liberty and defense of life.