Abortion in the United States

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York.

New York bishops: State ‘equal rights amendment’ is ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’

Sep 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

New York bishops are warning ahead of the election that an “equal rights amendment” proposal on the ballot this year... Read more

A pro-life supporter stands on a lamppost and holds a sign that reads "MAKE ABORTION UNTHINKABLE" in front of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud

Sep 6, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

As Election Day approaches, here’s the latest news on abortion from around the nation. Read more

U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court allows Biden administration to cut funding over Oklahoma abortion dispute

Sep 4, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Oklahoma said the federal government had unlawfully stripped the state of about $4.5 million in funds. Read more

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago.

How Kamala Harris targeted pro-life pregnancy centers in California

Aug 28, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

From 2015 through mid-2018, the centers fought against a state law that forced them to display notices that include information... Read more

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Ohio bishops call judge’s blocking abortion waiting period ‘callous disregard for women’

Aug 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

In his ruling, the judge said the 24-hour waiting period violates the Ohio Constitution, citing the 2023 amendment guaranteeing a... Read more

Volunteer canvassers Liz Grumbach (center) and Patricia Jones meet Lucy Meyer (left), who signs a petition outside her home in Phoenix on April 13, 2024, as the volunteers go door-to-door for signatures to get the petition for the Arizona Abortion Access Act onto the November 2024 ballot for voters to decide.

Here are all the states voting on abortion in November

Aug 27, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Voters in 10 states will see abortion-related questions on their November ballot, and the majority of those will be proposed... Read more

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. president Donald Trump, left, poses for photos with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio before making remarks to a crowd during an event on Aug. 21, 2024, in Asheboro, North Carolina.

J.D. Vance: Trump will veto national pro-life law

Aug 26, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Vance’s statement echoes Trump’s messaging, which has been consistent since April that he considers abortion a states’ issue. Read more

A pro-life sign is seen on a roadside in Agnew, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024.

Nebraska voters will consider dueling pro-life and pro-abortion amendments in November

Aug 23, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

One proposal would constitutionally enshrine the state’s current pro-life protections, and the other would enshrine a constitutional “right” to abortion. Read more

Former President of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Head of Planned Parenthood, abortion advocates speak at Democratic National Convention

Aug 22, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The 2024 Democratic National Convention highlighted the issue of abortion with several pro-abortion advocates speaking at the Aug. 19–22 event... Read more

Kristen Day smiles while diaper shopping in Chicago amid the Democrats for Life diaper drive during the DNC.

Democrats for Life leader says party has left them

Aug 21, 2024

By Peter Laffin

Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America denounced the pro-abortion stand of her party, saying: “We are the real... Read more

Longtime pro-life activist Eva Edl (left) prays in front of a Senate office building on Capitol Hill, Sept. 6, 2001, to protest President George W. Bush's decision to allow limited stem cell research.

89-year-old death camp survivor convicted for pro-life protest faces jail time

Aug 21, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The seven defendants in the case were found guilty for their involvement in a “blockade of a reproductive health care... Read more

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Montana is the latest state to vote on abortion this fall

Aug 21, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Montana on Tuesday became the ninth U.S. state to place a proposal on the November ballot to decide whether to... Read more

A pro-abortion attendee stands during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

2024 Democratic platform: What Catholics need to know

Aug 20, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention have approved a party platform that doubles down on support for abortion, IVF, and... Read more

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden at Prince George’s Community College on Aug. 15, 2024, in Largo, Maryland.

Harris pushes child tax credit expansion at rally days after Vance makes similar proposal

Aug 16, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Kristen Day of Democrats for Life welcomed the proposal but warned the Harris campaign has been “very pro-abortion.” Read more

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Missouri’s pro-life leaders prepare to defeat ‘extreme’ pro-abortion ballot measure 

Aug 14, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would represent a significant turnaround after years of pro-life gains in the Midwestern... Read more

Pro-life activist Matthew Engelthaler places signs in front of Camelback Family Planning, an abortion clinic in Phoenix, on April 18, 2024.

Arizona’s pro-abortion measure will appear on November ballot

Aug 13, 2024

By Daniel Payne

“The Arizona Abortion Access Act is on the ballot as Proposition 139!” Arizona for Abortion Access announced on its Facebook... Read more

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Investors urge Walmart, Costco to keep abortion pills out of stores

Aug 9, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The signatories of letters to the major retailers hold tens of millions of dollars in investments in the named corporations.  Read more

Pro-life activists are facing federal charges for protesting abortion at the Carafem Health Center Clinic, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

Three more pro-life activists sentenced under FACE Act

Jul 31, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

James Zastrow, Eva Zastrow, and Paul Place were sentenced to 90 days in home detention and three years of probation... Read more

Pete Buttigieg speaks during a online fundraising event Monday night put on by a group called “White Dudes for Harris.”

Abortion makes men ‘more free,’ Pete Buttigieg says

Jul 31, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Pro-life advocates reacting to Pete Buttigieg’s comments said he put his finger on a problem with abortion: sex without responsibility. Read more

Google offices in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York.

Florida woman sues Google for disabling her account after pro-life advocacy

Jul 30, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Google informed a pro-life activist that her email account had been “permanently disabled” for violating the company’s “acceptable use policy.” Read more