When Mother and Unborn Child Are Killed, There Are Two Victims of Violence
by Catherine Gainous
Sarah Lavato had big plans for her unborn baby boy, Isaac Ray Lavato. Those plans were destroyed when both Sarah and Isaac were brutally shot to death. The untimely ending of Sarah’s life, and the death of her baby, ignited public controversy in New Mexico regarding “fetal status” and “fetal homicide.”

New York Times Blasted for Playing Down Poll With Pro-Life Majority on Abortion
by Colin Mason
According to the Times the recent Gallup Poll showing that a majority of Americans are pro-life is faulty at best, and downright sinister at worst. According to the New York Times, it doesn't really matter, because you probably don't understand the terms anyway.

Nigeria Sees Planned Parenthood and United Nations Unite to Promote Abortions
by Tom McGregor
The Nigerian government imposes strict laws against abortion, in part due to the strong religious values held by a majority of the citizens in Nigeria. The northern state is composed of a mostly Muslim population in the region, while the southern state is predominantly Christian.

University of Minnesota Still Questioned About Concerns Over Its Human Cloning
by Scott Fischbach
A report earlier this month on the accusations of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life against the University of Minnesota's Stem Cell Institute badly confuses MCCL's two charges: that the university is pursuing human cloning and that its embryo-destructive research violates Minnesota law. Let me explain our dispute with the university in order to clarify MCCL's concerns and set the record straight.

Text of Congressman Chris Smith's Pro-Life Remarks at Right to Life Convention
by Chris Smith
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The following are the remarks Rep. Chris Smith, the pro-life Congressional leader from New Jersey, delivered to the National Right to Life convention. LifeNews.com was the only news outlet present in person for the remarks, which received two standing ovations.

Several New Pro-Life Films and Documentaries on Abortion High in Quality, Info
by Jill Stanek
Many excellent pro-life movies and documentaries have been recently released covering a wide spectrum of our issues. In fact, the movies seem to be coming so fast I have delayed posting this column several weeks to try to catch the latest. Even last week I read of one more but have to draw the line somewhere.

British Report Ignores Forced Abortions, Human Rights Abuses in Population Control
by Steven Mosher
Politically motivated panels rarely produce good science, and the report of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Population, Development, and Reproductive Health of the U.K. Parliament is no exception. The report, Return of the Population Growth Factor: Its Impact upon the Millennium Development Goals, is a mishmash of justifications for the powerful of the world to continue to dictate the fertility of the powerless.

PBS Celebrates Late-Term Abortions, Attacks Pro-Life Advocates, Religious People
by Brent Bozell
As part of its wave of secular fundamentalism, PBS celebrates even late-term abortionists with a fanaticism that would curl the hair of any pro-lifer. On June 12, the PBS show "Now" (formerly with Bill Moyers) devoted most of its half-hour to smearing the pro-life movement as a vicious band of terrorists. They hailed two men who abort babies into the ninth month, Dr. Warren Hern of Colorado and Dr. Leroy Carhart of Nebraska.

Pro-Abortion President Obama Misses Irony of His Comments on Father's Day
by Dave Andrusko
A friend was kind enough to forward pro-abortion President Barack Obama's Father's Day Reflections which ran in Parade magazine over the weekend. I had not seen it until late yesterday, and perhaps you haven't either. It's worth reading and thinking about. Tacitly, at least, there is the acknowledgement that a father's job begins at the beginning of his child's life which is at conception.

Obama Scraps President's Bioethics Council After Forcing Embryonic Tax-Funding
by Dr. David Prentice
The President's Council on Bioethics is no more. With a one-day notice, the members were told in a letter from the President that their services were no longer required. Pack up, get out. Forget the fact that they had a couple of interesting reports coming out soon, one more meeting, and that the Council's tenure would expire come this September.

Media Bias: Does ABC Stand for the Abortion Broadcasting Company?
by Colleen Raezler
ABC gave pro-abortion advocates free advertising recently with its "World News Sunday." During the report, an abortionist unequivocally stated that late-term abortion is "really a miscarriage of a stillborn fetus." ABC portrayed late-term abortion as the only choice a womanhad in a tough circumstance when that is not the case.

Expansion of Assisted Suicide to Washington Targets Elderly, Disabled With Death
by Ken Connor
We ought not to confuse curing with killing. For thousands of years, physicians have taken an oath to first "do no harm" to their patients. Changing the paradigm to "kill or cure" will wreak havoc on medical ethics and put untold numbers of lives in jeopardy. The philosophy animating the right-to-die movement is that life's value is measured only by material standards. Once those standards are no longer being met, one's life no longer has value.

Abortion Advocates Misrepresent American Pro-Life Movement After Tiller Shooting
by Maria Vitale
The pro-life movement I've seen and heard portrayed in the mainstream media and in the "abortion rights" blogosphere bears no resemblance to the pro-life movement that I work in everyday. I've seen the movement branded with accusations ranging from violence to harassment to hate speech. Some particularly slanderous accounts have tried to label pro-life advocates as accessories to murder.

CNN Shows Pro-Abortion Bias in Smearing Reputation of Pro-Life Advocates
by Matthew Balan
CNN anchor Kiran Chetry let an "abortion provider" from Alabama, whose center was bombed by captured fugitive Eric Rudolph, denigrate all pro-life activists who have ever protested in front of such centers as potential murderers during a segment on Monday's "American Morning."

Where Will Sonia Sotomayor Stand on Abortion, Roe v. Wade? Time Will Tell
by Maria Vitale
Pro-abortion groups have expressed concern that Sotomayor’s stand on Roe is unknown; the White House has answered by claiming its confidence that she’s on the same side of the judicial philosophical spectrum as President Barack Obama, who steadfastly supports Roe. Meanwhile, pro-life groups such as the more than 3,000 chapters-strong National Right to Life are asking some pertinent questions.

Professors Robert George and Douglas Kmiec Debate Abortion, a Pro-Life Recap
by Michael New
On Thursday May 27th, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Princeton Professor Robert George engaged in a "Discussion of Life Issues"with Pepperdine Law Professor Doug Kmiec. The discussion was moderated by Mary Ann Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.

Obama' Pro-Life Apologists: Covering up His Pro-Abortion, Pro-ESCR Record
by Robert P. George
Three months into President Obama’s first term, one of his most prominent pro-life opponents, Robert P. George, engaged in a debate with one of his most prominent "pro-life" supporters, Douglas W. Kmiec. The article is adopted from George's remarks, which called for candid speech on Obama's abortion record.

Medical Professionals Deserve Conscience Rights on Abortion, Bioethics Practices
by Wesley J. Smith
Until recently, dissenting medical professionals have been protected by so-called "conscience clauses" that permit them to opt out of performing abortions or participating in assisted suicide (where it is legal) without professional consequence. But in recent years, legislative proposals have been filed that would require all professionals participate in such life-terminating procedures.

Vatican Newspaper Gives Obama 2012 Campaign Msg With Pro-Life Compromise
by Deal Hudson
The 2012 Obama campaign message to Catholics has already been written. Here it is, conveniently laid out by the official Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, and its editor, Giovanni Maria Vian. For President Obama's Catholic outreach effort, this is a dream come true. Obama's Catholic advisers have received a virtual Vatican imprimatur on his abortion reduction message to Catholics.

Were Views of Pro-Life Notre Dame Officials, Professors Suppressed on Obama?
by Brian Simboli
But easy to miss, tucked away in some editorials, are some disturbing testimonials attributed to Notre Dame faculty members and a university administrator. These testimonials, if accurate, bespeak silent protest, unarticulated because careers are at stake.

Top Obama Aide Tells Pro-Life Advocate, "Not Our Goal to Reduce Abortions"
by Wendy Wright
Two days before President Obama’s comencement address at Notre Dame, I was at the White House for one of the meetings that he spoke about. About twenty of us with differing views on abortion were brought in to find “common ground.” But the most important point that came from the meeting was perhaps a slip from an Obama aide.

Polls Showing Pro-Life Majority on Abortion Show Education, Legislation Working
by Maria Vitale
The major media seemed a bit mystified at the results of a recent Gallup Poll, showing a significant shift to the pro-life point of view. Given the fact that America just elected a “pro-choice” President, the results might seem surprising, even shocking. However, upon further analysis, there are substantive reasons why the populace is moving to the pro-life end of the spectrum of public opinion.

President Obama's Abortion Record Doesn't Match His Notre Dame Rhetoric
by Bradley Mattes
His most pronounced message -- certainly the one emphasized by the media -- was that we shouldn't demonize those who disagree with us on abortion. I couldn't agree more, but wonder why the President doesn't follow his own advice. Words have meaning. Mr. Obama is called the most pro-abortion president in the history of our nation for good reason.

Father Frank Pavone: My Day at Notre Dame, Reflections on Obama and Abortion
by Father Frank Pavone
There was an eerie stillness and silence across the Notre Dame campus as my colleagues, a few of the seniors and I walked across the campus very early on the morning of Commencement Day. It was the calm before the storm of what we knew was an historic day.

President Obama Must Rethink His Stance Against Abstinence Education Funding
by Valerie Huber
Last week the President announced that he would zero out all funding for abstinence education and replace it with $178 million to “prevent teen pregnancy." Abstinence education programs must continue using the same legislative guidelines as have been applied under the previous administrations of Clinton and Bush.

Parents: Your Teenager May Be Getting Abortion, Sex Ed Info Via Text Message
by Rebecca Hagelin
There's yet another organized effort by sex "experts" to indoctrinate your children into their worldview without your permission or knowledge. Different from "sexting," where pre-teens and teens electronically send and receive semi-nude or nude photos of themselves, "sex texting" is promoted and run by adults.

Democratic Party Activist Unveils New Strategy to Demonize Pro-Life Catholics
by Deal Hudson
Bob Shrum, a well-known Democratic party operative, published a column today unveiling the new Catholic outreach strategy for Catholic outreach. Here's the basic approach: To demonize orthodox Catholics, including priests and bishops, who follow the teaching of the Church on the priority of life issues in politics.

UNICEF Promoted Abortion in Dominican Republican, Hides Agenda Afterwards
by The Population Research Institute
United Nations foreign aid groups enjoy what is perhaps some of the most unqualified public support of any organization. But we have found that not only do they promote abortion using tax money, but they even lie about it. We have received a good deal of support since we revealed the intent of UNICEF.

For Better Sleep Month, Consider How Abortion Causes Women Sleeping Disorders
by Amy Sobie
May kicks off a month-long educational event known as Better Sleep Month. Millions of Americans reportedly have trouble sleeping due to stress, lack of time or various sleep disorders. But for many for many women, a sleep disorder may be the result of something deeper: trauma as a result of abortion, including coerced and unwanted abortions.

Fact: Pro-Choice Equals Pro-Abortion, Contraception Doesn't Reduce Abortions
by Steven Ertelt
The old adage is that the more things change, the more they stay the same. That's certainly the case with abortion advocates who rely on the same tired arguments to defend their views. In the emails, these pro-abortion activists relied on old antipode arguments that pro-choice doesn't mean pro-abortion and that contraception and birth control reduces the number of abortions.

New Probe Shows Obama's Funding UNFPA Supports Kidnapping Babies, Abortion
by Steven Mosher
We will continue to argue that forced abortion should not merely be anathema to pro-lifers. It should be rejected by those on the other side of the abortion debate as well. Human rights groups of all stripes should be urging President Obama to zero out all UNFPA funding. American tax dollars must not be used to fund an organization that violates the basic human rights of women around the world.

Mainstream Media Give Biased Reporting on Human Cloning, Stem Cell Research
by Wesley J. Smith
I can't remember an issue in which there was so much intellectual dishonesty or malpractice in media reporting than the embryonic stem cell/cloning debates--and that's saying a lot! And now, a new term for cloning; "stem cell research using aborted human eggs."

U.S. News Editor Bonnie Erbe Attacks Exposure of Planned Parenthood Coverup
by Matthew Balan
US News’s on-staff radical feminist Bonnie Erbe returned to attacking pro-lifers, her favorite subject of ire, in a blog entry on Monday. This time, she singled out “20-something abortion foe” Lila Rose, a junior at UCLA, for her “dishonest” and “pointless” undercover videos which she has taped at several Planned Parenthood locations.

Time Magazine Promotes Euthanasia Kits Making Sure Assisted Suicide Really Kills
by Kathryn Jean Lopez
That Time magazine would consider covering a doctor who has advocated the right of troubled teenagers to kill themselves should set off all sorts of alarm bells. If we don't question the issue of assisted suicide and its seeming acceptance as an almost casual reality by the media, we're going to realize quickly that we have moved way beyond debating extraordinary care and the legality of assisted suicide in terminal cases.

No Surprise, Abortion Advocates Misread Pro-Life Gov. Sarah Palin's Speech
by Dave Andrusko
If you actually listened to Palin's speech, rather than trolling for pro-abortion talking points, you'd understand how her experience made Palin even more sensitive to what women and girls go through in a crisis pregnancy. Pro-lifers, like Palin, know more firmly than ever that choosing life is the right decision.

Thanks to President Obama, Congress, U.S. Now Funding China Forced Abortions
by Reggie Garcia Littlejohn
You are funding forced abortions in China. So am I. And now, our taxpayer dollars will subsidize forced abortion in China. Think about that when you write your check to Uncle Sam on April 15. Then let President Obama and your congressional representatives know what you think.

For Patients Seeking Cures, Adult Stem Cell Research Industry is Blossoming
by Sally Robbins
The adult stem cell marketplace is one of the most dynamic areas in life science today. There are an incredible number of scientific advancements, especially since 2008 as a heated pace of research discoveries and collaborations are underway.

Real Alternatives: Obama Should Back Pregnancy Centers to Reduce Abortions
by Maria Vitale
If President Barack Obama truly wants to reduce abortions in this country, he'll become a cheerleader for Real Alternatives and other programs like it. As Real Alternatives states, through the program, “a woman is able to make more informed choices concerning her child, as well as begin to plan for a future that will include independence and self-sufficiency.” That’s change we can all believe in.

CNN's Roland Martin Shows His Pro-Abortion Bias in Interview on Notre Dame
by Matthew Balan
On Monday evening, CNN’s Roland Martin began his eight-week run as fill-in anchor for Campbell Brown on her Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull program. Brown took maternity leave with the upcoming arrival of her unborn baby. Despite this attempt to portray his self as a non-partisan, Martin’s record on CNN betrays his left-wing leanings.

George Tiller Jury Ignored Kristin Neuhaus Abortion Exploitation, Will State Board?
by Kathy Ostrowski
Shortly after a 6-member jury acquitted George Tiller of 19 criminal misdemeanor abortions based on illegal financial affiliation with Dr. Kris Neuhaus, the Kansas state Board of Healing Arts is taking the position that he is guilty and they intend to do something about it.

Notre Dame's President John Jenkins at Crossroads Over Obama Award
by Deal Hudson
For the past few years, the buzz about Rev. John I. Jenkins, the president of Notre Dame since 2005, has been very positive. Jenkins was viewed as strengthening the Catholic identity of the nation's most beloved Catholic institution. But with one bold stroke, Father Jenkins has radically altered the perception of his leadership.

George Tiller Relied on Disgraced Abortion Practitioner to Keep Business Going
by Kathy Ostrowski
It is hard to overstate just how problematic is the relationship between abortionist, Dr. George Tiller, now on trial in Wichita, and his rubber-stamping accomplice, “Dr.” Ann Kristin Neuhaus. The law does not require any medical specialty training from that second physician referral, only a valid Kansas medical license—something Neuhaus has inexplicably been able to retain.

Notre Dame's Honoring Pro-Abortion Barack Obama Makes College Less Special
by Maria Vitale
I am deeply saddened by Notre Dame’s decision to invite pro-abortion President Barack Obama as a commencement speaker and to bestow on him an honorary degree. By giving Obama the podium, Notre Dame is offering a platform to someone who espouses the culture of death, both in word and in deed. This is an affront to Catholicism and to those everywhere who subscribe to the Catholic Church’s teaching on life.

European Pro-Life Advocates Relying on American Resolve to Help Stop Abortions
by Bryan Kemper
Every January, I see representatives from all of these organizations here in the states at the March for Life. They come to get energized, learn and network with us. I have been traveling to their countries now to learn from them, and get energized by them. It is important for American pro-lifers to not forget about the rest of the world, they are watching us closely and counting on us to win our battle here.

George Tiller's Abortion Trial Directly Affects Obama Health Pick Kathleen Sebelius
by Deal Hudson
Late-term abortionist Dr. George Tiller will stand trial in Wichita beginning today, charged with 19 misdemeanor counts. Regardless of what happens to Tiller, there is no doubt that his trial will provide a constant reminder of his relationship to President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

The Final Exit Network's Shadowy World of Assisted Suicide and Death
by Dave Andrusko
The assisted suicide lobby has no more faithful friend, no more aggressive advocate or vociferous cheerleader than the Times. So, how "discriminating" was the Final Exit Network when approached by people asking to be assisted to die? "Of the 200 applications for death, Dr. Lawrence Egbert approved them all."