Pollster Says Republican Chances of Winning House Look Good, Senate Split
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- If the most recent polls, voter turnout and analysis of momentum in the November midterm elections is any indication, one pollster says Republicans have a good chance at wining the House and coming close to a 50-50 split in the Senate. That would bode well for the pro-life community as it attempts to stop the Obama abortion agenda.
Obama Apologetics Group "Catholics" in Alliance for the Common Good Folds
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good, the organization that deceived Catholics across the country in 2008 into thinking presidential candidate Barack Obama was not pro-abortion, appears to have folded. CACG was so far afield from Catholic teaching that at least one Catholic bishop condemned the group.
OptionLine Web Site Helping Pregnant Women Considering Abortion Re-Launched
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The very successful and highly popular OptionLine web site, which helps pregnant women who are considering abortion connect with counselors and pregnancy centers, received a face-lift that includes new features ensuring more women receive the help they need.
HHS Secretary Sebelius: Time for "Reducation" Effort on Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Frustrated that Americans are not rallying around the pro-abortion health care plan Presdient Barack Obama signed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is promoting a "re-education" campaign designed to persuade Americans of its benefits.
Study Claims Women Seeking Abortions in Pro-Life States Google It More Often
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study by two Boston Children’s Hospital doctors claims women seeking abortions from pro-life states Google the term abortion more often than others. Their suggestion is that women in places with fewer abortion centers and less access to abortion are more likely to search for it online.
Support for Obama's Pro-Abortion Health Care Program Drops Sharply in August
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Support for ObamaCare, the national health care program President Barack Obama signed into law that contains taxpayer-funded abortions, dropped sharply in August, according to a new Kaiser Health Tracking Poll. The results make it so one issue Democrats hoped to use to perform well in the upcoming elections will likely work against them.
Gallup Poll Shows Republicans Lead Election 2010 by Unprecedented 10 Points
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When pro-life Republicans took over Congress form their pro-abortion Democratic rivals in November 1994, the Gallup poll asked Americans in July whether they planned to vote for their Republican or Democratic candidate for Congress. This year, GOP candidates lead by an unprecedented 10 percent.
Study Finds Later Abortions Linked to Mental Health Risks, Women Pressured
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study finds the later a woman has an abortion the more likely it is that she faces mental health risks and is under pressure from a partner or others to have an abortion she may not otherwise want. Women getting later abortions also are more likely to be ambivalent about having an abortion.
Pro-Abortion Obama, Democrats Got 88 Percent of Media Donations in 2008
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When the mainstream media issues biased news stories on abortion issues, it should come as no surprise to pro-life advocates. That's because a new analysis of campaign donations by media reporters, producers and writers finds 88 percent of them went to pro-abortion candidate Barack Obama in 2008.
Black Abortion Advocates Attack Alveda King, Say Martin Luther King Not Pro-Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of black abortion advocates are attacking Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for saying her uncle is pro-life. The younger King has been a pro-life advocate for some time since coming to regret her multiple abortions but some abortion activists don't like what she has to say.
Students for Life Welcomes Wilberforce Leadership Fellows, Training Pro-Lifers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Students for Life of America has created a new partnership between pro-life student activists and leaders of the pro-life movement. The national organization hopes the partnership, the new Wilberforce Leadership Fellows program, will result in a new generation of adult leaders against abortion.
Focus on the Family Donates 500th Ultrasound, Saving 81K Babies From Abortion
Colorado Springs, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Focus on the Family recently donated to a local pregnancy center the 500th ultrasound machine designed to help women contemplating abortion see an image of their unborn baby. The program is credited with saving as many as 81,000 children from abortions across the United States.
Obama, Congress Cut Funding for 176 Abstinence Programs Despite New Study
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More than 176 abstinence education programs will lose funding for their outreaches to youth and young adults on September 30 because Congress and the Obama Administration canceled all grants going to abstinence-centered programming in their FY2010 budget.
Democrats Concerned They May Lose House in Elections, Senate a Possibility
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the November midterm elections get closer, Democrats are reportedly privately worrying about their standing with the American people after passing a government-run health care bill with massive abortion funding and promoting taxpayer funding of abortions in other ways.
Next 40 Days for Life Prayer, Fasting Campaign Against Abortion Largest Yet
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The next 40 Days for Life campaign involving prayer at abortion centers across the nation will be the largest one yet. The campaigns have been responsible for reinvigorating local pro-life efforts, closing abortion facilities and changing the minds of abortion staffers and women considering abortions.
Catholic Bishops Urge Support for Bill Banning All Federal Funding of Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, chair of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called on members of the House of Representatives to support the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” (H.R. 5939), introduced by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey at the end of July.
Catholic Hospitals Get Support Against ACLU Effort to Make Them to Do Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Catholic hospitals across the nation are getting support from a pro-life legal group that says it will provide legal assistance at no cost to those medical centers feeling pressure from a new ACLU-sponsored campaign to make them do abortions against their will.
"Pro-Life" Obama Defenders Sojourners, Jim Wallis, Got George Soros Money
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Jim Wallis, the publisher of the religious left newspaper Sojourners has long been a thorn in the side of the pro-life movement. Claiming to oppose abortions, Wallis has been one of the staunchest defenders of pro-abortion Barack Obama -- both before and after his elected as president.
Obama Admin Relents, Posts Pro-Abstinence Education Study After Complaints
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration relented on Monday in the face of public pressure and national news highlighting how the Health and Human Services Department refused to make public a new study showing the effectiveness of abstinence education programs.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Still Under Fire for Abortion Ties
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Despite efforts to respond to some of the problems pro-life advocates have brought up, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is still coming under fire for supporting groups with ties to promoting abortion. Catholic writer Deal Hudson writes in a new column at InsideCatholic.com for some of the CCHD watchdogs.
Catholic Bishops Say FDA Betrayed Women Approving Ella Abortion Drug
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A spokeswoman for the nation's Catholic bishops says the Food and Drug administration betrayed women when it approved the unproven and little-researched Ella abortion drug. The Ella pill is hailed as an improved morning after pill but it causes abortions because it begins working after conception.
Pro-Life Group Seeks Investigation of Forcing Students to Pay for Abortions
Charlotte, NC (LifeNews.com) -- A national pro-life student group is seeking a federal or state investigation into a situation it exposed about how students who attend public universities in North Carolina may have been forced to pay for abortions under the required health insurance plan.
Obama Admin Blocks Release of Study Showing Abstinence Education Works
Washington, DC -- The Obama administration is, once again, entangled in controversy over sex education. Yet this time, it is not about what the administration is trying to implement, but about what it is withholding – and apparently for political reasons. A taxpayer-funded study that indicates parental and adolescent support of abstinence education is not being released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Sarah Palin Responds to Emily's List Attacking Pro-Life Women on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sarah Palin, the pro-life former vice-presidential candidate, has responded to the new web site the pro-abortion group Emily's List unveiled yesterday attacking her and pro-life women candidates. Palin calls the group a bunch of "radicals" who are wrong to attack other women over one issue.
Americans Must Oppose Abortions at Military Bases, Pro-Life Leader Says
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The president of a nationwide pro-life group says Americans, regardless of their opinion on abortion, should stand up against a move in the Senate to allow abortions at taxpayer-funded U.S. military base hospitals. Americans United for Life president Charmaine Yoest talked about the coming battle.
Medical Journal Confirms Abortion Associated With Increased Premature Birth
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report in a prestigious medical journal confirms what previous studies have shown: abortion is associated with an increased risk of premature birth in subsequent pregnancies. Although the link is well-established, women are not normally informed of the risk when they are counseled at abortion centers.
Poll Finds Americans Oppose Allowing Abortions at Military Base Hospitals
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll conducted July 14-18 by The Polling Company for the Center for Military Readiness and the Military Culture Coalition has bearing on a debate in the Senate about allowing abortions at taxpayer-funded U.S. military bases. The poll finds a plurality of Americans oppose that idea.
Senate Democrats Will Bring Back Disclose Act Hurting Pro-Life Free Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When the Senate comes back from its August recess, the pro-abortion Democrats who control the chamber will bring back a campaign finance bill that pro-life groups oppose because it will limit their free speech. Last month, they failed to get enough votes to stop a Republican filibuster against the DISCLOSE Act.
Pro-Abortion Group Starts Attacking Sarah Palin, Pro-Life Women Candidates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-abortion political group Emily's List started a new national campaign today designed to attack pro-life former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and the slew of pro-life women candidates she is supporting across the country in this year's congressional elections.
Second Pro-Life Freedom Ride Focuses on Election, Helping Women After Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The first Pro-Life Freedom Ride in Alabama and Georgia saw hundreds of pro-life advocates recreate the historic rights used by the civil rights movement -- this time to press for civil rights for unborn children. The second ride takes place this September and will focus on the elections and helping women after abortion.
Americans, Women Say in Poll: Abortion is Morally Wrong, Too Easy to Obtain
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new national poll finds Americans and a majority of women, say abortion is both morally wrong and too easy to obtain. The new Rasmussen Reports poll also finds most likely voters say abortion is at least somewhat important when they consider the issues that will guide their vote in November.
Life Prizes Will Again Award Pro-Life Heroes Working Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the mainstream media frequently ignoring or twisting the coverage of pro-life advocates and Hollywood awards ceremonies featuring a who's who of pro-abortion celebrities, the Gerard Health Foundation decided to create its own awards ceremony to honor pro-life heroes working against abortion.
Pro-Life Groups Blast Obama Administration Approval of New Abortion Drug Ella
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several pro-life groups have released statements in the wake of the Obama administration approving for prescription sales the abortion drug Ella. The FDA, mainstream media outlets and backers of the drug call it an improved morning after pill, but the pro-life groups say ella clearly causes abortions.
Pharmacy Group Pans FDA Decision to Approve New Ella Abortion Drug
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national organization for pro-life pharmacists is panning a decision by the Food and Drug Administration to approve the new Ella drug that is billed as an improved morning after pill but causes abortions. The drug will be available to women by prescription and it destroys unborn children days after conception.
Election 2010: Independent Voters Sour on Obama, Pro-Abortion Democrats
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A weekend poll shows independent voters are souring on President Barack Obama and his pro-abortion Democratic colleagues who control the House and Senate. A new Associated Press-GfK poll has good news for pro-life advocates hoping to retake Congress or lessen the pro-abortion advantage.
Congressman: FDA-Approved Abortion Drug Ella May Be Allowed in ObamaCare
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Reacting to the decision by the Food and Drug Administration today to give prescription approval to the abortion drug ella, billed by the FDA and drug supporters as a morning after pill, one congressman is concerned the abortion drug will be included in the government-run health care plan.
FDA Approves Ella Drug, Pro-Life Groups Say It's Untested, Causes Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Food and Drug Administration today approved the controversial ella drug that supports label a morning after pill but pro-life groups point out will cause very early abortions. They say the drug is untested and women will be misinformed about how it works as an abortion agent.
Pro-Life Groups Concerned About Potential FDA Approval of Ella Abortion Drug
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leaders of four pro-life groups participated in a conference call this afternoon to discuss the potential decision by the FDA to approve the abortion drug ella. They are concerned the decision will be billed as okaying a morning after pill even though the drug operates as an abortion agent.
Pro-Life Students Finish Cross-Country Walk Against Abortion This Weekend
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- On Saturday, nearly four dozen young adults and college students from colleges around the country will meet in Washington, D.C. to cap off three different cross-country walks. Their participation in the Crossroads event is a way to highlight opposition to abortion nationwide.
Americans Say Obama More Liberal Than They Are, But Leads GOP 2012 Foes
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two new polls out today show Americans believe pro-abortion President Barack Obama is more liberal than the beliefs they espouse. Yet they appear unwilling to support any of a slate of potential Republican presidential candidates over him in potential 2012 matchups.
Bus Tour Opposing Abortion in Health Care Raises Ire of "Pro-Life" Democrats
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The bus tour the Susan B. Anthony List is sponsoring through the Midwest to highlight the way in which some "pro-life" Democrats voted for the pro-abortion health care bill is raising the ire of the House members from Indiana and Ohio. They are responding to the criticism with assertions pro-life groups aren't pro-life.
Rick Santorum Preparing for Potential 2012 Pro-Life Republican Presidential Bid
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- He's not officially a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2012, but pro-life former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is actively making preparations in case he decides to become one. Santorum, who became a darling of the pro-life movement for leading the fight in the Senate to ban partial-birth abortions, has been actively speaking in key early primary states.
Catholic Bishops Present People of Life Awards to Three Pro-Life Advocates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- On behalf of the nation's Catholic bishops, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo presented the People of Life award to three individuals for their lifetime commitment to the pro-life movement. The archbishop of Galveston-Houston presented the awards at a ceremony in Houston on Monday.
Planned Parenthood Boycott List Now Has Pro-Abortion Firms AOL, Hilton, ING
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life group that has compiled the national boycott list of companies and corporations that give contributions to the Planned Parenthood abortion business today released its updated list. Several new companies joined corporations that have been longtime Planned Parenthood supporters.
Pro-Abortion President Barack Obama Sees Approval Ratings Hit New Lows
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Barack Obama hit new lows today in his approval ratings measured by the Rasmussen Reports polling firm. The new low ratings follow closely on the heels of the Senate approving his pro-abortion nominee for the Supreme Court, Elena Kagan.
Gubernatorial Races See Potential Pickups for Republicans, Pro-Life Candidates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pollster Scott Rasmussen released an analysis today of the gubernatorial races taking place in 37 states. His tally shows Republicans picking up governorships in several states and that means good news for pro-life advocates since some of them will change away from abortion advocates.
Catholics United Protests Pro-Life Group's Bus Tour on Abortion-Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Following through on its commitment to confused pro-life voters and support congressional candidates who voted for the pro-abortion health care bill, Catholic United, which claims to be pro-life, today staged a counterprotest at a pro-life bus tour event sponsored by a national pro-life group.
Senate GOP Refuses Vote on Obama Judges, Including Pro-Abortion Goodwin Liu
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- While most of the attention in the Senate last week was focused on its approval of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan's Supreme Court nomination, Republicans refused votes on other judicial nominees President Barack Obama put forward. That includes pro-abortion appeals court nominee Goodwin Liu.
English-Speaking Hispanics More Likely Pro-Abortion Than Spanish Speakers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll reveals some concerns for the pro-life movement about an ethnic group that has been relied on for solid opposition to abortion. The survey shows English-speaking Hispanics are less likely to oppose legalized abortion than their Spanish-speaking counterparts.
Pro-Life Actress Patricia Neal of "Hud" Fame Dies, Regretted Her Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life actress, Patricia Neal, died at age 84 on Sunday. She had been suffering from lung cancer and was surrounded by her family at her home in Massachusetts. Neal is best known for her Oscar-winning portrayal of a housekeeper in the 1963 movie, Hud, with Paul Newman.
Gallup Poll Analysis Shows Pro-Life Movement Can Expect Election Landslide
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new analysis from the Gallup polling organization provides more good news for pro-life advocates heading into the 2010 elections. Its review of presidential approval ratings just before midterm congressional elections finds presidents like Barack Obama with lower ratings see their party lose seats.
Pro-Life Leaders Encourage Movement: We Will Fight Abortion Despite Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two pro-life leaders have written a new editorial in the Washington Times designed to give encouragement to pro-life advocates who are distraught by last week's Senate confirmation of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to join the pro-abortion majority on the Supreme Court.
Poll: Voters in Key States Oppose Candidates Who OKd Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New polling data released today by the Susan B. Anthony List shows voters in key states and congressional districts oppose candidates voted for the pro-abortion health care bill. The poll puts some of the "pro-life" Democrats who supported the bill and its abortion funding in jeopardy.
Opponents of Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Bid Find Silver Lining
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- From the outset of President Barack Obama's nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, her confirmation was virtually guaranteed. Today, the day after the Senate approved the nomination, Curt Levy of the Committee for Justice tries to find the silver lining.
Senator McCain Leads the Charge Against Defense Department Bill Over Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator John McCain fired off the first volley in what is expected to be a fierce battle over the bill to authorize funding for the Defense Department. Because of abortion and other issues, he objected today to September consideration of the legislation.
Senators Introduce Bill to Exclude Abortion Funding From New ObamaCare Law
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the health care plan President Barack Obama signed into law having no protections against taxpayer funding of abortions, and with a dustup weeks ago that saw three instances of abortion funding exposed, a coalition of senators have introduced a bill to ensure no ObamaCare funds go towards abortion.
Pro-Life Groups Disappointed Senate Confirmed Abortion Advocate Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading pro-life organizations responded swiftly to the Senate vote confirming pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. They said the hearings and Kagan's extensive pro-abortion record make it clear she will be no friend of women and unborn children.
Senate Confirms Pro-Abortion Activist Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate today approved President Barack Obama's nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. Kagan joins four other justices who support unlimited abortions allowed under Roe v. Wade.
Americans Oppose Mandate in Pro-Abortion ObamaCare, Back Lawsuit Against It
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- On the heels of the landslide victory for Proposition C in Missouri, where citizens voted to exempt Missouri from the insurance mandate in the new health care law, a new poll finds Americans across the country would likely have voted for the proposition themselves had it been on the ballot in their state.
Senator Tells Obama Nominee Abortions at Military Hospitals Would Strain Troops
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Yesterday, Senator Roger Wicker questioned Dr. Jonathan Woodson, President Barack Obama’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, about how a pro-abortion provision allowing abortions at taxpayer-funded military bases hospitals would strain American troops.
Nancy Pelosi's Ditches Catholic Credentials, Can't Say if Jesus Has Right to Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Nancy Pelosi further ditched her Catholic credentials again as she was unable to answer a reporter's question about whether Jesus Christ should have had his right to life protected from conception. Earlier this year, Pelosi said she has an obligation to pursue public policy “in keeping with the values” of Jesus.
Gallup Poll: Pro-Abortion Kagan's Numbers Lower Than Past Supreme Court Picks
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll released by Gallup finds pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan enjoys less support from the American public than recent Supreme Court nominees. The numbers come as the Senate has started debate on her nomination, which will likely be confirmed in a vote on Thursday.
Senate Debates Nomination of Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Pick Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Members of the Senate began their debate today on the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paula Stevens on the Supreme Court. Two things appear likely: that Kagan will secure enough votes and that she will become a judicial activist.
Pregnancy Center Group: HBO Abortion Film 12th and Delaware Inaccurate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Care Net, a national network of 1,100 pregnancy centers, is taking issue with the content of the new HBO documentary "12th and Delaware." The documentary portrays abortion through the eyes of two filmmakers who dramatize the work of a pregnancy center and an abortion business in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
Letter Has 200 Military Physicians Opposing Abortions on Military Bases
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More than 200 physicians who have served U.S. soldiers have signed a letter to members of the Senate protesting a Senate bill amendment that would turn U.S. military base hospitals into abortion centers. The amendment, sponsored by pro-abortion Sen. Rolland Burris of Illinois, would have the military break with current longstanding policy disallowing abortions.
Pro-Abortion President Barack Obama's Approval Rating Hits New Lows
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new USA TODAY/Gallup poll found pro-abortion President Barack Obama's approval rating has declined to its lowest point since he took over the White House in January. Only 41% of those surveyed from last Tuesday through Sunday said they approve of how Obama is handling his job.
HHS Dept Releases Funding for Abstinence Education Despite Obama Plan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Department Health and Human Services has released the federal funding for abstinence education that groups fought for in Congress after President Barack Obama made a request to eliminate it. The funding is one of the few silver linings of the pro-abortion health care bill Obama signed.
Judge OKs Lawsuit Against Pro-Abortion Health Care, GOP Hopes to Stop Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A federal judge ruled today that the lawsuit the state of Virginia and several others filed against the pro-abortion health care law passed in march can go forward. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are pushing a plan to cut off funding for the health care scheme in case the lawsuit or repeal bids fail.
Opposition to Obama's Pro-Abortion Health Care Law Hits New High in Poll
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Opposition to the pro-abortion health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law has reached new heights, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll. The results come after a pro-life group exposed the way in which the new law would fund abortions in high risk insurance polls.
Ben Nelson Becomes First Democrat to Oppose Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Late last week, Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson became the first Democrat to jump ship from his party and announce he would oppose the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Nelson, who typically votes pro-life, joins most Republicans who plan on voting against Kagan.
House Republican Leader Praises new Bill to Codify Hyde Amendment Plus
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Republican Leader John Boehner is praising Rep. Chris Smith and the Republicans and Democrats who introduced critical legislation that will codify the pro-life Hyde amendment and bar Congress from using taxpayer funds for abortion or abortion coverage.
Pro-Abortion Groups Play Defense After Obama Health Care Abortion $ Exposed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In new interviews today with the web site Politico, leaders of pro-abortion groups admit they're playing defense now that pro-life groups exposed the way in which the Obama administration had planned to fund abortions in health care until they forced officials to back down from the plans.
Democrats Plan Vote on Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan Next Week, Will Limit Debate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senate Democrats plan a vote next week on the nomination of abortion advocate Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. They also plan to severely limit the amount of debate and discussion about Kagan's nomination on the Senate floor, which is prompting an outcry from Republicans.
Congressman Files New Pro-Life Bill to Cut All Federal Funding for Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Chris Smith officially filed is new legislation today that would compile all of the annual provisions that prevent federal funding of abortions into one piece of legislation. The beauty of the bill lies in its ability to make what are annual battles to stop abortion funding permanent federal law.
Obama Officials Won't Apply Abortion Funding Limits to Full Health Care Program
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Although the Obama administration promised it will limit federal taxpayer funding of abortions in the new high risk health insurance programs created under the ObamaCare law President Barack Obama signed into law, officials have said the limits are temporarily and apply only to the new program.
Obama Admin Bows to Pressure, Appears to Limit Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration appears to have bowed to pressure from pro-life groups that discovered it had authorized abortion funding in three states under the new high risk health insurance programs created under the new government-run health care bill, President Barack Obama signed into law.
Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan Called "Dangerous" as Fourth Republican Backs Her
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee and pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan picked up more support on Wednesday from a pro-abortion Republican senator who is now the fourth GOP lawmaker to endorse her. In response, the leading Republican on the Judiciary Committee called her a "dangerous" nominee.
New Planned Parenthood Board Members Have Union, Soros, Democrat Ties
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business, has added five new board members of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, its political arm. The new members have curious ties to unions, left-wing billionaire George Soros, and the Democratic Party.
Congressional Research Service Report: Health Care Bill Allows Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Congressional Research Service has released a new report verifying the analysis the pro-life movement gave about the national health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law. The CRS report affirms the national health care program will contain abortion funding despite protests to the contrary.
Archbishop: Can't Be Pro-Abortion Catholic, No Communion for Abortion Backers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The head of the Archdiocese of St. Louis says it is "clear and unambiguous" that Catholics who want to remain in good standing with the Church can't support abortion. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson also says those who support legalized abortion should voluntarily opt out of receiving community.
Coalition of Pro-Life Groups Tell FDA to Not Approve Ella Abortion Drug
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of pro-life groups is sending a letter to the FDA and Drug Administration asking it to not approve the new abortion drug Ella that backers have mislabeled as a morning after pill. The drug works days after conception to essentially cause an abortion of a unique human being.
Jeb Bush Won't Run Against Pro-Abortion Barack Obama, John Thune a Maybe
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When pro-life voters look for a candidate to run against pro-abortion President Barack Obama in 2012, pro-life former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will not be one of their choices. On the other hand, they may be able to consider pro-life South Dakota Sen. John Thune.
Judicial Watchdog Wants Elena Kagan Disbarred Over Abortion Distortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Larry Klayman, the judicial watchdog who is the founder of Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch USA, says he is filing papers to have Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan disbarred. He says he wants to see that happen because he believes Kagan misled the Senate Judiciary Committee during her hearings.
Pro-Life Champion Chris Smith to Get Wilberforce Award From Students for Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Chris Smith, who has led the pro-life battles in the House of Representatives for decades, will receive the Wilberforce Leadership Award on Thursday from Students for Life of America. The award will be presented at SFLA's third annual Summer Social in Washington.
Democrats Fail to Stop Filibuster Against DISCLOSE Act Pro-Life Groups Oppose
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democrats failed on Tuesday to get enough votes to stop a republican filibuster against the DISCLOSE Act. That's the campaign finance reform bill pro-life groups oppose because they say it would place stringent limits on their ability to communicate to the public about legislation and elections.
Democrats Appear Short of Votes for DISCLOSE Act Pro-Life Groups Oppose
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democrats in the Senate appear short of the number of votes they need to pass the DISCLOSE Act later today. Leading pro-life groups oppose the legislation because they say it would place stringent limits on their ability to communicate to the public about legislation and elections.
Mothers Show Congress Babies Saved From Abortions to Help Pregnancy Centers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Mothers who are glad they went to a pregnancy center and were given assistance in choosing abortion alternatives are headed to Congress. They want elected officials to know that these centers are providing both practical support and counseling that pregnant women need.
Pro-Life Groups Hope Senate Will Defeat DISCLOSE Act in Tuesday Voting
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When the Senate votes on Tuesday on the DISCLOSE Act campaign finance reform bill, pro-life groups hope senators will oppose the legislation. The National Right to Life Committee has been lobbying against the bill and the Family Research Council joins it.
Pro-Life Groups Seek Probe on Kagan and Partial-Birth Abortion Before Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A coalition of 30 pro-life organizations sent a letter to members of the Senate today asking for a thorough investigation of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. They are calling for a probe into her comments about partial-birth abortion and say she may have misled lawmakers.
Hundreds of People Participate in Rally Launching Pro-Life Freedom Rides
Birmingham, AL (LifeNews.com) -- More than 700 people found it hard to stay in their seats Friday night at the opening rally for Priests for Life's Pro-Life Freedom Rides in Birmingham, Alabama. “We've come to Birmingham to take a ride, the first of many that will criss-cross the country,” Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said during the rally and concert at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Theater.
Americans Favor Repeal of Pro-Abortion Health Care, But Say It's Unlikely
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Americans favor repeal of the new law President Barack Obama signed that contains massive taxpayer funding of abortion and they believe doing so would be beneficial for the economy. However, a new Rasmussen Reports poll shows they don't think it is likely to happen.
Election 2010 Heats Up For Pro-Life Groups, 100 Days Until November Elections
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- There are now officially less than 100 days left until Americans head to the polls in what appears likely to become a significant victory for the pro-life community. Polling data has shown that allies of President Barack Obama, the pro-abortion Democrats who currently control Congress, losing numerous seats.
Right to Life to Senate: Defeat Disclose Act, Places Limits on Pro-Life Groups
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The National Right to Life Committee is again asking members of the Senate to defeat the DISCLOSE Act, the campaign finance reform bill. The pro-life organization says the bill places such onerous limits on pro-life groups that they would have problems getting their message out.
Don't Trust Obama Administration to Keep Abortion Funding Out of Health Care
by Richard M. Doerflinger
The high-risk pool program is just one funding stream left open to abortion by PPACA. For now it seems pro-life forces have won the first round, through careful research and a prompt public response. But PPACA needs a legislative fix to close such loopholes once and for all. Whether these or other billions of dollars in taxpayers’ funds are used to help kill unborn children is not a matter we should leave to shifting politics or to chance.
House Members Slam Obama Admin's Promise to Not Fund Abortion in HCR
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of 21 hardcore pro-abortion members of the House sent a letter to Obama administration officials today complaining about its promise not to fund abortions in the new high risk health insurance programs created under the national health care plan President Barack Obama signed.
Senate Republican Leadership Now Unanimously Opposes Pro-Abortion Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, the Tennessee Republican who is the chairman of the Senate GOP conference, announced his opposition today to the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor general Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. His announcement makes it so every top Republican lawmaker now opposes Kagan.
FactCheck Confirms Pro-Life Group Right on Obama Admin Funding Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report issued by the respected FactCheck.org web site based at the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania confirms the claims made last week by the National Right to Life Committee that the Obama administration had authorized abortion funding in three states.
Catholics United to Spend $500K for Pro-Life Democrats Backing Pro-Abortion HCR
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The organization Catholics United, which has been much maligned in the pro-life community for warping and twisting pro-life Catholic principles, says it plans to spend $500,000 this election cycle supporting the pro-life Democrats in Congress who voted for the pro-abortion health care bill.
Poll: GOP More Excited About Elections Than Democrats, Could Retake House
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll finds Republican voters are more excited about the upcoming November congressional elections than are Democrats. That enthusiasm gap has produced victories for pro-life candidates already in off-year elections and it could result in more victories and potentially retaking one or both houses of Congress.
Congressman Floats Total Ban on Abortion Funding, Hyde Amendment Plus More
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When it comes to taxpayer funding of abortions from the federal government, pro-life advocates have to wage a set of battles annually to ensure abortion funding isn't present in various funding bills -- from HHS and USAID to health care and the District of Columbia.
Abortion Advocates Expected to Protest Weekend Pro-Life Freedom Rides
Birmingham, AL (LifeNews.com) -- The organizers of this weekend's pro-life Freedom Rides say they have heard abortion advocates will turn out to protest. The freedom rides involve top pro-life Catholic and African-American leaders recreating the historic civil rights rides, this time for the rights of unborn children.
Pro-Life Advocates Prepare for Next 40 Days for Life Campaign Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Thousands of pro-life advocates from around the country can start making preparations for the next 40 Days for Life campaign that will begin this Fall. The new campaign, which builds on successful previous ones that have saved lives from abortion and closed down abortion centers, begins in September.
Senate Should Defeat Defense Bill Over Abortions at Military Hospitals, Groups Say
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A collection of pro-life organizations representing 30 million Americans sent a joint letter to members of the Senate today asking lawmakers to oppose the bill funding the Defense Department. They say the measure should be rejected and rewritten because it contains an amendment promoting abortions.
Black Pro-Life Leader Says NAACP Wrong to target Tea Party, Ignore Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The NAACP has voted to repudiate supposedly racist elements within the Tea Party Movement, but it has taken no action to combat abortion and how it targets black women and unborn children. That concerns one black pro-life leader who says the NAACP's priorities are misplaced.
Senate Will Vote on Kagan Nomination Before August Recess, Pro-Lifers Upset
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Now that the Senate Judiciary Committee has confirmed pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the full Senate vote will come before the August recess. Meanwhile, pro-life advocates expressed their displeasure with the committee vote.
Americans Don't Want Pro-Abortion Obama Re-Elected, Prefer Pro-Life Hopefuls
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll from the respected Quinnipiac University polling institute finds Americans don't want to re-elect pro-abortion president Barack Obama in 2012. Instead, they prefer an unnamed Republican - refering to any of several pro-life candidates who may launch presidential bids against him.
Democrats for Life Attacks Pro-Life Groups on Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Last week, the National Right to Life Committee exposed three different instances in which the Obama administration had approved federal taxpayer financing of abortions in new high risk health insurance pools. But to hear Democrats for Life of America tell the story, NRLC officials lied about the funding.
Senate Judiciary Committee OKs Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan for Supreme Court
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a nearly party-line vote with very little suspense, the Senate Judiciary Committee today approved President Barack Obama's nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor General Elena Kagan to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court.
Pro-Life Advocates Mount Last-Ditch Effort to Oppose Kagan for Supreme Court
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Before the Senate Judiciary Committee began its session today voting on the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court, pro-life groups mounted a last-ditch effort to convince members of the panel to vote against her.
Review: Obama Admin Would Have Funded Abortions in HCR Without Expose'
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Last week, the Obama administration came under heavy fire from a pro-life group that discovered, in three states, officials had approved paying for abortions under new high risk insurance programs created under the national health care law President Barack Obama signed.
Petition Opposing Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan Gets 8K Signatures, Sent to Senate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A petition co-sponsored by Students for Life of America and LifeNews.com opposing the nomination of Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court, ultimately received almost 8,000 signatures. SFLA officials took copies of the signatures today to members of the Senate for whom they were intended.
Adoption Figures in U.S. Increase Thanks to Adoptions After Haiti Earthquake
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Due to the increased attention about adoptions resulting from January's earthquake crisis in Haiti and other external factors, Bethany Christian Services says it is seeing significant growth and interest in the U.S. adoption market. The large adoption agency says overall international and domestic adoption placements up 26 percent over the same time period in 2009.
Surgeon General Koop Urges No Vote on Kagan Based on Abortion Manipulation
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has written an extensive letter to members of the Senate calling for a no vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Elena Kagan. The letter focuses attention on the Clinton administration memos Kagan authored showing her attempting to manipulate abortion opinion.
Kagan Approval Lowest of Any Recent Supreme Court Pick Before Cmte Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll shows just a plurality of Americans support Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court. The new survey also finds support for the pro-abortion Solicitor General is lower than the support for any recent previous Supreme Court nominee days before their committee vote.
New Poll: Evangelical Christians, Churchgoing Americans More Likely Pro-Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The results of a new poll conducted by the Barna Group find evangelical Christians and churchgoing Americans are more likely to take a position favoring making all or most abortions illegal. Those who are less inclined to have a religious faith or don't consider themselves churchgoers favor legal abortions.
Lead Republican on Judiciary Committee Suggests Kagan Misled on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leading Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has responded to a new report from Americans United for Life showing the extensive involvement Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan had in attempting to keep the three-day-long partial-birth abortion procedure illegal.
Obama Admin Authorized Abortion Funding in Third State Under Health Care Law
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Add Maryland to the list of states, including Pennsylvania and New Mexico, where the Obama administration authorized federal taxpayer funding of abortions under high risk insurance programs created under the new national health care plan President Barack Obama signed.
Pro-Life Groups Demand Law Stopping Abortion Funding in High Risk Insurance
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After a dustup this week that saw the Obama administration authorize abortion funding in high risk insurance pools in at least two states, and then subsequently backtrack and promise no funding would occur, pro-life advocates are demanding a new law to ensure that doesn't happen.
Planned Parenthood Gives Award to Pro-Abortion "Catholic" Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- At a Planned Parenthood gala on Capitol Hill Thursday evening, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was treated like a rock star by the abortion business. Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards presented Pelosi with an award in front of an event featuring 300 college and high school students cheering her.
Poll for 2012 Election Finds Obama Trailing, Tying Potential Pro-Life Candidates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A poll previewing the 2012 election, conducted by the Democratic-leaning polling firm Public Policy Polling, finds pro-abortion President Barack Obama trailing or tying some of the potential pro-life candidates he may face in his re-election bid. The firm pitted Obama against five potential Republican presidential hopefuls.
Planned Parenthood, NARAL Claim Obama Stopping Abortion $ in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Responding to the backtracking the Obama administration engaged in on Wednesday and Thursday after a pro-life group uncovered how it planned to use the new health care law to engage in abortion funding, pro-abortion groups are up in arms.
New AUL Report Fully Details Elena Kagan's Partial-Birth Abortion Distortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Americans United for Life, the pro-life legal group, has released a new comprehensive report detailing the manner in which Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan manipulated the statements of two medical organizations, resulting in keeping partial-birth abortions legal for several years more.
Obama Administration Reverses Course on Abortion Funding in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Officials in the Obama administration are scrambling to respond to evidence showing the new health care law President Barack Obama signed will fund elective abortions in Pennsylvania and New Mexico -- and possibly in more states. The Obama administration promises that won't happen.
More Senators Oppose, Support Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Pick Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More members of the Senate are announcing their positions on the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. President Barack Obama named her to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens and she would join the 5-4 pro-abortion majority.
Democrats for Life Criticized for Using "Whole Life" Name of Pro-Life Group
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democrats for Life of America is coming under fire from another pro-life organization that says it co-opted its name for a political action committee that is supporting 13 members of Congress who voted for the national health care bill that includes massive abortion funding.
Obama Admin Approves Second Set of Abortion Funding Under Health Care Law
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The day after revelations that the Obama administration allowed federal taxpayer funding of abortions under the new national health care law that was supposed to prevent it, new information shows President Barack Obama has authorized abortion funding in a second state.
Democrats Lobbied to Oppose Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan as GOP Opposes Her
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democrats who face tough re-election campaigns are might be inclined to oppose the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor general Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court are facing more pressure to oppose her confirmation. This comes as more Republican senators announce they will oppose her bid.
Americans Split on Kagan Nomination, Oppose Her More Than Sotomayor
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new national survey finds Americans are split on the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, but they oppose her more than they did President Barack Obama's last pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor.
Republican Leader, Pro-Life Groups Slam Obama Admin for HCR Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leader of the Republican party in the House and pro-life organizations are wasting little time in slamming the Obama administration over revelations that it has approved the first set of taxpayer-funded abortions under the new health care law President Barack Obama signed.
Obama Administration OKs First Tax-Funded Abortions Under Health Care Law
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration has officially approved the first instance of taxpayer funded abortions under the new national government-run health care program. This is the kind of abortion funding the pro-life movement warned the kind of abortion funding the pro-life movement warned about when Congress considered the bill.
Kagan Won't Recuse Herself From Court Case on Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan says she will recuse herself from a handful of potential cases that could come before the high court with her on it if the Senate confirms her. However, she refuses to step down from considering the lawsuit on the pro-abortion health care law President Obama signed.
Lindsey Graham May Support Kagan for Supreme Court Despite Abortion Views
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan may become one of the more ardent pro-abortion activists on the high court if confirmed, but that may not be enough to stop normally pro-life Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina from supporting her when the Senate Judiciary Committee votes next week.
Poll: Voters Want Republicans to Keep Pro-Abortion Obama's Policies in Check
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll commissioned by ABC News and the Washington Post finds Americans are increasingly disenchanted with pro-abortion President Barack Obama. The new survey finds, by an 8 percent margin, voters want Republicans to control Congress to keep Obama's agenda in check.
Pro-Life Women's Group Confident White House Pregnancy Funds Airtight
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- While other pro-life groups are concerned about the new White House Pregnancy Fund, Feminists for Life of America contacted LifeNews.com today to say it believes the creation of the fund is good news and it is confident the money will end up in the right hands.
Family Research Council Responds to British Fetal Pain Study, Says It's Flawed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Family Research Council today released a new report that refutes claims made recently by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) saying an unborn child is not able to feel pain before 24 weeks of development.
Senate Judiciary Committee Will Vote on Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan Next Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee had been slated to vote on the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court on Tuesday. However, members of the panel will now vote on her nomination next week instead and Kagan is expected to be approved by the Democrat-controlled committee.
Justice Ginsburg: Supreme Court Won't Reverse Roe v. Wade, Unlimited Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Last week, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she is confident the Supreme Court will never overturn the roe v. Wade decision that resulted in unlimited abortions in the United States. She said doing so would hurt poor people who supposedly have no other resource during an unplanned pregnancy.
Pro-Life Advocates Protest National NAACP Convention Over Abortion Backing
Kansas City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- As black civil rights activists from across the country meet today in Kansas City for the NAACP convention, pro-life advocates are there to encourage them to oppose abortion. Black pro-lifers and supporters are letting convention-goers know the NAACP takes a position backing legalized abortion.
Sarah Palin's PAC Brings in Nearly $900K, May Point to 2012 Presidential Bid
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The political action committee former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin set up to allow her to support candidates for other offices brought in nearly $900,000 in the last quarter in donations. The number is generating a buzz in political circles as it shows Palin may be serious about a presidential bid in 2012.
White House Pregnancy Assistance Fund Could Fund Pro-Abortion Groups
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The new pregnancy assistance fund the White House quietly announced earlier this month has already drawn skepticism from pro-life advocates. Now, other pro-life leaders who are chiming in on its creation say they are worried grant money will go to pro-abortion organizations.
Heartbeat International Condemns Maloney Bill Restricting Pregnancy Centers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Heartbeat International, an affiliation of hundreds of pregnancy centers across the country is opposing a bill introduced by pro-abortion Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York and Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey that would supposedly regulate “advertising” by pregnancy centers that do not provide abortions.
Senator Johanns of Nebraska Joins Other Opposing pro-Abortion Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Add pro-life Nebraska Sen. Mike Johanns to the list of lawmakers in the Senate who are officially opposed to the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court Johanns joins several Republican colleagues who say Kagan is too much of a judicial activist to merit confirmation.
Newspaper: Kagan's Support for Infanticide-Abortion Should be "Kiss of Death"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Washington Times released an editorial column today on the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. The Times says Kagan's supporting partial-birth abortion (infanticide) should be the "kiss of death" for her nomination.
Retired Army Officer: Obama, Democrats Shouldn't OK Abortions on Military Bases
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A retired army lieutenant colonel has penned a new opinion column saying he doesn't think President Barack Obama and his pro-abortion allies in Congress should move forward with plans to allow abortions at military base hospitals. Robert Maginnis says Obama has promised not to fund abortions and should make good on it.
ACLU Claims Catholic Hospitals Refusing Life-Saving Abortions for Women
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The ACLU is making a claim that Catholic hospitals nationwide refusing abortions for women in very rare instances in which it may somehow be necessary to save their life. But ACLU is coming under fire on its own accord for misrepresenting the situation and trying to force hospitals to do abortions.
More Senators Oppose Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kaga
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More senators announced their opposition to pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Wednesday. The list now includes eight senators who officially oppose Kagan, including Senator John McCain of Arizona who wrote an editorial in USA Today.
Gallup: Obama Approval Rating Drops to 38 Percent for Independent Voters
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll shows just 38 percent of independent voters think pro-abortion President Barack Obama is doing a good job. Those figures don't bode well for Obama and his pro-abortion Democratic allies heading into the 201 election season where pro-life Republicans are poised to pick up seats.
Pro-Life Leaders, Groups Come Together for Webcast Training Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- More than 30 pro-life groups and leaders are coming together this weekend for an unprecedented event that will help train and motivate pro-life people to work against abortion. The webcast coming this Saturday will last for ten hours as pro-life advocates cover a variety of topics.
Democrats for Life Defending Lawmakers Who Backed Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democrats for Life of America is striking back against the pro-life organizations that are targeting the formerly respected pro-life Democratic members of Congress who supported the national health care bill that contained massive abortion funding and was opposed by every other pro-life group.
Care Net Blasts Pro-Abortion Attempt to Shut Down Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national association of pregnancy centers says it is not surprised by the relentless efforts of the pro-abortion group NARAL to target their working helping women find abortion alternatives. Care Net says the summer attack by the abortion industry is "just another attempt to shut down the competition."
Pollster: 10-13 Senate Races Will Decide Control of Senate After 2010 Elections
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A prominent pollster has released his analysis of the 2010 election landscape as far as the U.S. Senate is concerned and he says 10-13 races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans have control over the chamber. Scott Rasmussen says GOP candidates need almost a full sweep to have control.
Pro-Life Freedom Rides Featuring Black, Catholic Leaders Just Weeks Away
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Organizers of the Pro-Life Freedom Rides are weeks away from what they hope will be an event that can draw African-Americans into the pro-life movement and shift the culture towards life. Drawing on the freedom rides of the civil rights era, the new rides focus on legal protection for unborn children.
Pro-Life Women's Group SBA List Makes More 2010 Election Endorsements
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Susan B. Anthony List has released another round of endorsements of candidates in 2010 primary and general elections. The national pro-life political action committee says the women are adding to what is becoming the "year of the pro-life women" adding to primary election victories in other states.
Justice Anthony Kennedy Won't Retire Until Barack Obama No Longer President
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Justice Anthony Kennedy apparently has told close friends he will not retire from the Supreme Court until pro-abortion Barack Obama is no longer president. Although Kennedy is not supportive of overturning Roe v. Wade, pro-life advocates hope to replace him with a justice who will reverse it.
Pro-Life Presbyterians Meet, Speaker Says Help Women Victimized by Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a mainline Protestant denomination that takes a pro-abortion position, pro-life Presbyterians look to each other for support as they try to take the pro-life message to their fellow church members. They received that support at a luncheon in conjunction with the 219th PCUSA General Assembly.
Jimmy Kimmel Won't Hire Light Crew That Burned Pro-Lifer, Won't Apologize
Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The producers of the Jimmy Kimmel television talk show, whose lighting crew burned a pro-life advocate protesting abortion outside his studio, say they will not hire the lighting crew for future work. However, despite protests during his live program, Kimmel refuses to apologize.
Voters Favor Repealing Pro-Abortion Health Care Law, Say Repeal Unlikely
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sixty percent of likely voters say they favor repealing the pro-abortion health care law President Barack Obama signed that contains massive abortion funding, but fewer voters say they see repeal likely. Those are the new results from a Rasmussen Reports survey released today.
Planned Parenthood Uses Independence Day to Press for Military Base Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood used Independence Day as an occasion to press its agenda for the military: abortions at taxpayer-funded military base hospitals. In an action alert the abortion giant sent its members Planned Parenthood belittled the July 4th traditions to say they're not as important as abortions.
Senate Republican Leader, Moderate GOPer to Oppose Pro-Abortion Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The top Senate Republicans and one of a handful of moderate Republicans who is not pro-life are both opposed to the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said he intends to oppose Kagan on the Senate floor.
White House Announces New Pregnancy Assistance Fund, Pro-Lifers Skeptical
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The White House has announced an effort it hopes will mute some of the extensive criticism President Barack Obama has endured because of his aggressive pro-abortion agenda. Officials announced late today the creation of the Pregnancy Assistance Fund, but pro-life groups are skeptical.
Zogby Poll: Independent Voters want New President to Replace Obama in 2012
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Zogby poll reveals independent voters are tired of pro-abortion President Barack Obama and want to replace him with someone else in the 2012 election. The Zogby survey was conducted June 25-28 with ,061 registered voters.
NOW Endorses Elena Kagan for Supreme Court, Ignores Abortion Distortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After tentatively supporting pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan after President Barack Obama announced her nomination, NOW has issued its full-fledged support. However, NOW is ignoring the ways in which Elena Kagan manipulated medical groups' opinion on abortion and women.
Senator Orrin Hatch Will Vote Against Elena Kagan's Supreme Court Bid
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Orrin Hatch is the first member of the Senate Judiciary Committee to officially announce his opposition to the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court. The panel heard this week from Kagan and pro-life advocates about her memos urging support for partial-birth abortions.
After Senate Committee Hearings, Pro-Lifers Say Reject Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Now that the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination of pro-abortion Supreme Court selection Elena Kagan have concluded, pro-life organizations say the panel should reject Kagan's nomination. They say she has been exposed as a hardcore pro-abortion activist.
Committee Hears From Pro-Life Advocates Questioning Kagan's Abortion Memos
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee heard from two pro-life advocates who informed the four members of the panel who showed up to hear from the witnesses that Elena Kagan has not fully informed the committee of her extensive abortion lobbying as a member of the Clinton administration.
Pro-Lifers Burned With Searchlights Protesting Abortion at Jimmy Kimmel Studio
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of pro-life advocates who decided to protest abortion at the Hollywood studio of television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel were met with high intensity commercial spotlights. Members of Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust led a demonstration holding pro-life signs and sharing their message to Kimmel.
Pro-Life Group Says Kagan Gave Incomplete Abortion Testimony, Wants Probe
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national pro-life legal group that has been closely monitoring the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on Elena Kagan is calling for a Senate investigation. Americans United for Life says Kagan was not forthcoming during her testimony in telling lawmakers has she lobbied two organizations to change their opinion.
Pro-Abortion Group Wants Pregnancy Centers Removed From Internet Directories
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- They say they support choice, but the pro-abortion activists at NARAL want to leave women in unplanned pregnancy situations with one option: abortion. In a letter to its members today, NARAL president Nancy Keenan announced she is asking two Internet directories to remove pregnancy center listings.
Gallup Poll Showing Independent Voters Backing GOP Good News for Pro-Lifers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll released today finds independent voters backing Republican candidates for Congress by double digits. That's good news for the pro-life movement as it seeks to defeat abortion advocates and return control of Congress to pro-life lawmakers.
Poll Shows Plurality Oppose Elena Kagan But Most Expect Senate to Confirm Her
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Rasmussen Reports poll released today shows a plurality of Americans oppose the nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, but it also reveals a large majority of Americans believe the Senate will confirm her to replace pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens.
Senate Panel Likely to OK Kagan for Supreme Court Despite Abortion Issues
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Despite her extreme pro-abortion views and questions about whether or not she manipulated the opinion of two medical organizations on partial-birth abortions, Elena Kagan appears headed towards a supportive confirmation vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Kagan Attempted to Influence Second Medical Group on Partial-Birth Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pressure on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has jumped this week thanks to a memo she wrote during the Clinton administration showing her pressuring a medical group to change its position on partial-birth abortion. Now, new files indicated Kagan also pressured a second group.
Kagan Asked About Memo Manipulating ACOG Statement on Partial-Birth Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan faced questions today about a memorandum she wrote during her time in the Clinton administration. The memo has Kagan altering the opinion of a major medical organization on partial-birth abortion, which it said was never medically necessary.
House GOP Leaders Push Discharge Petition Against Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- House Republican leaders John Boehner and Eric Cantor announced today they will sign discharge petitions promoted by Reps. Steve King and Wally Herger that would force votes in the House on legislation seeking to undermine the pro-abortion health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law.
Supreme Court Upheld Hyde Amdt 30 Years Ago, Kagan Would Back Abortion $
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Thirty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Harris v. McRae, resolving a four-year legal battle to ensure that Congress may prohibit taxpayer dollars from funding abortions. Now, pro-life advocates are concerned Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan would scrap the decision.
Senate Hears Elena Kagan Still Favors International Law for Judicial Rulings
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan today that she still favors the use of international law in American jurisprudence. That has concerned pro-life groups worried that it will further entrench legalized abortion.
Catholic Bishops Tell Congress: Don't Turn Military Hospitals in Abortion Centers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation's Catholic bishops have a message for members of Congress: don't turn American taxpayer-funded military base hospitals into abortion centers. They are oppose language in a Senate bill that would overturn the ban on abortions at the approximately 250 military base hospitals.
Kagan Defends Expansive Health Abortion Exception During Senate Hearing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocate Elena Kagan defended expansive life and health exceptions on abortion during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings today on her nomination to the Supreme Court. The health exception is the part of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions responsible for allowing unlimited abortions.
Pro-Life Advocates to Testify Thursday on Pro-Abortion Nominee Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After senators finish their job of asking pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan a plethora of questions about her legal views, they will hear from legal experts activists and people who have strong views about Kagan from both sides of the political divide.
Kagan Tells Senate She Implemented Clinton's Views, But Disagreed on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During the Senate hearings today on her nomination to become the next member of the Supreme Court, pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan told lawmakers she attempted to implement former President Bill Clinton's views when she worked for him during his administration.
Kagan Called Judicial Activist in Hearings, Even Democrats Cite Lack of Record
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan is drawing strong condemnation from Republicans on the Judiciary Committee in their opening statements on the first day of her nomination hearings. Even Democrats are pointing out she has little record on which to examine her judicial philosophy.
Mike Huckabee Opens Door to 2012 Presidential Bid, Says He Leads GOP Polls
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee left the door open to a potential presidential bid in 2012 against pro-abortion President Barack Obama. During a Sunday interview, he said he does better against Obama than any of the potential Republican presidential candidates.
Republicans to Make Example of Kagan's Judicial Activism During Senate Hearings
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Republicans have settled on a strategy when it comes to how to handle the hearings, starting today, on pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. They plan to ask her tough questions about comments she has made over the years supporting judicial activism, but they may not filibuster her nomination.
Pro-Life Groups Blast Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Pick Kagan Before Hearing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading pro-life organizations are mounting their final attack on the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor general Elena Kagan to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. The criticisms come as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings today.
Study Confirms Abortion Triples Breast Cancer Rise Among Sri Lanka Women
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study coming from researchers in Sri Lanka finds women who had abortions more than triple their breast cancer risk compared with wome who carry their pregnancy to term. The study was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology and found a 3.42 odds ratio against women having abortions compared with those who kept their baby.
Pro-Life Student Group Launches New Outreach for Pro-Life Medical Students
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national organization for pro-life college and university students is launching a new national outreach to medical students. Students for Life of America is launching their Medical Students for Life program designed to give support to pro-life medical students in a manner they've never experienced.
Republicans May Boycott Kagan Supreme Court Hearings Over Lack of Documents
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee are considering boycotting the hearings planned next week for pro-abortion nominee Elena Kagan because they still have not received the documents they requested from her tenure s Solicitor General for pro-abortion President Barack Obama.
Pro-Abortion Groups; Supreme Court Pick Elena Kagan Not Pro-Abortion Enough
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two pro-abortion groups issued tepid analysis of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan a week ahead of her scheduled confirmation hearings. The ACLU and Center for Reproductive Rights both say Kagan is pro-abortion but they do not have enough to go on to say for certain.
Pregnancy Help Group Says FDA Should Not Approve Abortion Drug Ella
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national pregnancy help organization Care Net assists tens of thousands of pregnant women at its affiliated centers every day. With that experience of knowing women what want and need, a physician representative the organization says the FDA should not approve the new abortion drug Ella.
Robert Bork to Oppose Pro-Abortion Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Robert Bork, the pro-life Supreme Court nominee who abortion advocates derailed during his confirmation process, will publicly oppose pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Wednesday. Bork will appear in a conference call sponsored by Americans United for Life.
Republican Voters More Enthusiastic Than Democrats for 2010 Election Season
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the 2010 election season begins in earnest this summer, a new Gallup poll finds Republican voters more enthusiastic about it than their Democratic counterparts. With pro-abortion Democrats controlling Congress and most Republican candidates pro-life, the elections could have important pro-life consequences.
Top Senate Republican Leaves Door Open to Potential Elena Kagan Filibuster
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leading Republican in the Senate left the door open for a potential filibuster of pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. In a weekend interview with "Fox News Sunday" Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the initial information on Kagan has been "quite troubling."
On Father's Day: Abortion Debate Should Include Forgotten Dads, They Hurt Too
by Gary Bauer
Anti-abortion advocates have long contended that abortion produces two victims: the unborn child, and his or her mother, who, a mounting body of research affirms, risks physical and emotional injury. But there is evidence that abortion often involves a third victim, one who is typically dismissed when he is acknowledged at all: the child’s father.
Petition Asks Obama Administration to Not Approve New Abortion Drug Ella
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With an FDA committee giving the new abortion drug ella its approval, a pro-life student group is sponsoring a new petition asking the Obama administration to not allow it to be sold. The drug is billed as a more effective morning after pill, but it causes abortions at the earliest stages of human life.
