STATE PRO-LIFE NEWS AND ISSUES
Kansas Archbishop Urges Pro-Abortion Gov. Sebelius to Skip Communion
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading Catholic official in Kansas says the state's pro-abortion governor,
Kathleen Sebelius, needs to refrain from receiving communion until
she changes her position supporting abortion. Sebelius recently came under
fire from pro-life advocates for vetoing a bill that would limit abortions.
Early Polls Give Hillary Clinton Strong Leads Over Barack Obama in Next
States
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Early
polls in the upcoming Democratic primary battleground states give a tremendous
edge to Hillary Clinton over her rival Barack Obama. After splitting
North Carolina and Indiana, the pro-abortion candidates will head to West
Virginia next week and Oregon and Kentucky a week later.
University of Wisconsin Stevens Points Responds to Vandalism With Inaction
Stevens Point, WI (LifeNews.com) -- The
administration at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point has issued
an official response to the vandalism that recently took place there.
However, UWSP officials responded to a student government leader trashing
the display with no promise of action.
New York's Extreme Abortion Bill May Not Get Vote, Will Play in Elections
Albany, NY (LifeNews.com) -- The
extreme bill in the New York legislature that would significantly expand
unlimited abortions and remove any pro-life protections from state law
may not get a vote this session. However, where state lawmakers stand
on the bill will play a huge role in the upcoming elections.
Contractor Exits Building New Portland Planned Parenthood Abortion Business
Portland, OR (LifeNews.com) -- The
main building firm that had been behind the construction of a massive
new Planned Parenthood abortion center has pulled out, but not because
it's been persuaded the center shouldn't be built. Walsh Construction
had been deluged with local protests for months before recently quitting
the job.
Kansas Pro-Life Group Upset Legislature Adjourns With No Abortion Bill
OK
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
Kansas pro-life group is disappointed the state legislature adjourned
for the session without first approving a bill to limit abortions.
Lawmakers put together a revised abortion reform bill after Gov. Kathleen
Sebelius vetoed the first one, but they adjourned without finishing the
work on it.
Babies From Abortions, Records Found in Second Michigan Center Dumpster
Livonia, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Local
pro-life advocates in the Detroit area have found the bodies of babies
killed in abortions and patient medical records in another Michigan abortion
center's dumpster. The finding comes on the hells of one abortion
facility that ran afoul of illegal dumping laws and was investigated by
the state.
Arizona Partial-Birth Abortion Ban and Nurses Doing Abortions Both Advance
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- A
revised ban on partial-birth abortions and a motion to allow nurses to
do abortions have both advanced. The Center for Arizona Policy told
LifeNews.com the second version of the partial-birth abortion ban that
addresses the governor's concerns passed out of conference committee on
Tuesday.
Ohio Teenagers Get 23 Years for Attacking Pregnant Girl, Killing Unborn
Baby
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Two
Ohio teenagers who had been convicted of attacking a pregnant woman and
killing her unborn child are headed to prison for the next 23 years.
The teens attacked Kerria Anderson because she refused to have an abortion
of her baby, whom one of the boys thought he fathered.
University of Wisconsin Student Govt Leader Vandalizes Pro-Life Display
Stevens Point, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point student government leader is coming
under fire for allegedly trashing a pro-life display on campus. Student
senator Roderick King is said to have vandalized a display featuring crosses
erected by the campus pro-life group to memorialize those babies killed
in abortions.
Colorado Abortion Advocates Rally Against Potential Personhood Amendment
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Colorado
abortion advocates staged a rally on Tuesday against a potential ballot
proposal to amend the state constitution to define unborn children as
persons under state law. The measure could set off a statewide battle
over abortion, embryonic stem cell research and other practices that kill
people before birth.
Connecticut Women Involved in Abortion-Sexual Abuse Coverup Case Plea
Hartford, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Two
women who allegedly helped a man kidnap and sexually abuse a teenage girl
entered a no contest plea on Tuesday. The case
is one of the latest in the problematic new national phenomenon of abusers
using abortions to hide evidence of sexual assault.
Pro-Life Political Group Endorses Candidates in Colorado, Virginia, Georgia
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading pro-life political group has issued endorsements for several pro-life
members of Congress. Family Research Council Action issued the endorsements
of the incumbent lawmakers and said their pro-life voting records were
a crucial factor in determining the endorsements.
Archbishop Wuerl: Pro-Abortion Pols Taking Communion Need Local Discipline
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Washington
Archbishop Donald Wuerl has responded to the recent controversy involving
pro-abortion politicians taking communion during the Pope's visit.
he says Catholic politicians should oppose abortion and not take communion
if they do, but said local enforcement is necessary.
Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Abortion-Grand Jury Law, Limits Power
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a state law that pro-life advocates
have used to call grand juries to investigate Planned Parenthood an abortion
practitioner George Tiller. However, the high court also ruled that
the citizen-called grand juries don't have unlimited powers.
Pro-Life Group Urges Indiana Voters to Oppose Pro-Abortion Barack Obama
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading national pro-life group has made thousands of phone calls across
the Indiana to ask Hoosiers to oppose Barack Obama. National Right
to Life's phone calling campaign has some political observers saying they
think the leading pro-life group believes Obama will be the eventual Democratic
nominee.
North Carolina Man Heading Back to Court in Abortion-Free Speech Case
Raleigh, NC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life
attorneys for a North Carolina man are headed back to a federal appeals
court in a case where his free speech rights were denied when he tried
to speak out against abortion. Alliance Defense Fund attorneys are headed
back to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Barack Obama Retains North Carolina Lead, Clinton Has Small Indiana Edge
Raleigh, NC (LifeNews.com) -- Barack
Obama retains a small lead in North Carolina and Hillary Clinton holds
a small edge in Indiana as Democratic voters in both states head to the
polls today to choose between the two pro-abortion Democrats. Splitting
the two states tonight likely will force a continuation of the primary
battle into June.
Arizona Catholic Bishops Release Extensive Statement on Conscience Rights
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Arizona's
Catholic bishops built on their reputation as some of the most assertive
pro-life advocates in the country by releasing
a new statement promoting the conscience rights of medical professionals.
Conscience issues are concern not only for doctors and nurses but pharmacists
as well.
Kansas Legislators May Vote Tuesday on Revised Abortion Bill Sebelius
Vetoed
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas
legislators may vote on Tuesday on a revised version of a bill to limit
abortions that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed. The legislature failed
to override Sebelius' veto of the original measure, which limits teen
abortions, forced abortions and gives women information on fetal development.
Pregnant Indiana Mom Who Lost Twins in Robbery Attack Shares Her Story
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- A
pregnant mom of twin unborn babies, who both died when she was shot in
a robbery at a local bank where she worked, spoke out Saturday about her
ordeal. Because Indian's unborn victims law only protects women and
unborn children after viability, the criminal will not be held accountable
in their deaths.
Kansas Agency Says Investigation of Abortion Practitioners is Progressing
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
Kansas agency that regulates doctors has informed a pro-life group that
its complaint into the actions of three abortion practitioners is progressing.
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has notified representatives of
Operation Rescue that the complaints it file against George Tiller are
progressing.
Missouri Choose Life License Plate Unveiled, Available for Purchase Statewide
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- After
a long and successful legal battle, Missouri residents are now able to
support adoption efforts with the purchase of a Choose Life license plate.
Plate supporters unveiled the artwork for the plate in a capital reception
surrounding by leaders of pro-life groups and state legislators.
Kansas Supreme Court Unseals Retribution Lawsuit by Planned Parenthood
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Supreme Court on Friday unsealed a lawsuit a Planned Parenthood
abortion business filed against a local prosecutor in retribution for
charges the district attorney filed. Johnson County District Attorney
Phill Kline has filed over 100 charges against Planned Parenthood.
Barack Obama Leads in North Carolina, Hillary Clinton Holds Indiana Advantage
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With
two more Democratic primary battles coming up next week, Barack Obama
holds a lead in North Carolina while Hillary Clinton has the advantage
in Indiana. Should the candidates split the two states, the contentious
primary could continue further into May in three other states.
Colorado Legislators Will Lead Fight Against Abortion-Personhood Amendment
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A
current and a former state legislator will head up the effort for pro-abortion
forces against a statewide personhood initiative that would provide legal
protection for unborn children, including from abortion. That's assuming
Colorado for Equal Rights can submit 76,000 signatures by May 13 to qualify
the measure.
Federal Appeals Court Okays Injunction Protecting Pro-Life Pharmacists
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A
federal appeals court has upheld an injunction in a lower court ruling
that halted a new state requirement forcing pharmacists to fill prescriptions
for all drugs. The mandate included drugs that would violate their
moral or religious beliefs of pharmacists who don't want to be involved
in abortions.
Tennessee Pro-Life Legislators Fail to Revive Amendment to Limit Abortions
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life
lawmakers failed to garner enough votes on Thursday to bring a constitutional
amendment out of a committee and allow a full debate and vote. The
proposed amendment would hopefully go before voters and make the Tennessee
Constitution abortion-neutral, overturning a state Supreme Court decision.
Florida Lawmakers Will Bring Back Abortion-Ultrasound Bill, Pro-Lifers
Upset
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Florida
lawmakers say they will bring back an abortion bill next session that
allows women a chance to see their unborn child before the abortion.
Meanwhile, the state's leading pro-life group says it's disappointed the
Florida Senate failed women and unborn children.
Pro-Life Groups Plan Funeral for Babies Killed in Abortions at Dumpster
Clinic
Lathrup Village, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life
groups are planning a funeral for the babies who were victims of abortion
at a Michigan abortion center and then thrown in the dumpster. The
incident caused a national controversy when the Womancare abortion business
received only a slap on the wrist for violating illegal dumping laws.
Kansas Senate Fails to Override Sebelius Veto on Bill to Limit Abortions
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Senate failed by two votes to overturn a veto from pro-abortion
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on a bill that would have put several common sense
abortion limits in place. The vote would have failed by one but a
pro-life lawmaker was absent at the time of the debate.
Yale Student Who Created Abortion Art Controversy Submits New Work
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- The
Yale University art major who appeared to have falsely claimed her first
project involved several artificial inseminations and induced abortions
has submitted a new work for the senior art display. Yale officials
say Aliza Shvarts submitted a new piece after her first one wasn't included.
Missouri Senate Corrects "Error" on Limiting Prescription of
Abortion Drugs
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- The
Missouri Senate corrected an error in a drug bill on Tuesday after "mistakenly"
voting to put restrictions on the dangerous abortion drug RU 486.
The drug has been responsible for the deaths of seven women in the United
States and injuring more than 1,200, according to FDA statistics.
Indiana Prosecutor Wants Unborn Victims Law to Apply Throughout Pregnancy
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- A
local prosecutor in Indiana wants state lawmakers to expand the current
unborn victims law that provides protection and justice for pregnant women
and their unborn child. The measure helps in cases like that of Laci
and Conner Peterson and the dozens of others who have been attacked in
recent years.
Tennessee House May Vote on Constitutional Abortion Amendment Thursday
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- The
Tennessee House may vote on a constitutional amendment on Thursday that
would allow the legislature to have the ability to pass laws that limit
abortions. The measure would hopefully go before voters and make the
Tennessee Constitution abortion-neutral, overturning a state Supreme Court
decision.
Florida Senate Defeats Bill Allowing Women to See Ultrasound Before Abortion
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- The
Florida Senate, on Wednesday, defeated a bill that would allow women to
see an ultrasound of their unborn child prior to having an abortion.
The legislation, which the House approved in a vote on a similar bill
earlier this month, would have helped inform women and reduce abortions
Missouri Governor Implements New Program Promoting Abortion Alternatives
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Gov.
Matt Blunt announced the creation of a new program to promote abortion
alternatives and help pregnant Missouri women. The program revolves
around a toll-free phone number that connects women with pregnancy help
and resources.
Kansas Senate Expected to Vote Wednesday on Overturning Abortion Bill
Veto
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas
lawmakers return to Topeka, on Wednesday and members of the Senate are
expected to vote on overturning a veto from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on
a measure that would reduce abortions. Sebelius claimed the bill would
make it hard for women to get abortions in the extremely rare case to
save their lives.
Abortion Business in Illinois Sued for Doing Abortion Without Consent
Granite City, IL (LifeNews.com) -- An
abortion business in Illinois is the subject of a new lawsuit from a woman
who accuses it of doing an abortion on her without her consent. Brandy
Hildreth of Granite City is suing the Hope Clinic for Women, located outside
St. Louis, for having a different abortion practitioner do the abortion.
Pro-Infanticide Professor Peter Singer Gets 20K for Arizona State Speech
Tempe, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Arizona
State University is coming under fire for inviting controversial infanticide
advocate Peter Singer to speak on campus. The Princeton professor
will reportedly receive $20,000 for the speech, where the audience will
not be allowed to question him on his anti-newborn views.
Kansas Judge Prevents District Attorney From Getting Abortion Reports
Overland Park, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
Kansas judge has decided to prevent a local district attorney from getting
state abortion reports that could make it clear a Planned Parenthood violated
state law. Phill Kline has filed 107 counts against an abortion business
suspected of doing illegal abortions and falsifying medical records.
Missouri Abortion Advocates Attack Bill to Ban Forced, Coerced Abortions
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion
advocates in Missouri are vocally opposing a bill in the state legislature
to help women avoid forced abortions or being pressured or coerced
into having one. Their opposition makes the notion that abortion is a
"woman's right to choose" a hypocritical slogan.
New York Cardinal Egan Upset Pro-Abortion Rudy Giuliani Took Communion
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- The
head of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York said on Monday he's upset
that pro-abortion former mayor and presidential
candidate Rudy Giuliani took communion during a mass held by Pope
Benedict during his visit.
Polls Show Mixed News for Obama, Clinton in Indiana, North Carolina
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With
Hillary Clinton picking up a victory in Pennsylvania, the
eyes of the nation are on Indiana and North Carolina as Democrats in both
states head to the polls May 6 to select one of the pro-abortion activists
to represent the party against John McCain.
Wisconsin Man Convicted Who Murdered Pastor Over Money for Abortion
Milwaukee, WI (LifeNews.com) -- The
man who murdered a Wisconsin pastor because she refused to fund her step-grandson's
request for his girlfriend to have an abortion was convicted on Friday.
Eric Paul Henry, 30, was convicted of in Milwaukee County Circuit Court
of first-degree intentional homicide.
Aurora, Illinois Pro-Life Advocates Expected at Massive Abortion Center
Protest
Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Hundreds
of pro-life people are expected to turn out this weekend at the first
major pro-life protest of 2008 at the new Planned Parenthood abortion
center. The abortion business was the subject of controversy in 2007
because it used a fictitious name to deceive local officials about the
nature of its new construction.
Kansas Judge Denies Planned Parenthood Motions in Abortion Hearing
Overland Park, KS (LifeNews.com) -- In
the latest chapter of the saga involving a local district attorney who
brought charges against a Planned Parenthood for allegedly doing illegal
abortions, falsifying medical records, and breaking other state laws,
a judge has asked both sides to clear legal motions with him.
New York Abortion Center Closes After 40 Days of Life Pro-Life Campaign
New City, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A
local abortion center in a northern suburb of New York City has closed
as a result of the recent 40 Days for Life campaign. The Abortion
Services facility in the New City, New York was one of more than 50 abortion
centers across the nation that saw prayer vigils during the spring event.
Ohio Pro-Life Students Threatened With Missing Prom Over Abortion Shirts
Whitehouse, OH (LifeNews.com) -- High
school students in a Toledo suburb were threatened with having to skip
prom and other senior graduation events if they didn't remove their pro-life
T-shirts. A group of students had planned to draw attention to the
destruction of human life in abortion until school officials got upset.
South Dakota Voters Will Consider Second Abortion Ban Effort in November
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- South
Dakota voters will have a second chance to consider an abortion ban as
State Election Supervisor Kea Warne says the Yote Yes for Life group sponsoring
the measure got enough signatures to qualify it for the ballot. The
pro-life group needed 16,776 petition signatures and turned in about 50,000.
Oklahoma Legislators Include Emergency Clause in Abortion-Ultrasound Bill
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- Oklahoma
became the latest state to allow women a chance to see an ultrasound of
their unborn baby before an abortion. Legislators reviewed that legislation
on Thursday and included an emergency clause in it to make it so abortion
practitioners don't have to do one in cases of rape or incest.
Montana Board Rejects Planned Parenthood Anti-Pharmacist Request
Helena, MT (LifeNews.com) -- The
Montana Pharmacy Board, after more than an hour of testimony yesterday,
refused to consider a proposal from abortion business Planned Parenthood
to force pharmacists to sell the morning after pill. Two pharmacists,
supported by the Montana Family Foundation, asked the board to oppose
the idea.
California and Wisconsin Pro-Life Groups Back John McCain for President
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Two
state pro-life groups are the first to issue an endorsement for John McCain
for president. Their announcements follow one from National Right
to Life indicating support for McCain because of the differences on abortion
between him Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Ohio Attorney General Fights for Abortion Drug Safety Law at Appeals Court
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Lawyers
for Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann argued before the Sixth Circuit Court
of Appeals yesterday for a state law to protect women from the dangerous
RU 486 abortion drug. Dann had to take up the battle to fight for
the law after pro-abortion Ohio Governor Ted Strickland dropped a previous
effort.
New Mexico Pro-Life Student Prevented From Holding Silent Abortion Protest
Albuquerque, NM (LifeNews.com) -- Officials
at a middle school in New Mexico have prevented a pro-life student from
organizing a silent abortion protest next week. James Monroe Middle
School student Jannelle Bushnell hoped to get friends to wear red tape
on their mouths to be the silent voice for babies who die in abortions.
Alaska Governor Rejects Abortion in Special Legislative Session, Wants
Success
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- Alaska
Gov. Sarah Palin has rejected adding debates over a partial-birth abortion
ban and parental consent measure to the special legislative session.
While Palin is pro-life, she said legislative leaders have given her no
plan for successfully passing the bills.
Yale Investigation Finds No Human Blood in "Abortion Art" Student's
Studio
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Yale
officials have conducted an investigation into the art studio of senior
Aliza Shvarts, who created a national controversy last week when she
claimed to have intentionally impregnated herself repeatedly and filmed
herself having self-induced abortions.
Wisconsin Pro-Life Pharmacist's Case Heads to State Supreme Court
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-life Wisconsin pharmacist is taking his case to the state Supreme
Court after a state appeals court ruled against him. The 3rd District
Court of Appeals in Wisconsin last month upheld a ruling by the state
Pharmacy Examining Board against Neil Noesen.
Arizona House Approves Revised, Post-Veto Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- The
Arizona House has approved a revised partial-birth abortion ban that takes
into consideration some of the supposed problems Gov. Janet Napolitano
had with it that caused her to veto the bill earlier this month. The
measure now heads to the Senate and then back to the governor if approved
there.
South Dakota Secretary of State Will Decide on Abortion Ban Signatures
Soon
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The
South Dakota Secretary of State should decide soon on whether or not a
pro-life group has turned in enough signatures to qualify a second attempt
at banning most abortions. Vote Yes for Life turned in about 50,000
signatures to qualify the ban for the November ballot and needed only
16,776.
Kansas District Attorney Files Response to State on Needing Abortion Files
Overland Park, KS
(LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas district attorney
has filed a brief in relation to an investigation he's conducting into
a Planned Parenthood that allegedly did illegal late-term abortions,
falsified medical records and violated other state laws.
Hillary Clinton Tops Barack Obama in Pennsylvania, Trails in Delegates
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Hillary
Clinton defeated Barack Obama by a 55 to 45 percent margin with 95 percent
of precincts reporting, but the victory may not necessarily help her much
in the delegate race. Clinton will win a majority of the state's 158
delegates but she will continue trailing Obama by more than 100 delegates.
Iowa House Removes Funding to Planned Parenthood Abortion Centers
Des Moines, IA (LifeNews.com) -- The
Iowa House handed pro-life advocates a victory on Monday night when it
voted to remove taxpayer funding for the Planned Parenthood abortion business
from the state budget. Iowa Right to Life and pro-life legislators
led the effort to remove the $750,000 for family planning efforts.
Michigan Pro-Life Groups Back Discharge Petition on Partial-Birth Abortion
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life
groups in Michigan are calling on pro-life advocates there to contact
their members of the state legislature and urge support for a discharge
petition. The special legislative motion is needed because a House
committee refuses to vote on a partial-birth abortion ban the Senate already
approved.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Gives Birth to Down Baby Despite Abortion Pressure
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- As
many as 80 percent of unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome become
victims of abortion, but Alaska Gov, Sarah Palin didn't let her child
become a statistic. Palling, who has deeply-felt pro-life views, gave
birth to her fifth child this week and the baby was diagnosed with the
condition.
Missouri House Sends Forced Abortion Ban to Senate, Governor Supportive
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The
Missouri House put its final stamp of approval on a bill to prevent women
from becoming victims of forced or coerced abortions and sent the measure
to the Senate for consideration. Meanwhile, Governor Matt Blunt praised
the House for the vote and said he backs the bill.
Economist Behind Abortion-Crime Link Defends Theory Despite Refute
Philadelphia, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The
economist behind the disproved theory that legal abortions have led to
a lowering of crime rates defended his notion. Freakonomics author
Steven Levitt gave a lecture yesterday at the Penn Museum and said he's
convinced the theory is correct despite several studies showing otherwise.
Yale Student Aliza Shvarts Likely Won't Have "Abortion Art"
Displayed Today
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Yale
art major Aliza Shvarts will not have her senior art project displayed
along with her classmates because she refuses to sign a statement
admitting her "abortion art" project is fake. Yale officials
demanded she sign the statement for the display to go up but Shvarts has
remained silent.
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Vetoes Bill With Several Abortion Limits
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- As
pro-life advocates expected, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed another bill
the state legislature approved that would place common sense limits on
abortions. Sebelius claimed the measure would make it hard for women
to get abortions in the extremely rare case to save their lives.
Colorado Pro-Life Senate Candidate Defends Against Abortion Attacks
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-life Congressman who is a leading candidate for a Senate seat in Colorado
is coming under fire from an unusual source -- a pro-life group. Members
of Colorado Right to Life are attacking Bob Schaffer even though he has
a 100 percent pro-life voting record and is taking on a strong abortion
advocate.
Yale Officials Threaten to Ban "Abortion Art" Project From Senior
Art Show
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Yale
officials have threatened to ban the so-called "abortion art"
project senior art major Aliza Shvarts created that caused national controversy
last week. Shvarts supposedly impregnated herself repeatedly over
a nine-month period and had several abortions with medicinal herbs.
Hillary Clinton Holds Lead Over Barack Obama With Pennsylvania Looming
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- With
Pennsylvania voters heading to the polls on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton leads
her fellow pro-abortion Democratic hopeful Barack Obama. Clinton led
by double digits over her Senate colleague a month ago; Obama eventually
cut the lead but he's never been able to move ahead.
Nebraska Right to Life Publishes Pro-Life Primary Election Voter's Guide
Lincoln, NE (LifeNews.com) -- Nebraska
voters head to the polls to select state and federal candidates in party
primaries and the state's top pro-life group has published a new guide.
Nebraska Right to Life's voter guide features the endorsements the group
has made for the House and Senate, state offices and the state legislature.
Tennessee Bill Giving Women Information on Abortion Risks Fails, Gets
Study
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- A
Tennessee Senate committee has rejected a bill that would provide women
with information about abortion's risks and alternatives and gives them
24 hours to reflect on it. The measure helps women obtain information
on problems after abortions that abortion businesses don't normally give
them.
Yale Student Aliza Shvarts Insists She Tired to Get Pregnant, Have Abortions
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- In
the latest development in the Yale University abortion art saga, senior
art major Aliza Shvarts insists ad admission by Yale officials yesterday
that the art project is a hoax is inaccurate. Shvarts now insists
she tried to get herself pregnant and repeatedly took herbs to try to
induce abortions.
North Carolina Pro-Life Groups Work Overtime for Choose Life License Plate
Raleigh, NC (LifeNews.com) -- Two
North Carolina pro-life groups are working overtime to try to get the
state legislature to approve a Choose Life license plate. The state
is one of just two in the southeastern U.S. that doesn't allow motorists
to express their view that adoption is better than abortion.
Pro-Life Groups React With Dismay to Yale Student's Fake Abortion Art
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading
pro-life groups reacted with dismay after learning that a Yale art student
successfully duped the nation on Thursday with claims of an art project
involving repeated self-induced abortions. The groups said Yale officials
should have stopped the ruse earlier and added it was offensive to women.
California Catholic Conference Will Back Parental Notification on Abortion
Bid
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A
representative of the California Catholic Conference says the state's
bishops will endorse a ballot proposal for parental notification on abortion
should it qualify for the November ballot. This is the third try to
get state voters to approve allowing parents to know when their daughter
is considering an abortion.
Tennessee Senate Committee Passes Bill to Divert Planned Parenthood Funds
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- A
Tennessee Senate committee passed a bill Wednesday that would allow state
family planning funds to be diverted away from Planned Parenthood affiliates
in Tennessee. Pro-life advocates are pressing for the bill to make
it so taxpayers aren't forced to fund the abortion business.
Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor Henry's Veto of Key Abortion Limits
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- The
Oklahoma legislature easily overrode a veto from Gov. Brad Henry of a
comprehensive bill containing several key limits on abortion. Henry
vetoed the bill because it didn't contain an exception in some sections
for women who want abortions in cases of rape or incest.
Pro-Life Groups React With Dismay to Yale Student's Fake Abortion Art
New Haven CT (LifeNews.com) -- Officials
at Yale University have admitted that a senior art major's graphic and
sensational art display featuring pictures and blood from self-inducted
abortions is an elaborate hoax. The story of Aliza Shvarts's supposed
display became an Internet phenomenon on Thursday.
South Carolina Legislators Reach Compromise on Abortion-Ultrasound Bill
Columbia, SC (LifeNews.com) -- South
Carolina lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill to allow women
a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child. The bill is another
measure designed to give women information they don't normally get from
an abortion center and to help reduce abortions.
Yale Student Engages in Shocking Self-Induced Abortion Art Display
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- A
Yale University art student is causing a national controversy with her
senior art project that revolves around self-induced abortions. Aliza
Shvarts says she artificially inseminated herself “as often as possible"
in order to become pregnant and self-induced an abortion with the dangerous
RU 486 drug.
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry Vetoes Comprehensive Bill Limiting Abortions
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- Oklahoma
Gov. Brad Henry vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would allow women considering
an abortion a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child beforehand.
When used in pregnancy centers the ultrasounds convince an overwhelming
percentage of women to keep their baby.
Washington State Abortions Down Slightly in 2006, Abortion Ratio Lowest
Ever
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-life group in Washington states says the most recent figures from
the state's health department show abortions increased slightly during
2006. However, the total is still the third lowest since the health
department started gathering abortion figures in 1983.
Pro-Abortion Rep to Probe Controversial Johns Hopkins Health Database
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-abortion congressman plans to conduct an investigation into a health
database run by Johns Hopkins University after it limits searches on the
keyword abortion. JHU officials limited the search because it is federally
funded and included articles form an abortion advocacy group.
Missouri House Votes to Ban Forced Abortions, Help Pregnant Student Athletes
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- The
Missouri House has approved a bill that would ban pressuring or forcing
a woman to have an abortion. The legislation also contains other sections
helping pregnant women, including one that prohibits colleges and universities
from revoking athletic scholarships form pregnant students.
Pope's Visit Prompts Catholic University of St. Thomas to OK Pro-Life
Speaker
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- Pope
Benedict XVI's arrival in the United States for a visit appears to have
prompted officials at the Catholic University of St. Thomas in Minnesota
to backtrack and allow a pro-life speaker they previous rejected.
UST came under fire earlier this month for canceling a planned speech
by respected African-American pro-life advocate Star Parker.
Florida Abortion Ultrasound Clears Second Cmte, Heads to Full Senate Vote
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A
second Florida Senate committee has approved a bill allowing women to
see an ultrasound of their unborn child and now the measure moves to the
full chamber for a debate and vote. The measure enjoys the support
of pro-life groups and lawmakers who hope it will reduce abortions.
Ohio Teenagers Found Guilty of Attacking Pregnant Girl, Killing Unborn
Baby
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Two
Ohio teenagers have been found guilty of attacking a pregnant woman and
killing her unborn child. The teens allegedly attacked Kerria Anderson
because she refused to have an abortion of her baby, whom one of the boys
thought he fathered.
Alaska Legislature Heads Home, Killing Parental Consent Bill on Abortion
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- A
bill that would have required parental consent before a minor teenager
can have an abortion is dead now that Alaska lawmakers have close dup
shop. With legislators heading home following
the end of the session, the bill is dead even though the Alaska House
approved it.
Mother of Woman Killed in Legal Abortion Says Right to Know Laws Needed
Hyannis, MA (LifeNews.com) -- The
mother of a Massachusetts woman who died from a botched legal abortion
in September says more states need Right to Know laws that give women
full informed consent. The measures would provide women information
not normally given by abortion centers about abortion's risks.
California Pro-Life Advocates Still Pushing Parental Notification on Abortion
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- California
pro-life advocates are continuing to gather signatures to qualify a third
attempt to get state voters to approve allowing parents to know when their
teenage daughters are considering an abortion. The initiative requires
teens to wait 48 hours for an abortion so their parents can be notified
about it.
Kansas Medical Board Bashed for Closing Probe on Abortion Practitioner
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas state agency that regulates doctors is getting bashed from two
state pro-life group that say it made the wrong decision to close a probe
on an abortion practitioner. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
had been investigating allegations that Sherman Zaremski failed to report
the rape of an 11-year old girl that resulted in a pregnancy.
Hillary Clinton Lead Barack Obama in Pennsylvania, Gets Pro-Abortion Help
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Hillary
Clinton retains a small lead over her pro-abortion Democratic presidential
primary rival Barack Obama in latest Pennsylvania polls. Voters in
the Keystone state head to the polls on April 22 and a top abortion advocacy
group is spending more money helping Clinton win the state.
Pennsylvania Teen Girl Has Drink Spiked With Drug to Cause Abortion
Hollidaysburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A
Pennsylvania girl is the victim of an attempted forced abortion and both
state and local officials are looking for the culprit. Whomever tried
to spike the unnamed teen's drink is at large after lacing the drink with
a drug normally used to abort pregnancies in cows that appears to have
been stolen.
Iowa Pro-Life group Supports Amendment to De-Fund Planned Parenthood
Des Moines, IA (LifeNews.com) -- An
Iowa pro-life group is leading the charge to generate support for an amendment
in the Iowa Senate that would de-fund Planned Parenthood, the nation's
largest abortion business. Two lawmakers are spearheading an effort Iowa
Right to Life is supporting to steer the money elsewhere.
Bobby Cutts' Attorneys Appeal Conviction in Killing of Girlfriend, Unborn
Baby
Canton, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Attorneys
for convicted former police officer Bobby Cutts have filed an appeal with
the 5th District Court of Appeals. Cutts was convicted of double murder
for killing his pregnant girlfriend and her nine-month-old unborn child
-- in an application of an unborn victims law pro-life groups supported.
Possible First Law Against Coerced Abortions Now on the Books in Idaho
Boise, ID (LifeNews.com) -- In
what could possibly be the first of its kind in the nation, the governor
of Idaho has signed a new law that helps prevent women from being pressured
or coerced into having an abortion. Governor Butch Otter signed HB
654 into law yesterday after easy passage through the state legislature.
Woman Sues Iowa Hospital Over Medical Mistaking Forcing Her Abortion
Des Moines (LifeNews.com) -- An
Iowa nurse is suing the hospital she works at because, as a patient there,
officials apparently made a mistake by not telling her she was pregnant
before undergoing a medical procedure. The procedure likely caused
damage to her unborn child and she felt compelled to have an abortion
against her wishes.
Wisconsin Bill to Repeal Old State Abortion Ban Dies With End of Session
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A
Wisconsin bill that would take the state's pre-Roe abortion ban off the
books is now dead with the state legislature adjourning. State pro-life
advocates worked overtime to keep the law on the books so abortions would
be illegal if Roe falls but also had to counter misstatements from abortion
advocates.
San Francisco Catholic Archbishop to Honor Pro-Abortion Activist at Event
San Francisco, CA (LifeNews.com) -- San
Francisco Catholic Archbishop George Niederauer is under fire from California
Catholics and pro-life advocates for plans to honor a pro-abortion real-estate
mogul. Niederauer is expected to present several awards at an upcoming
event, including one to George Marcus.
Johns Hopkins University Limited Abortion Search Over Pro-Abortion Posts
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion
advocates heaped scorn on Johns Hopkins University officials over the
last two weeks for limiting searching on abortion in a health database
it runs. Now, new reports show the decision to
limit search resulted from the inclusion of several articles from a pro-abortion
group.
Catholic University of St. Thomas Won't Allow Pro-Life Speaker on Abortion
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- The
University of St. Thomas, a Catholic college in Minnesota, is coming under
fire for canceling a planned speech by respected African-American pro-life
advocate Star Parker. Parker was slated to appear at the college on
April 21, but UST officials have censored the appearance.
Kansas Officials Apologize to Driver of Truck With Abortion Images
Olathe, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Officials
in Olathe, Kansas have apologized to the driver of a truck with graphic
abortion images saying a police officer was wrong to threaten him with
arrest for driving the truck in town. Ronald Brock was threatened with
arrest and impoundment of his vehicle.
Arizona State University Pro-Life Group Takes Lawsuit to Appeals Court
Tempe, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- The
pro-life student group at Arizona State University is taking its lawsuit
against the college to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The organization
filed a lawsuit in July 2006 saying the university censored the group
by making it difficult for it to express its views on campus.
Arizona House Committee Approves Revised Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- After
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed a ban on partial-birth abortions
on Friday, an Arizona House committee has approved a new one with revisions
it hopes will satisfy the governor's concerns. The House Natural Resources
and Public Safety Committee approved SB 1048 6-3.
Miami Planned Parenthood Takes Over Palm Beach Affiliate After Closure
Miami, FL (LifeNews.com) -- The
Miami Planned Parenthood affiliate has taken over the Planned Parenthood
of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties after the latter recently closed
up shop amid financial problems. Officials from the national Planned
Parenthood abortion business closed down the Palm Beach affiliate weeks
ago.
Abortion Advocates Say No to Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh for Vice-President
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading
abortion advocates are saying Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh isn't pro-abortion
enough to become the vice-presidential running mate. They suggest
Bayh, who supports legal abortion but has voted for some abortion limits,
it's a good complement to either pro-abortion Democratic candidate.
Driver of Truck With Abortion Images Threatened With Arrest in Kansas
Olathe, KS (LifeNews.com) -- For
the third time this year, local officials are targeting the drivers of
trucks bearing graphic images of abortion and threatening them with arrest.
In the latest case in Kansas, Ronald Brock was threatened with arrest
and impoundment of his vehicle.
Oklahoma Senate Sends Comprehensive Abortion Bill to Governor Henry
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- The
Oklahoma Senate put the finishing touches on a comprehensive abortion
bill and send the measure to Gov. Brad Henry for his signature. The
bill, SB 1878, combines several pro-life measures previously passed by
the House to reduce abortions.
Maryland Pro-Abortion Bill Threatening Pregnancy Centers Dies as Session
Ends
Annapolis, MD (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading trade group of crisis pregnancy centers in the United States is
delighted the Maryland legislature has defeated a pro-abortion bill that
would have placed onerous restrictions on them. Abortion advocates
sponsored the legislation to target centers that provide abortion alternatives.
Kansas Supreme Court Holds Hearing on Grand Jury's Abortion Subpoenas
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Supreme Court held a hearing on Tuesday on a request from attorneys
for the state and late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller to squash
the subpoenas a grand jury has issued for abortion records to determine
if Tiller broke state abortion laws.
Florida Senate Committee Approves Abortion-Ultrasound Legislation to Help
Women
Tallahasee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A
Florida Senate subcommittee has given its okay to a bill that would allow
women a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn baby before having
an abortion. The measure is the latest push by pro-life advocates
in state legislatures to help give women information that would prompt
them to keep their baby.
Ohio Teen Who Killed Girlfriend's Unborn Baby After Abortion Refusal Begins
Trial
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- An
Ohio teenager accused of attacking his pregnant girlfriend and killing
her unborn child after she refused to have an abortion saw his trial begin.
Alfonso Price, now 16, allegedly attacked Kerria Anderson because she
refused to have an abortion of her baby who Price allegedly fathered.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Again Says Abortion Right Nonexistent
Bristol, RI (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme
Court Justice Antonin Scalia continues to educate the law students of
America and, this time, presented his explanation
that no right to abortion exists in the Constitution to students at Roger
Williams University. Last month, Scalia told students at the University
of Central Missouri the same thing.
University of Maryland BC Hit With Lawsuit From Pro-Life Students on Free
Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The
University of Maryland-Baltimore County received national attention last
month for making an appearance in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Now the school is the subject of a lawsuit from a pro-life student group
that says the college denied the students their right to the same free
speech other campus groups enjoy.
Kansas Woman's Story Shows Why Grand Jury Needs Abortion Records for Probe
Wichita, KS
(LifeNews.com) -- The story of a Kansas woman
who had an abortion at the late-term abortion center run by George Tiller
made the spotlight Monday by a pro-life group that says a grand jury investigating
him should get abortion records. The woman's story shows what is expected
in medical records on abortion and what they contain can be very different.
Oklahoma Pro-Life Advocates Push Senate to Approve Abortion Bill
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- Last
week, the Oklahoma House approved a bill with several pro-life measures
on a 80-12 vote and not pro-life advocates are urging the Senate to follow
suit. The bill passed the House last Wednesday, but the Senate poses
a more difficult challenge, Oklahoma pro-life leader Tony Lauinger tells
LifeNews.com.
Wisconsin Investigators Using Financial Clues to Find Man in Forced Abortion
Case
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Wisconsin
investigators are using financial clues to follow the paper trail of a
man involved in a forced abortion case who apparently fled the country.
Outagamie County officials are using financial transactions to determine
the whereabouts of Manish Patel, who is in trial for trying to force his
pregnant girlfriend to have an abortion.
Alaska House Approves Parental Consent Abortion Bill to Respond to State
Court
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- The
Alaska House has approved a parental consent bill that would allow parents
to object to their teenage daughter having an abortion. The measure
would revise the parental consent bill the legislature approved in 1997
that the Alaska Supreme Court eventually declared unconstitutional on
a 3-2 vote.
Johns Hopkins University Quickly Restores Abortion Search in Health Database
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Just
days after abortion advocates caused a stir over a Johns Hopkins University
health database that suddenly stopped offering search results on abortion,
officials at the prestigious university have restore the search results.
JHU runs one of the largest Internet databases on health issues, including
reproductive health topics.
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano Vetoes Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Parental
Consent
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Governor
Janet Napolitano goes pro-life advocates in Arizona a double whammy on
Friday as she vetoed both a partial-birth abortion ban as well as a bill
to strengthen parental consent requirements. The bills are added to
a laundry list of pro-life measure the governor has vetoed that could
have reduced abortions there.
Kansas Senate Sends Bill With Abortion Limits to Gov Sebelius, Veto Expected
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Senate passed a bill with several components to limit abortions
and has sent the measure to pro-abortion Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who
is expected to veto it. While the Kansas House approved the legislation
on a veto-proof majority, the Senate vote was 25-13 for the bill -- just
two votes shy of an override.
Johns Hopkins University Criticized for Blocking Abortion Search in Health
Database
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Johns
Hopkins University runs one of the largest Internet databases on health
issues, including reproductive health topics. The prestigious college
is coming under fire, especially from abortion advocates, for blocking
any searches using the term abortion by itself or in a combination with
other words.
Rockford, Illinois Officials Accused of Violating Pro-Life Free Speech
Rights
Rockford, IL (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading pro-life law firm has filed a complaint with Rockford, Illinois
city officials on behalf of a group of local citizens. The Thomas
More Society says authorities violated the free speech rights of local
residents when it told pro-life advocates to remove a pro-life sign on
a bus bench.
Kansas Judge Will Rule Next Month on State Motion to Quash Abortion Subpoena
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
Kansas judge will rule next month on a motion by the Kansas Department
of Health and Environment, which is refusing to turn over abortion
records a district attorney needs to determine if a Planned Parenthood
business has done illegal abortions. District Court Judge Stephen Tatum
indicated he will rule in May.
Arizona Senate Committee Approves Ban on Nurses, Non-Doctors Doing Abortions
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- An
Arizona Senate committee signed off on a House-approved bill that would
have the state join most others in prohibiting nurses and other non-physicians
from doing abortions. The bill comes on the heels of a request from
a Planned Parenthood nurse for official approval for the surgical abortions
she's already done.
Houston Teen Mom Tragedies Show Need for Pregnancy Centers, Advocate Says
Houston, TX
(LifeNews.com) -- Two tragedies involving
teenagers show the need for the thousands of pregnancy help centers across
the nation. Care Net President Melinda Delahoyde tells LifeNews.com
that the recent news stories involving Houston-area teenagers show crisis
pregnancy centers are needed to help more women and young girls.
Missouri Pro-Life Advocates Disappointed Lutheran Church Cancels Radio
Show
St. Louis, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Listeners
of the popular radio show "Issues, Etc." are still in the dark
after the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, owner of the show's home station
KFUO AM, pulled the plug on the show on March 18. In addition to other
topics, the show regularly covered and discussed pro-life issues and current
events.
Florida House Approves Abortion-Ultrasound Bill to Help Inform Pregnant
Women
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- The
Florida House has approved a bill that would allow women a chance to see
an ultrasound of their unborn baby before having an abortion. Lawmakers
sponsoring and pro-life groups backing the bill hope the measure will
help further reduce the number of abortions in the state.
South Dakota Pro-Life Group Opposes Second Abortion Ban Over Exceptions
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading South Dakota pro-life group says it can't support a second effort
to get voters to approve a ban on abortions. The first attempt failed
and pro-life advocates behind the second one added rape and incest exceptions
to get more support -- but the change made it so South Dakota Right to
Life can't back the ban.
Barack Obama Takes First Pennsylvania Lead Over Hillary Clinton in New
Poll
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A
polling firm released the results of the first survey of Pennsylvania
Democrats showing Barack Obama with a lead over Hillary Clinton since
the candidates have been campaigning there. Both pro-abortion candidates
are fighting for a win on April 22 and should Obama capture a victory
Clinton may be forced to exit the race.
Kansas Pro-Life Group Upset by Pro-Abortion Motion From George Tiller's
Lawyers
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A
Kansas pro-life group is upset by a motion attorneys for late-term abortion
practitioner George Tiller have filed in district court. The motion
asks a judge to tell members of the grand jury to avoid a media campaign
launched by Operation Rescue last month.
Ohio Teen Wasn't Father of Unborn Baby He Killed in Attack on Pregnant
Mom
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- DNA
tests have shown 16-year-old Alfonso Price was not the father of the unborn
child he killed when he allegedly assaulted his pregnant 19-year-old girlfriend
Kerria Anderson. Price reportedly kicked Anderson, who was eight months
pregnant, in the stomach and hit her causing her to miscarry the baby.
More Planned Parenthood Abortion Businesses Accept Overtly Racist Donations
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A
second report from a student-run magazine at UCLA finds more Planned Parenthood
abortion businesses accepting overtly racist donations. After the
first report showed a Planned Parenthood in Idaho accepting money from
someone who wanted to reduce the number of black babies, centers in Oklahoma
and New Mexico followed suit.
Maryland Man First Convicted Under Unborn Victims Law Protecting Mom,
Baby
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A
Maryland man who killed his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child is
the first convicted under a state law that allows justice for both victims.
The state, like 35 others, has a law allowing prosecutors to bring charges
for the death and injury of both mother and child when both are killed
or hurt in an attack.
Kansas Health Dept. Won't Turn Over Abortion Records in Planned Parenthood
Probe
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas Department of Health and Environment is refusing to turn over abortion
records a district attorney needs to determine if a Planned Parenthood
business has done illegal abortions. It faces 107 criminal charges filed
by the District Attorney's office in October of last year.
Indiana Komen Breast Cancer Group Says Race Proceeds Won't Support Abortion
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- On
the heels of a request from the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette for parishioners
to boycott the upcoming Komen Race for the Cure, race
officials are seeking to reassure residents the proceeds from the event
don't support abortion. Some Komen affiliates have given donations
to the abortion business Planned Parenthood.
Catholic Bishop Won't Attend Mercyhurst College Graduation to Protest
Clinton Event
Erie, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Erie
Catholic Bishop Donald W. Trautman has announced he won't attend the graduation
ceremonies at Mercyhurst College because the school is hosting Hillary
Clinton today. Trautman says it's wrong for a Catholic college to
give a pro-abortion politician a platform to air views that diametrically
opposed the Church's pro-life stance.
Second Catholic School, King's College, Upsets Pro-Lifers by Hosting Hillary
Clinton
Willkes Barre, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Another
Catholic university is coming under fire from pro-life advocates for hosting
a speech by pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
today. King's College in Wilkes-Barre joins the Pennsylvania-based
Mercyhurst College in hosting a Clinton rally as the tours the state looking
for votes.
Hillary Clinton Holds Pennsylvania Lead Over Obama; McCain Ahead Nationally
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Hillary
Clinton continues to lead Barack Obama in new polls of Pennsylvania Democrats
with three weeks to go before the April 22 primary. The polls show
some of her large lead eroding and surveys also show eventual Republican
nominee John McCain topping both Clinton and Obama nationally.
Catholic Mercyhurst College Jeered for Hosting Pro-Abortion Hillary Clinton
Rally
Erie, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Pennsylvania
pro-life advocates are jeering Catholic Mercyhurst College for agreeing
to host a rally for pro-abortion presidential candidate Hillary Clinton
on Tuesday. The college could be making itself a target of a speech
Pope Benedict XVI plans to give about upholding Catholic values when he
comes to the United States in April.
Montana Pro-Life Group Endorses Statewide Abortion-Personhood Initiative
Helena, MT (LifeNews.com) -- In
an about face, Right to Life of Montana has announced it will endorse
the statewide initiative that would put a personhood proposal on the November
ballot. The group had previously taken no position on the measure,
that could pave the way for banning abortions.
South Dakota Pro-Life Group Exceeds Signature Goal to Qualify Abortion
Ban
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The
South Dakota pro-life group heading up the effort to get a second attempt
at banning abortions on the November ballot has far exceeded the minimum
of 16,776 signatures required to qualify. Vote Yes for Life tells
LifeNews.com the group has collected almost 50,000 signatures and confirmed
over 47,000.
Abortion-Breast Cancer Group Applauds Diocesan Decision to Cut Komen Ties
Lafayette, IN (LifeNews.com) -- The
head of a group that educates about the link between abortion and breast
cancer is applauding the decision of a Catholic diocese in Indiana for
cutting ties with Komen Race for the Cure. The group says pro-life
advocates should disassociate themselves with Komen over its Planned Parenthood
donations and denial of the link.
Kansas Abortions Decline Slightly in 2007, Half Still Done on Out-of-State
Women
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- New
figures from Kansas show the number of abortions dropped slightly in 2007,
although about half of the abortions are still done on women from out-of-state.
One pro-life advocate says the abortion totals declined in part because
late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller ha to shut down his center
for a short time.
Idaho Bill Making Coercing Woman's Abortion a Crime Heads to Governor
Otter
Boise, ID (LifeNews.com) -- The
Idaho state legislature has given final approval to a bill making it a
crime to threaten or harass a pregnant women into having an abortion.
The measure targets the frequent occurrence of a woman's partner coercing
or pressuring her into having an abortion she otherwise wouldn't want.
Mississippi House Passes Bill to Protect Teens From Abortion-Sex Abuse
Coverup
Jackson, MS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Mississippi House approved a bill on Thursday that would provide protection
for teenagers who are victims of sexual abuse. The goal is to ensure
that criminals do not use abortions to try to cover up their actions from
authorities, as has been done in other states across the nation.
Senator Bob Casey Endorses Barack Obama But Pro-Life Catholics Won't Budge
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The
big news in the presidential election today is that Sen. Bob Casey of
Pennsylvania, one of just two openly pro-life Democrats in the Senate,
endorsed his colleague Barack Obama. While the mainstream media contends
the endorsement will help Obama with pro-life and Catholic voters, pro-life
advocates say that's not the case.
Catholic Diocesein Indiana, Wants Komen Race Boycott Over Abortion Ties
Lafayette, Indiana (LifeNews.com) -- Another
Catholic diocese has gone on record as urging Catholics and local parishes
to boycott the Komen Race for the Cure because of its ties to abortion.
Komen affiliates across the nation have donated hundreds of thousands
of dollars to Planned Parenthood and the group has denied the abortion-breast
cancer link.
Portland, Oregon Pro-Life Advocates Continue Vigil Against New Abortion
Center
Portland, OR (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life
advocates in Portland continue their efforts to protest and pray against
a new abortion center Planned Parenthood is building in the heart of an
African-American community. In February, local pro-life organizer
Bill Diss, a member of St. Francis Parish in Sherwood, prompted residents
to ask Ankrom Moisan Architects not to be involved.
Tucson, Arizona Newspaper Wants Gov. Janet Napolitano to Veto Abortion
Bills
Tucson, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- The
Tucson Citizen newspaper has gone further than just reporting on the issue
of abortion and is asking Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to veto three
pro-life bills. The measures help allow parents to know about their
teen's decision to have an abortion, ban partial-birth abortions, and
a third bans nurses from doing abortions.
Wisconsin Appeals Court Upholds Sanctions Against Fired Pro-Life Pharmacist
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A
three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeals in Wisconsin on
Tuesday upheld a ruling by the state Pharmacy Examining Board against
a pro-life pharmacist. Neil Noesen was from a K-Mart store in 2002
and claimed religious discrimination for not wanting to fill prescriptions
for drugs he says can cause an abortion.
Texas Pro-Life Group's Abortion-Breast Cancer Billboard Draws Newspaper's
Ire
Waco, TX (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-life group in Texas is drawing attention to the Abortion Breast Cancer
link and Planned Parenthood's relationship with the Susan G. Komen
Foundation with a new billboard that raises serious questions -- and is
drawing fire.
Michigan Pro-Life Advocate Stuck With Bill in Abortion Center Illegal
Dumping Case
Lathrup Village, MI (LifeNews.com) -- A
local pro-life advocate has been stuck with the bill from the state environmental
control program for obtaining the illegally disposed materials her group
found in a local abortion center's dumpster. The Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality sent the Womancare abortion business a letter
of reprimand yesterday in the case.
Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Itself, Will Hear Case on Teen's Secret Abortion
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- The
Ohio Supreme Court has reversed itself and will hold a hearing on a case
involving a secret abortion on a 14-year-old girl who was a victim of
rape. A Cincinnati couple is upset their daughter had an abortion
at a local Planned Parenthood facility without their knowledge or consent
as required by state law.
Minnesota Pro-Life Group Upset Legislature Guts Abortion Alternatives
Bill
St. Paul , MN (LifeNews.com) -- A
pro-life group is upset members of a Minnesota House committee gutted
a bill to provide abortion alternatives to women. Minnesota Citizens
Concerned for Life representatives testified before the House Housing
Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance Committee only to see the
panel remove almost all the funding.
Alaska House Approves Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Heads to State Senate
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- The
Alaska House on Tuesday voted to approve a bill to ban partial-birth abortions
in the state by updating the language in the state ban to conform with
the language in the federal one. The House backed the bill on a 21-15
vote.
Abortion Business in Illegal Dumping Case Must Retrain Employees, Have
Inspection
Lathrup Heights, MI (LifeNews.com) -- A
Detroit-area abortion business caught dumping medical waste, patient records
and the bodies of babies who died from abortions must retrain its employees
on proper disposal techniques. That's the request to the Womancare
chain of abortion centers from the Michigan Department of Environmental
Quality.
Idaho House Approves Bill Making Coercing Woman's Abrotion a Crime
Boise, ID (LifeNews.com) -- The
Idaho House has approved legislation making it a crime to threaten or
harass a pregnant women to have an abortion. The measure targets the
frequent occurrence of a woman's partner coercing or pressuring her into
having an abortion she otherwise wouldn't want.
Arizona Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Heads to Governor Janet Napolitano
to Sign
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- The
Arizona state legislature has given final approval to a bill banning partial-birth
abortions and now the measure heads to Governor Janet Napolitano.
The governor is a long-time abortion advocate, but there is no word yet
on whether she plans to sign or veto the ban on the three-day-long abortion
procedure.
Tennessee Lawmaker Pushes for Vote on Abortion Amendment on House Floor
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- The
leading lawmaker behind an effort to amend the Tennessee Constitution
to make it abortion neutral is pushing for a vote on the House floor.
A House committee previously killed the amendment legislation and Rep.
Delores Gresham is hoping to get enough votes to bring it to the full
House for consideration.
Abortion Practitioner Malachy DeHenre Gets Maximum 20 Years for Killing
Wife
Laurel, MS (LifeNews.com) -- Former
Mississippi and Alabama abortion practitioner Malachy DeHenre has received
the maximum jail sentence of 20 years for killing his wife. In January,
DeHenre, who has lost his medical license in three states over botched
abortions, was found guilty by a grand jury of killing his wife.
Abortion Center Owner in California Faces Trial Wednesday for Unlicensed
Medicine
Los Angles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A
woman who owns a chain of abortion businesses in southern California faces
trial on Wednesday on charges of practicing medicine without a license.
Last month, Bertha Bugarin pleaded not guilty to putting women's health
in serious jeopardy after she and her sister were found doing abortions
despite not holding a medical license.
Montana Catholic Pro-Life Group Wants Bishops to Back Abortion Amendment
Helena, MT (LifeNews.com) -- A
new pro-life group for Catholics is asking the bishops of Montana to reconsider
their decision not to back a statewide personhood initiative that could
pave the way for banning abortions. The new group, Catholic Christians
Supporting CI-100, issued a letter calling on the Montana Catholic Conference
to review its decision.
Arizona Policy on Taking Prisoners for Abortions Won't Get Supreme Court
Review
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- The
Supreme Court will not review a lower court decision making Maricopa County
officials take pregnant inmates for abortions. County Sheriff Joe
Arpaio had prohibited the taking of prisoners for abortions because taxpayer
funds would be involved in the transportation and staff time needed.
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Signs Abortion-Ultrasound Bill Helping Women
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Governor
Ted Strickland has signed an abortion bill that helps give women information
about their unborn child they don't normally receive from an abortion
center. It requires the abortion practitioner to give mothers considering
an abortion an opportunity to view an ultrasound of the baby beforehand.
Yeoman's Work -- How a Pro-Life Doctor Overcomes Abortion With Truth
As an OB/GYN, Dr. William
Lile will take part in the miracle of birth more times than many of us
will ever get to witness it. Medical practitioners in Dr. Lile's specialty
have been immensely important to the pro-life cause for providing insight
and information into the science and awe-inspiring wonders of pregnancy
and birth.
Florida Planned Parenthood Affiliate Closes Amid Financial, Medical Problems
Palm Beach, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A
prominent Planned Parenthood affiliate in southern Florida has closed
up shop after significant financial problems and mismanagement. Officials
from the national Planned Parenthood abortion business closed down Planned
Parenthood of South Palm Beach and Broward Counties just weeks ago.
Practitioner Who Killed Woman in Botched Abortion Faces Lawsuit, Indictment
Hyannis, MA (LifeNews.com) -- The
Massachusetts abortion practitioner who killed a woman last year in a
botched legal abortion is facing a lawsuit from her mother and a possible
indictment from officials. Rapin Osathanondh gave up his medical license
permanently last month and now he faces more repercussions from the failed
abortion.
Florida House Approves Abortion-Ultrasound Giving Women Info on Unborn
Baby
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A
Florida State House committee has approved a bill that would allow women
a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn baby before having an abortion.
Lawmakers and pro-life groups hope the measure will help further reduce
the number of abortions in the state.
New Hampshire Senate Lawmakers Kill Pro-Abortion Teen Counseling Bill
Concord, NH (LifeNews.com) -- Members
of the New Hampshire Senate killed a teen counseling bill that pro-life
groups opposed and that also drew opposition from some abortion advocates.
The measure would allow adults and others besides a girl's parents to
bring her in for an abortion and parents would be kept in the dark.
Abortion Practitioner George Tiller Escapes Prosecution in Auto Assault
Case
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Infamous
Kansas late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller escaped prosecution
in a vehicular assault case when a judge ruled the statute of limitations
had run out in filing it. Mark Gietzen, a local pro-life advocate,
sought $4,000 in damages resulting from an April 2006 incident.
Abortions Will Resume in Bozeman, Montana as Susan Wicklund Returns
Bozeman, MT (LifeNews.com) -- Abortions
are returning to the pristine mountain city of Bozeman, Montana -- located
just hours from Yellowstone National Park and home to Montana State University.
Abortion practitioner Susan Wicklund closed her abortion business 10 years
ago but a recent book tour she engaged in persuaded her to reopen.
Baby Whose Mother Saved Her From Abortion Gets Life-Saving Heart Surgery
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Twenty-three
year old Avery Milne received terrible news from doctors about her unborn
child during her pregnancy. Mommy-to-be found out her unborn child
Bela had little chance of survival as she was afflicted with a rare combination
of Turner syndrome and hypoplastic left-heart syndrome.
Missouri Group Begins Collecting Signatures for Anti-Forced Abortion Ballot
Vote
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Backers
of a statewide initiative in Missouri to help women reduce their risk
of being pressured into unwanted and unsafe abortions have begun the process
of collecting signatures. The Stop Forced Abortions Alliance needs
85,000 signatures of registered voters to qualify the measure for the
November ballot.
Mississippi House Cmte Kills Pro-Life Bills on Abortion Drug, Protecting
Teens
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A
Mississippi House panel has killed two pro-life bills the State Senate
previously approved that would have placed more limits on the dangerous
RU 486 abortion drug and protected Mississippi teenagers. Pro-life
advocates say Democratic leaders are to blame for the death of the bills.
Colorado Lawmakers Endorse Abortion-Personhood Initiative, Sign Ballot
Petitions
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Members
of the Colorado state legislature have endorsed a statewide personhood
initiative that would provide legal protection for unborn children,
including from abortion. They put their signatures on petitions that would
help qualify the measure for the November ballot.
New York Abortion Bill's Fate Questionable With New Governor David Paterson
Albany, NY (LifeNews.com) -- The
fate of a bill that would significantly expand unlimited abortions in
New York is still in question with new Governor David Paterson taking
the place of Eliot Spitzer. Paterson is a long-time abortion advocate
but he hasn't said whether he will continues Spitzer's aggressive efforts
to get it approved.
Owner of Abortion Center Dumping Medical Waste, Patient Records May Get
Fine
Lathrup Village, MI (LifeNews.com) -- The
owner of the Michigan abortion business caught dumping medical waste,
patient records and the bodies of babies who died from abortions may be
fined. State and local officials began pouring through the dumpster's
contents earlier this month after a local pro-life group tipped off authorities.
Illinois Pharmacists Want Court to Overturn Blagojevich Morning After
Pill Mandate
Springfield, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Pharmacists
asked the Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday to overturn a mandate from
Gov. Rod Blagojevich requiring them to dispense the morning after pill.
Issued three years ago, Blagojevich's executive order requiring pharmacists
to fill orders for all drugs, including those that would violate their
religious or moral views.
South Dakota School District Allows Pro-Life Advocates to Use Building
for Events
Rapid City, SD
(LifeNews.com) -- A South Dakota school district
has backed down in the face of a lawsuit by a pro-life group that contends
it refused access to its buildings for events. Rapid City Area School
District lawyers said the school never refused the group access, but went
along with a settlement on Tuesday and said the buildings will be available.
Aurora, Illinois Abortion Protests Will Continue at New Planned Parenthood
Center
Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Once
word got out to the pro-life community in Aurora, Illinois that Planned
Parenthood had hidden its attempt at building a new abortion center there,
people were furious. The community began protesting at the building
site and those activities continue now that the abortion facility is open
for business.
Kansas House Gives Final Approval to Abortion Limits by Veto-Proof Majority
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas House has given final approval to a bill with several components
to limit abortions by a veto-proof majority -- important given the pro-abortion
stance of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Lawmakers approved the pro-life
measure on a strong 84 to 40 vote, with one pro-life legislator absent
from the proceedings.
Virginia Legislature Kills Effort to Stop Taxpayer Funding for Planned
Parenthood
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- After
some surprising initial success, the Virginia legislature has dropped
an effort to stop taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood -- the nation's
largest abortion business. The House and Senate initially included defunding
Planned Parenthood in their versions of the state budget.
Indiana House Kills Pharmacist Conscience Clause on Abortion Drugs
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- After
initially getting approval from the Indiana Senate, a bill that would
put a pharmacist's conscience clause in place died in the Indiana House.
Senate Bill 3 would protect pharmacists by removing any legal discipline
for refusing to dispense drugs that they believe could cause abortions.
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Nurse Files Appeal in Abortion Center Free Speech
Case
Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading pro-life law firm has filed an appeal on behalf of a pro-life
nurse suing over a local ordinance in Pittsburgh that limits abortion
protests. Attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund say the statute
unfairly hinders free speech rights and restricts public areas outside
abortion centers.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Appoints Pro-Life Advocate to Head Supreme
Court
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- Minnesota
Gov. Tim Pawlenty is drawing praise from pro-life advocates for his appointment
of Eric Magnuson as the next chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
The state's high court has been a thorn in the side of pro-life groups
for years for a 1995 decision requiring the state to pay for abortions
with tax dollars.
Media Weeks Behind on Planned Parenthood and Racist Abortion Donations
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The
mainstream media are weeks behind in reporting on an Idaho Planned
Parenthood affiliate apologizing for accepting the donation of a racist
caller who wanted the contribution used to target black babies with abortions.
Kansas House Approves Comprehensive Bill on Late-Term, Teen Abortions
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kansas House has approved a new bill that would provide for better enforcement
of the late-term abortion laws there and reduce teen abortions. The
measure covers 17 areas of abortion law meant to limit the number of abortions,
give women more information and protect parental rights.
Polls Show John McCain Ahead Nationally, Leading Democrats in Ohio and
Florida
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The
polls continue to be good to John McCain and he may be benefiting from
a Democratic primary race that is growing increasingly negative and appears
to have no end in sight. New surveys show McCain
leading nationally and have him head in the crucial battleground states
of Ohio and Florida.
Abortion-Breast Cancer Group Criticizes Arkansas Doctors for Denying Link
Little Rock, AR (LifeNews.com) -- Two
Arkansas-based oncologists are the subject of criticism from a national
group that educates the public on the abortion-breast cancer link.
The doctors claimed there is no link between abortion and breast cancer
and they relied on disproven research to make the claim in an interview
with the Arkansas Times.
Pro-Life Group Says Twelve States Now Have Abortion-Ultrasound Laws in
Place
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading pro-life group says its excited that South Dakota has become the
twelfth state to implement an abortion-ultrasound law. These kinds
of laws provide women with an opportunity to see an ultrasound of their
unborn child -- a tool long useful in pregnancy centers to persuade women
to keep their baby.
Illinois Parental Notification Law on Abortion Gets Appeal, Help From
Pro-Life Firm
Springfield, IL (LifeNews.com) -- A
leading pro-life law firm has come to the aid of Illinois' parental notification
law on abortion after a federal judge said new rules on the judicial waiver
don't make it clear how teens could use the process. The waiver is
intended only for cases when teenagers are concerned about abuse from
their parents when telling them of the intended abortion.
Wisconsin Judge Allows Relatives of Man in Forced Abortion Case Some Bail
Money
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A
Wisconsin judge has ruled that some of the relatives of a man involved
in a forced abortion case can get the money back they loaned him to post
bail. Manishkumar Patel has been accused of attempting to force his
girlfriend to have an abortion and, after posting $700,000 he appears
to have fled the country back to his native India.
St. Louis Archdiocese Opposes Komen Race Involvement Over Abortion Link
St. Louis, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Despite
a decision by the Little Rock Catholic Diocese to withdraw its objections
to the Komen Race for the Cure event, the St. Louis Archdiocese is still
asking pro-life people to boycott the event. That's because Komen
denies the link between abortion and breast cancer and its affiliates
have funded Planned Parenthood.
Pro-Life, Catholic Advocates Complain About Michelle Obama Speech at Villanova
Philadelphia, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Another
Catholic college is getting tagged by pro-life advocates for hosting a
pro-abortion speaker -- this time Villanova University for a Thursday
appearance by Michelle Obama. The wife of pro-abortion presidential
candidate Barack Obama spoke before 2,500 people at a political rally
for him at Villanova’s Jake Nevin Fieldhouse.
Ohio Legislature Backs Abortion-Ultrasound Bill, Heads to Governor Strickland
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- The
Ohio Senate approved a pro-life bill that would require abortion practitioners
to give women the option of seeing an ultrasound of their developing baby.
The measure now heads to Governor Ted Strickland and a leading pro-life
group is asking for people to call the governor and urge him to sign it.
Kentucky House Fails to Get Comprehensive Abortion Bill Out of Committee
Frankfort, KY (LifeNews.com) -- The
Kentucky House failed to get enough votes for a discharge petition to
get an abortion-ultrasound bill out of a committee with a chairman apparently
unwilling to allow a hearing on it. The measure would allow women
a chance to see an ultrasound of the unborn baby before the abortion.
New Hampshire House Kills Teen Abortion Bills, Counseling Measure Advances
Concord, NH (LifeNews.com) -- The
New Hampshire House has killed four pro-life bills that would have placed
more limits on abortions for teenagers while a problematic counseling
bill has advanced. Two of the bills required parental notification,
one required parental consent, and the fourth required abortion practitioners
to check the teen's residency.
South Dakota Gov Signs Bill Requiring Ultrasound of Baby Before Abortion
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- South
Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds has signed a pro-life bill into law that requires
abortion practitioners there to allow women considering an abortion a
chance to seen an ultrasound of the baby beforehand. Pro-life lawmakers
hope the measure will help further reduce the number of abortions in the
state.
Minnesota Pro-Life Group Supports House, Senate Bills to Ban Saline Abortions
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A
Minnesota pro-life group is supporting a new bill to ban saline abortions
in what could become the next targeted method of abortion now that partial-birth
abortions have been banned nationwide. Minnesota Citizens Concerned
for Life says the abortion procedure kills unborn children but is also
dangerous for women.
South Dakota Pro-Life Group Confident Abortion Ban Will Reach November
Ballot
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The
head of the South Dakota pro-life group working to collect signatures
to qualify another abortion ban for the November ballot says she's confident
her group will reach the finish line. Leslee Unruh of Vote Yes For
Life is confident the organization will collect the 16,776 signatures
of registered voters necessary to qualify.
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer Resigns But David Paterson Backs Abortion
Albany, NY
(LifeNews.com) -- New York Governor Eliot
Spitzer resigned his post on Tuesday after a national scandal involving
his participating for six year sin a prostitution ring. However, when
it comes to pro-life issues, Spitzer will be replaced on Monday by Lt.
Governor David Paterson, who strongly supports abortion and embryonic
stem cell research.
Tennessee Poll Finds Few Agree With Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton on Abortion
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- A
new poll of Tennessee residents finds very few agree with presidential
candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that all abortions should
be legal. Most state residents either want all abortions illegal or
want abortions limited to very few circumstances, though the poll didn't
define which ones.
Florida Bill for Justice for Pregnant Women, Unborn Children Advances
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A
bill in the Florida legislature that would offer protection and justice
for pregnan
