Pro-Life Group Helps Provide Ultrasounds for Women Considering Abortion
Poughkeepsie, NY (LifeNews.com) -- During National Sanctity of Life Week, Project Ultrasond Inc., a non-profit organization raising awareness and funds to promote the use of ultrasound machines to help deter abortions, announced efforts to strengthen its commitment to helping women choose life.
Colts Coach Clyde Christensen Spared From Abortion Like Tim Tebow
Miami, FL (LifeNews.com) -- When tens of millions of people around the world tune in for the Super Bowl tomorrow, they will finally get a chance to see the commercial celebrating the life of Tim Tebow. But viewers may not know Clyce Christensen, the assistant head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has his own potential abortion story that changed his life.
Alaska Governor Hails Pro-Lifers But Planned Parenthood Expanding Abortions
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- Last month, Governor Sean Parnell issued a statement praising the work of pro-life leaders in Alaska for their activism and prayers. A spokesperson read the governor’s statement at the annual pro-life prayer vigil at the Anchorage Memorial Cemetery on January 23.
Abortion Practitioner Alberto Hodari Faces Lawsuit Over Improper Abortion
Lathrup Village, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Michigan-based abortion practitioner Alberto Hodari is facing yet another lawsuit related to a woman who suffered a botched abortion at one of his Detroit-area abortion centers. The lawsuit filed last week sues Hodari for negligence and incompetence.
Abortion Practitioner James Pendergraft Loses License After Botched Abortion
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Embattled Florida abortion practitioner James Pendergraft is facing more problems with the state medical board. He's lost his medical license before and, now, Florida Department of Health has again suspended his medical license -- this time for a period of two years.
New Orleans Saints' Scott Fujita Doesn't Agree With Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad
Miami, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Most Americans and even many NFL football players are on board with their support for the Focus on the Family Super Bowl ad depicting Tim Tebow and his mother Pam's decision not to have an abortion when pregnant with him. But New Orleans Saint's player Scott Fujita is not one of the ad's supporters.
Maryland's Montgomery County Attacks Pregnancy Centers With New Sign Rule
Rockville, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Montgomery County officials in Maryland have given their final approval to a new county ordinance that targets pregnancy centers located in this suburban area of both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The new rules come after the city of Baltimore approved their own ordinance attacking such centers.
Arizona Pro-Life Laws Limiting Abortions Receive Court Hearing on Friday
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- A slate of pro-life laws that would have a significant effect on limiting the number of abortions in Arizona get a court hearing on Friday. The court will hear a lawsuit the Planned Parenthood abortion business filed seeking to overturn the laws signed by Gov. Jan Brewer.
Pam Tebow to Speak at Spring Events for Maternity Home, Adoption Agency
Bradenton, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Pam Tebow, the courageous mother of Tim Tebow, with whom she stars in a widely-anticipated Super Bowl ad, will further share her story of how she decided against an abortion. She is expected to be the keynote speaker at two different events for organizations that help pregnant women.
Medical Board Admits Bad Oversight of Doc Who Killed Woman in Abortion
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The California Medical Board has admitted it made a mistake when it put a doctors with discipline problems in charge of overseeing an abortion practitioner who then killed a woman in a botched abortion procedure. The board admitted it violated its own rules.
Minnesota Pro-Life Group Upset Al Franken Speaking at NARAL Pro-Roe Event
Minneapolis, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota pro-life group is upset that one of its U.S. senators, Al Franken, is speaking today at a NARAL event in Washington celebrating the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Franken was the keynote speaker today at the annual fundraising luncheon held by NARAL.
Mississippi Pro-Lifers File Lawsuit to Get Personhood Amendment on Ballot
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Mississippi pro-life group has filed a lawsuit against state officials in order to be able to get a personhood amendment on the state ballot. Such an amendment would declare that unborn children are persons starting at conception and could overturn laws allowing abortion or human cloning.
Pennsylvania Abortions Rise Sharply in 2008, Blacks and Hispanics Have More
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Abortions in Pennsylvania rose sharply in 2008 as the nation's economy began to head south. New figures from the Pennsylvania Department of Health reveal the total number of abortions in the state rose by nearly six percent in 2008 spurred on in part by increases in abortions on black and Hispanic women.
Pro-Life Advocates Gather at CBS to Show Support for Tim Tebow Super Bowl Ad
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- Dozens of pro-life advocates showed up for a rally today supporting the decision by CBS to air the Focus on the Family Super Bowl commercial featuring Tim Tebow. The ad focuses on Pam Tebow's decision not to have an abortion when pregnant with Time despite a debilitating medical condition.
Ohio Pro-Life Group Backs Portman, Kasich and Other Candidates for State Office
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Ohio right to Life today announced its endorsement of a slate of pro-life candidates seeking elected office statewide. The pro-life organization picked Rob Portman as its endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate and named John Kasich as its endorsed candidate for governor.
Planned Parenthood Refuses to Respond to Escort's Attack on Pro-Lifer Lila Rose
San Jose, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Staff at the San Jose, California Planned Parenthood abortion business where pro-life advocate Lila Rose was attacked in December have yet to respond publicly to that attack. According to a police report filed at the scene and numerous witnesses, a uniformed Planned Parenthood escort engaged in a short exchange with Rose and eventually struck her on the hand, knocking her literature to the ground.
Abortion Practitioner Alberto Hodari Under Investigation by Michigan Officials
Flint, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Michigan-based abortion practitioner Alberto Hodari has a troubled history as an abortion practitioner that has been him kill three young woman botched abortions and he faces accusations from another that he forced her to have an abortion. Now, Michigan officials are looking into his abortion practice.
Scott Brown Says He Supports Abortion, Limits, and Opposes Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Scott Brown was hailed as aiding the pro-life cause by becoming the 41st vote for the filibuster against the pro-abortion Senate health care bill. While Brown's surprising victory in Massachusetts helped stall or possibly defeat the bill Brown confirmed today that, unlike most Republicans, he backs abortion.
Utah Committee Passes Bill to Allow Women to See Ultrasound Before Abortion
Salt Lake City, UT (LifeNews.com) -- When ultrasound first became popular the question was, would abortions be done if women and society had a window to the womb? A Utah state legislative panels that window open because it passed a bill allowing women a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child before an abortion.
Pro-Life Group: Scott Roeder Promoted Violence on Abortion, Not Pro-Life Ethic
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life organization responded to the guilty verdict a jury handed down today convicting Scott Roeder of first-degree murder in the shooting death of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. The National Right to Life Committee strongly condemned Roeder's actions.
Pro-Life Group Upset Abortion Business Dismisses Woman's Abortion Death
Queens, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A botched legal abortion killed a Hispanic woman earlier this week at a shoddy abortion center in Queens, New York. In an interview with a local newspaper, staff at the abortion center were dismissive of the woman's death, prompting outrage from a pro-life group that monitors abortion facilities.
Scott Roeder Convicted of Murder in Killing Abortion Practitioner George Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A jury convicted Scott Roeder, who is not affiliated with any pro-life organization, or murder in killing late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Roeder entered the Lutheran Church on a Sunday morning last summer and shot him at point-blank range.
Washington State Cmte Makes No Decision on Bill Attacking Pregnancy Centers
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A Washington state legislative committee did not make a decision on a bill that goes after pregnancy centers in the state that help women find abortion alternatives and pregnancy support. The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held a hearing Wednesday morning on the bill.
Scott Roeder Admits in Court to Killing Abortion Practitioner George Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Scott Roeder, who has no ties or affiliation with pro-life organizations or the pro-life movement, admitted in court today that he shot and killed late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Roeder says he do so in order to protect unborn children even though Tiller was close to losing his medical license.
Middle Tennessee State University Stops Discriminating Against Pro-Life Group
Murfreesboro, TN (LifeNews.com) -- Officials at Middle Tennessee State University have agreed to stop discriminating against a campus pro-life group now that a legal group has stepped into the fray. After receiving a letter from Alliance Defense Fund attorneys, Middle Tennessee State has agreed to retract a discriminatory requirement.
University of Wisconsin Doctors Planned New Madison Abortion Center for Years
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- The new abortion facility at the Madison Surgery Center, a joint venture between UW Hospital and Clinics, Meriter Hospital and the UW Medical Foundation, hasn't yet started abortions. But new documents pro-life groups have obtained show plans for the abortion center were in the works for years.
Ben Nelson Flip-Flops Again, Backs Reconciliation for Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson has flip-flopped again -- this time saying that he can back the controversial reconciliation process that the Senate may use to railroad the pro-abortion health care bill through the chamber. Nelson first flip-flopped on abortion funding.
Utah House Cmte OKs Bill After Rare Teen Abortion-Miscarriage Case
Salt Lake City, UT (LifeNews.com) -- A Utah state House committee approved a bill today that would allow charges to be filed in cases where a woman tries to arrange an illegal abortion. The bill is a response to a case that received national attention where a Utah girl who paid a man to hit her in the stomach in an attempt to cause a miscarriage-abortion.
Scott Roeder Will Testify in His Own Defense on Killing Abortionist George Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Scott Roeder, the former militia activist who has no ties to the pro-life movement, is expected to take the stand on Thursday in his own defense. Roeder stands accused of killing late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller, and has already admitted doing so.
Virginia Legislature Defeats Pro-Abortion Bill Attacking Pregnancy Centers
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- The Virginia state legislature wasted little time rejecting bills sponsored by abortion advocates attacking pregnancy centers that provide pregnant women with help and support. The Virginia affiliate of NARAL designed the legislation to intimidate women who go to pregnancy centers for options counseling.
Details Emerge on Hispanic New York Woman Killed in Botched Legal Abortion
Queens, NY (LifeNews.com) -- More details are emerging on a botched legal abortion that killed a New York Hispanic woman that took place on Monday at an abortion center in Queens. Officials say 37-year-old was killed after a botched abortion claimed her life at the A-1 Women's Care abortion center located in Jackson Heights.
Kentucky Senate OKs Bill Allowing Women to See Ultrasound Before Abortion
Frankfort, KY (LifeNews.com) -- The Kentucky state Senate has approved a bill allowing women to see an ultrasound of their unborn baby before an abortion. When used in pregnancy centers ultrasounds help more than 80 percent of women decide against an abortion and to keep their baby.
Abortion Reportedly Kills Woman in New York at A1 Medicine Abortion Center
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A New York woman has apparently died as a result of a failed abortion done at the A-1 Women's Care abortion center located in the Jackson Heights section of Queens. Reports indicate emergency officials responded to an emergency call from the A1 Medicine facility at 95-45 Roosevelt on Monday afternoon.
Pro-Abortion Groups Want Pro-Life Organizations Probed on Violence After Tiller
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates are asking the Obama administration to investigate pro-life groups because they claim pro-life organizations are fostering a climate of violence that led Scott Roeder to kill late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller last summer.
Kansas Supreme Court Judge Beier Subject of Pro-Life Groups Expose' on Abortion
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Carole Beier is the subject of a new expose' campaign mounted by the political action committee of Kansans for Life. KFL says the campaign will aim to educate voters about why they should vote against retaining Beier when they have a chance to vote on her this November.
Rising Pro-Life Star Mike Pence Won't Run for Senate, Possible 2012 Candidate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is a rising star within the pro-life movement and has become a key player in the abortion debate because of his steadfast position and willingness to take on Planned Parenthood. Today, Pence announced he won't seek a Senate seat in Indiana.
Washington State Abortion Advocates Attack Pregnancy Centers in New Bill
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates have opened up another line of attack on pregnancy centers that help women find positive alternatives -- expanding their effort from Baltimore to Virginia to Washington state. A Washington legislative committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on a bill attacking pregnancy centers.
Jury Hears About Abortion at Trial of Alleged George Tiller Shooter Scott Roeder
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The jury at the trial of Scott Roeder, the man accused of shooting late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller, heard about abortion for the first time today. They also heard that Roeder, who has no affiliation with any pro-life organization, visited Tiller's church several time before shooting him there last summer.
Pro-Life Advocates Confront Notre Dame's Father Jenkins at March for Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- At the March for Life last Friday, pro-life advocates confronted Father John Jenkins. He is the Notre Dame university president who is under fire for allowing President Barack Obama to give the college's commencement speech and by giving him an honorary degree.
South Dakota Right to Know Abortion Bill Gets Backing From Pro-Life Legal Group
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life legal group filed a friend-of-the-court brief Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit asking the court to reject Planned Parenthood’s attempt to block a South Dakota law. The informed consent law is designed to help persuade women to consider positive alternatives to abortion.
President George W. Bush to Headline Pregnancy Center Fundraiser in Indiana
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former President George W. Bush will headline a fundraising banquet for an Indianapolis crisis pregnancy center -- adding to the pro-life record he compiled during eight years in the White House. Bush will speak at the 27th annual Life Centers Celebration of Life fundraiser in Indianapolis.
Some 35,000 Pro-Life Advocates Join the San Francisco West Coast Walk for Life
San Francisco, CA (LifeNews.com) -- More than 35,000 pro-life advocates joined the West Coast Walk for Life on Saturday and they appeared in a jubilant mood given the indefinite stalling of the pro-abortion health care bill in Congress. People from across the state and Pacific Coast walked from Justin Herman Plaza to the Marina district.
National Right to Life Launches New Campaign to Stop Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The National Right to Life Committee has launched eLobby for Life Week, a new nationwide grassroots lobbying campaign to voice opposition to expanding federal funding of abortion in any health care legislation that comes before Congress.
Pro-Life Women's Group Launches Tour to Stop Abortion Funds in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national pro-life women's organization is launching its second regional tour to persuade middle of the road lawmakers to oppose any health care bill that funds abortions. Though the Scott brown election may have stalled the current version of the health care bill, the Susan B. Anthony List isn't taking it for granted.
Election of Pro-Abortion Scott Brown Ironically Helps Pro-Lifers on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The election of Scott Brown took the political world by storm as Americans used his candidacy to express their own opposition to a pro-abortion health care bill. Two pro-life advocates have written new editorial columns suggesting that Brown's election, even as an abortion advocate, helps the pro-life cause.
Virginia Pro-Abortion Group Attacks Pregnancy Centers Helping Pregnant Women
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- Last year, the Baltimore city council passed a new law that targets pregnancy centers that help women but don't do abortions. The prediction that this would result in proposing additional laws targeting crisis pregnancy centers has come to pass with a new proposal in the Virginia legislature.
Abortion Business in Louisiana Loses License for Poor Health, Safety Standards
New Orleans, LA (LifeNews.com) -- The Louisiana health department yesterday revoked the medical license of an abortion business for failure to comply with the Louisiana's abortion facility standards. Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals officials yanked the license of the Gentilly Medical Clinic for Women.
Scott Brown Defeats Martha Coakley for Senate, Pro-Lifers Applaud on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Scott Brown defeated pro-abortion activist Martha Coakley Tuesday night in a special election for a U.S. Senate seat that became a national expression of disappointment with the pro-abortion health care bill. Leading pro-life advocates applauded the vote because of its impact on the legislation.
Alaska Pro-Life group Submits Signatures for Parental Notification on Abortion
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- The group behind the effort to get a parental notification measure on the Alaska ballot has submitted what it says are enough signatures to make that happen. The Alaskans for Parental Rights campaign says the campaign has met the major requirements set forth by the state Division of Elections.
Lone Republican to Back House Health Care Bill Opposes Pro-Abortion Senate Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The only Republican in the House of Representatives to vote for that chamber's health care bill opposes the Senate version. Rep. Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana could support the House bill because it banned abortion funding but he opposes the Senate version because it forces tax-funded abortions.
Abortion Center in Youngstown, Ohio Closes After 34 Years in Business
Youngstown, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates from Ohio hearing to this year's March for Life later this week will have a reason to celebrate. That's because the abortion business that has operated in Youngstown for over 34 years permanently closed its doors last week.
Phony Calls Tell Massachusetts Residents Pro-Life Group Opposes Scott Brown
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Behind in the polls to Republican Senate candidate Scott brown, supporters of pro-abortion candidate Martha Coakley have evidentially reached into their bag of dirty tricks. A Washington, D.C. based company is making calls to Massachusetts residents pretending to represent a prominent pro-life group.
Pro-Life Democrat Bart Stupak Now Probably Won't Run for Michigan Governor
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Bart Stupak, who seems to be the lone pro-life Democrat left in Washington these days, probably won't run for governor in Michigan after all.
Ohio Pro-Life Candidates Kasich, Portman Lead Strickland, Fisher in New Polls
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- The Ohio Right to Life pro-life organization has released the results of a new poll showing two pro-life candidates leading their opponents in top 2010 election matchups. The poll has gubernatorial candidate John Kasich and U.S. Senate candidate Rob Portman leading.
Thousands March Against New Planned Parenthood Abortion Business in Houston
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Thousands of pro-life advocates joined together to protest the massive new abortion business in Houston, Texas that appears to be the largest abortion facility of its kind in the nation. This six-story Planned Parenthood abortion "super center" is located in the middle of four minority neighborhoods.
Polls, Pro-Life Group Confident Scott Brown Will Defeat Martha Coakley in Mass
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A slate of new polls and the statewide pro-life group in Massachusetts are confident that Senate candidate Scott Brown will defeat pro-abortion activist Martha Coakley in the race for the seat vacated by the late pro-abortion Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Obama Speech for Pro-Abortion Candidate Coakley Disrupted by Pro-Life Heckler
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A Sunday speech by pro-abortion President Barack Obama at a rally for pro-abortion Massachusetts senate candidate Martha Coakley was interrupted by a pro-life heckler. The pro-life advocate managed to tie up the speech for three minutes and eventually caused Obama to lose his place.
Kentucky Senate Cmte OKs Bill Allowing Women to See Ultrasound Before Abortion
Frankfort, KY (LifeNews.com) -- A Kentucky state Senate committee has approved a bill allowing women to see an ultrasound of their unborn baby before an abortion. When used in pregnancy centers ultrasounds help more than 80 percent of women decide against an abortion and to keep their baby.
Man Who Killed Pro-Life Advocate James Pouillon Will Rely on Insanity Defense
Owosso, MI (LifeNews.com) -- The man who shot and killed pro-life activist James Pouillon as he protested abortion outside a local high school will rely on an insanity defense in the case. Pouillon was a long-time pro-life street activist from Owosso, Michigan, who was gunned down on September 11.
Rick Santorum Testing the Waters for 2012 Presidential Bid Against Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is a darling of the pro-life movement by virtue of his leadership on the partial-birth abortion ban that is now federal law. Santorum, who has maintained a national presence since he was defeated for re-election, is considering a 2012 presidential run.
Martha Coakley Attacks Pro-Life Catholics: "Don't Work in an Emergency Room"
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley is coming under fire today for comments showing her attacking the conscience rights of pro-life Catholics. In a Thursday interview, Coakley is asked whether doctors and nurses working in a hospital emergency room have religious freedom
Texas Pro-Life Group Chides Kay Bailey Hutchinson for Pro-Abortion Stance
Austin,TX (LifeNews.com) -- Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison came under fire today from a pro-life group that is backing Gov. Rick Perry in his bid for re-election. Hutchison is willing to give up her seat in the Senate to take on Perry but her less-than-pro-life position has earned her opposition from Texas Right to Life.
Pro-Life Group Launches New Campaign to Expose Abortion Center Abuses
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion centers and abortion practitioners have been their own worst enemy over the years by getting themselves closed down, thrown in jail or havening their medical licenses revoked for shoddy, unethical, and sometimes illegal practices. One pro-life group is hoping to add to the list.
Pro-Life Groups Ask Notre Dame to Drop Charges Against Obama Protestors
South Bend, IN (LifeNews.com) -- Now that a local judge has recused herself from the case involving the pro-life advocates arrested at the University of Notre Dame for protesting the honorary degree and commencement speech of pro-abortion President Barack Obama, two pro-life groups want the school to drop the charges.
Key Pro-Life Democrat Bart Stupak Considers Run for Governor in Michigan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Bart Stupak has established himself as the leading and most trustworthy pro-life Democrat in Congress by virtue of his single-handed opposition to abortion funding in the government-run health care bill. Now the Michigan congressman is considering a move up the ladder as a possible gubernatorial candidate.
Ultrasound Pioneer Shari Richard Convinced Technology Will Stop Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the nation marks 37 years of virtually unlimited abortions later this month under Roe v. Wade, a pioneer of the use of ultrasound believes it has the power to stop abortions. Shari Richard has promoted the use of ultrasounds for decades and she believes the technology has turned the corner.
Massachusetts Senate Race Close, Brown and Coakley Divided on Health Care
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- The special election in Massachusetts for the Senate seat the late pro-abortion Sen. Ted Kennedy occupied is neck-and-neck. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters in the state finds Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley attracting 49% of the vote.
Scott Brown's Daughters Defend Him From Martha Coakley's Abortion Attacks
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- The special election for the Massachusetts Senate seat of the late pro-abortion Sen. Ted Kennedy has gotten intense and their battle over abortion is equally fierce. Democratic candidate Martha Coakley has released a new campaign commercial attacking her rival Scott Brown.
Judge Declines to Stop Scott Roeder Manslaughter Defense in George Tiller Trial
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A judge ruled on Tuesday for a second time against efforts to stop attorneys for Scott Roeder from using a manslaughter defense in connection with his alleged shooting of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Roeder, who has no connection to the pro-life movement, reportedly shot Tiller this summer at his church.
Protest Against New Houston Planned Parenthood Abortion Center Coming Soon
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Momentum is building for the protest of a new Planned Parenthood abortion center in Houston, Texas. The abortion business is set to open its largest abortion facility in the nation a 78,000 square foot behemoth that will house its regional headquarters and do second-trimester abortions.
Judge in Notre Dame-Obama Speech Case Recuses Herself After Appeal Filed
South Bend, IN (LifeNews.com) -- The judge in the case concerning the pro-life protesters arrested on the campus of Notre Dame University expressing their opposition to the Catholic college giving an award to pro-abortion President Barack Obama has recused herself after an appeal was filed suggesting a conflict of interest.
Scott Roeder Trial Delayed for Shooting Death of Abortion Practitioner George Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The case involving the shooting death of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller has been delayed as prosecutors seek to challenge a judge's ruling allowing Scott Roeder's defense team to potentially use a manslaughter defense against a first-degree murder charge.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Disrupted by Pro-Life Advocates at Capitol Speech
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, who claims to be one of the pro-life Democrats in Congress, found himself interrupted repeatedly by pro-life advocates during a speech at the state capitol today. Four pro-life advocates took turns interrupting the speech and saying he voted to fund abortions.
Pro-Life African-American Leaders Upset by Harry Reid's "Negro" Comment
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two of the leading American-American pro-life leaders are upset by revelations that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid used the term "Negro," which is causing the top Democrat a huge dustup. They say the comment devalues black Americans in the same way abortion devalues unborn children.
Indiana Rep. Brad Ellsworth Prompts Concern He May Flinch on Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Everyone on Capitol Hill, from top Republicans to leading pro-life groups, knows the block of pro-life Democrats in the House could topple the health care bill if it funds abortions. But, new comments from Indiana Rep. Brad Ellsworth prompt concerns he may go along with the Senate's abortion "compromise."
Nevada Judge Says Personhood-Abortion Amendment Too Broad for State Ballot
Carson City, NV (LifeNews.com) -- A Nevada state judge today stuck down the language for a personhood-abortion ballot measure that would define unborn children as a person beginning at conception, or fertilization. The judge said the language was too broad and violated a state law saying ballot measures can't cover more than one subject.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist Accused of Flipping on Abortion to Get Pro-Life Votes
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Florida governor and current Senate candidate Charlie Crist has developed a reputation as lukewarm on pro-life issues. Now that he faces a competitive Republican primary challenge from pro-life House Speaker Marco Rubio, who is faring better in polls than Crist.
Brown and Coakley Continue to Feud on Abortion in Massachusetts Senate Race
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Massachusetts special Senate election candidates Scott Brown and Martha Coakley continue to feud on abortion. In a recent debate both Brown, the Republican, and Coakley, the Democrat, took each other to task claiming their stance is either confusing or extreme.
Judge: Doctor Who Killed Woman in Botched Abortion Must Stop Doing Them
Anaheim, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A California medical board says an abortion practitioner who killed a woman last year in a botched abortion must stop doing them. However, to the chagrin of pro-life advocates, a judge did not revoke the medical license of Andrew Rutland, as happened years ago before reinstating it.
Former VP Candidate Sarah Palin Will Headline Pro-Life Event in Ohio in March
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will headline a pro-life rally in Ohio this coming March. Her appearance on behalf of Ohio Right to Life will mark her third appearance at a major pro-life event since 2008, when she ran with John McCain against pro-abortion candidate Barack Obama.
Indiana Lawmaker Files Bill to Revoke Taxpayer Funding for Planned Parenthood
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- An Indiana state senator has filed a bill that would cancel all state contracts and grants for Planned Parenthood of Indiana, the state's largest abortion business. The move comes at a time when Planned Parenthood has been criticized for concealing potential cases of statutory rape.
Florida Navy Officer Charged With Killing Pregnant Woman Who Refused Abortion
Pensacola, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A Florida-based Navy officer has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a pregnant woman. Zachary Littleton, a 25-year-old petty officer third class is accused of killing Samira Watkins, also 25, because she refused his request to get an abortion.
Georgia Abortion Business Cuts Office Hours After 40 Days for Life Event
Augusta, GA (LifeNews.com) -- The Planned Parenthood abortion center in Augusta, Georgia has cut its office hours in the wake of the 40 Days for Life prayerful pro-life event. With the national abortion business closing 38 centers in 2009, news of the cutback in hours doesn't get Planned Parenthood off to a good start this year.
Ben Nelson Calls Health Care Bill a "Mistake" as Abortion Deal Backlash Continues
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, the 60th vote for the pro-abortion health care bill in the Senate, now says it was a "mistake" for the Obama administration and Democrats to push the bill at a time when the nation is facing a gigantic financial crisis.
Walk for Life West Coast Expects 30,000 Pro-Life Advocates Opposing Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two young women who stood on opposite sides of the abortion debate until a few months ago will headline the 6th Annual Walk for Life West Coast on January 23rd as more than 30,000 peaceful pro-life activists walk along San Francisco's waterfront.
NARAL Honors Late-Term Abortion Practitioner LeRoy Carhart With 2009 Award
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top pro-abortion group NARAL is honoring a late-term abortion practitioner who has put women's health at risk with its 2009 Hero award after its members voted for him for the honor. The award vote gave its members chance to vote on their favorite abortion advocate and the pro-life advocate they despised most.
Doctor Who Killed Woman in Botched Abortion May Lose California Medical License
Anaheim, CA (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion practitioner who already lost his medical license once may lose it against because of a botched abortion lost year. Andrew Rutland lost his medical license in 2002 and may lose it again for medical negligence in a case that saw him flippantly treat an abortion patient.
Man Accused of Giving Girlfriend Drug to Force Abortion, Caused Miscarriage
Grand Junction, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A Utah man who formerly lived in western Colorado stands accused of giving his pregnant girlfriend the second part of the two-part abortion drug in an attempt to force her to have an abortion. There is merely the latest in what is becoming a growing national and international phenomenon.
Planned Parenthood to Open Largest Abortion Business Soon in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood is planning to open its largest abortion business in the nation -- a 78,000 square foot behemoth in Houston, Texas. When it does, a coalition of local and national pro-life advocates will be on hand to protest the grand opening of the massive new abortion facility.
Pro-Abortion Senators Dodd and Dorgan to Retire, Set Up 2010 Election Races
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Two veteran pro-abortion senators have announced their plans to retire from the Senate after promoting abortion for decades in the halls of Congress. The retirements of Democrats Chris Dodd of Connecticut and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota set up key 2010 election contests that could give pro-life advocates an opening.
Senate Race Sees Scott Brown Pull Close in Massachusetts, Impacts Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Republican Senate candidate Scott Brown has pulled within a 10 percentage point lead in the special election in Massachusetts to replace the late pro-abortion Sen. Ted Kennedy. The race could have a dramatic effect if brown pulls out the upset because it could impact the health care debate.
Pro-Life Group to Pressure Pro-Life Democrats to Hold on Abortion, Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group says it will think outside the box for ways to pressure pro-life Democrats in the House to hold firm against the pro-abortion health care bill in Congress. The organization plans a slate of billboards and mobile trucks to remind lawmakers what's at stake in the monumental debate.
Christian Group: Pro-Life Advocates Faced Attacks, Discrimination in 2009
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Christian group that advocates for the free speech and other rights of Christians says pro-life advocates were among the victims of attacks and violence during 2009. Two specific incidents made the top 10 list the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission (CADC) compiled.
Pro-Life Group Tags San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese on CCHD, Abortion
San Francisco, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group says the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Archdiocese of San Francisco continue to support an organization that promotes abortion. American Life League says neither should support the San Francisco Organizing Project.
Illinois Abortions Increase 5 Percent in 2008 After New Aurora Planned Parenthood
Springfield, IL (LifeNews.com) -- The number of abortions done in Illinois in 2008 rose 5 percent from the year before, according to new figures from the state health department. A top Planned Parenthood official cited the economic downturn as the reason for the abortion increase but, because Illinois does not have the same kind of pro-life laws as most other states, abortions have not seen a similar decline over the years.
Alaska Bishop Urges Catholics to Support Petition for Parental Rights on Abortion
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- With time running out, Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz has called all Catholics to actively rally behind a ballot initiative that would require abortion practitioners to obtain permission from -- or at least inform -- parents before performing abortions on minor girls in Alaska.
Ben Nelson Attacks Pro-Lifers Again, Pledges No Vote if Abortion Deal Weakened
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Ben Nelson is quickly digging himself into a hole from which he may never recover by continuing to attack pro-life advocates. In a new interview, he does that and also pledges to vote against the final health care bill if his already-compromised abortion language is watered down further.
Utah Legislator Will Promote Bill Helping Women See Ultrasound Before Abortion
Salt Lake City, UT (LifeNews.com) -- A Utah state legislator will promote legislation in the next session to help women be able to see an ultrasound of their unborn child before an abortion. When used in pregnancy centers, ultrasounds are credited with helping more than 80 percent of women to reconsider a decision to have an abortion.
Kansas Lawmaker Will Work Next Year to De-Fund Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas state legislator says he will work in next year's legislative session to de-fund abortion and the Planned Parenthood abortion business. Sen. Tim Huelskamp announced yesterday that he will continue his previous efforts to cut off any state taxpayer funds the group receives.
Pregnancy Center in Arizona Severely Burned in Apparent Arson Attack
Whiteriver, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- A pregnancy center in rural eastern Arizona that serves a predominantly native American population was severely burned in what appears to be an arson attack. The Living Hope Women's Center clinic has closed indefinitely as a result of a fire that gutted a portion of the building on December 20.
Ben Nelson to Run Television Ad Defending Health Care-Abortion Compromise
Lincoln, NE (LifeNews.com) -- One day after a new poll showed him tanking with Nebraska voters because of his decision to compromise his long-held pro-life views and become the 60th vote for the pro-abortion health care bill, Sen. Ben Nelson will run a television commercial during a college football bowl game to defend his decision.
Nancy Pelosi: Free Will Trumps Catholic Church's Pro-Life Teachings on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The rift between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Catholic Church will likely grow thanks to new comments the abortion advocate made. Pelosi said in a new interview that the "free will" of women wanting abortions outweighs pro-life Catholic teachings.
Ben Nelson's Abortion Funding Compromise Costs Him With Nebraska Voters
Lincoln, NE (LifeNews.com) -- Until his recent sellout on abortion funding, Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson was a darling of the pro-life movement as the lone consistent pro-life Democrat in the Senate. Now, a new poll shows him losing massive support and he would lose by a lopsided margin in his 2012 bid for re-election.
Seattle Man Kills Girlfriend, Daughter After She Refused His Abortion Request
Santa Cruz, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A Seattle-area man is in policy custody after allegedly killing his girlfriend and their infant daughter after the woman refused his request to get an abortion. Daniel Thomas Hicks is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Jennifer "J" Morgan and 13-month-old Ema Morgan.
Pro-Life Advocate Hired to Run Museum at Susan B. Anthony's Birthplace Home
Adams, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life advocate has been hired to run the museum at the home of renown pro-life women's rights leader Susan B. Anthony. In 2006, Carol Crossed, a longtime New York pro-life advocate who has been a leader with Feminists for Life of America and Democrats for Life, purchased the historic home.
Fort Wayne, Indiana Reconsiders Measure for Admitting Privileges on Abortion
Fort Wayne, IN (LifeNews.com) -- Legalizing abortion didn't make the procedure any safer for women. Because so many suffer from botched abortions that require immediate follow-up medical care, the Fort Wayne, Indiana county commission is considering a landmark measure.
Senator Bob Casey Accused of Abandoning Father's Legacy Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With today's vote for a health care bill that will force taxpayers, and possible insurance companies, to pay for abortions, some pro-life advocates believe Sen. Bob Casey has officially abandoned any claim he had to the pro-life legacy his father left as a Democrat who opposes abortion.
Ben Nelson Attacks Pro-Life Advocates, Defends Pro-Abortion Compromise
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Facing an enormous backlash for becoming the 60th vote for a health care bill that his language allows to fund abortions, Ben Nelson is striking back. In comments both on and off the Senate floor yesterday and today, Nelson lashed out at pro-life advocates and is defending his much-maligned compromise.
Sam Brownback: I Hope Abortion Kills Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill in Congress
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In an opinion piece posted at the Politico web site, Kansas Republican Senator Sam Brownback says he hopes the abortion funding in the government-run health care bill will ultimately defeat the bill. As LifeNew.com reported today, abortion advocates may have to choose between abortion and the bill.
Judge Rejects Scott Roeder's Necessity in Abortionist George Tiller Murder Trial
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A judge ruled today that Kansas law does not allow a man accused of killing late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller to use a necessity defense. Scott Roeder hoped to be able to tell the court that he killed Tiller because his death was necessary to save the lives of unborn children.
Sex and the City Actress Cynthia Nixon Promotes Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Hollywood elite and abortion promotion have long been synonymous but Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon is quickly becoming one of the leading pro-abortion voices in Tinseltown. Nixon followed up her Planned Parenthood fundraising letter earlier this year by wading into the health care debate.
North Carolina High School Had Denied Pro-Life Student Free Speech, Backs Down
Asheboro, NC (LifeNews.com) -- A North Carolina high school is backing down after a pro-life legal group helped a pro-life student who faced a revocation of her free speech rights. Brianna Cardwell wanted to participate in the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity sponsored by Stand True Ministries.
Bob Casey's Wife: Will Support Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill After Prayer
Scranton, PA (LifeNews.com) -- Members of the pro-life group Insurrecta Nex and local Pennsylvania pro-life advocates are in day two of a vigil outside Senator Bob Casey's home in Scranton. The pro-life advocates are literally camped on the street, praying, and holding signs with the hope that they will be able to convince Casey, who claims to be pro-life, to vote against the pro-abortion Senate health care bill.
Oklahoma Judge Extends Restraining Order Against Abortion Reporting Law
Oklahoma City, OK (LifeNews.com) -- An Oklahoma county judge has extended a restraining order against a pro-life law requiring the state to issue better reporting on abortion. District Judge Daniel Owens also has scheduled a February 19 hearing on the lawsuit from the abortion business challenging the law.
Judge in Killing of Abortion Practitioner George Tiller Considering Roeder Motions
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The judge who is presiding over the case involving the killing of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller will be considering motions tomorrow. The motions come from the defense of Scott Roeder, the militia activist accused of killing Tiller at his church this summer.
Asheville, North Carolina Councilman Cecil Bothwell Acts as Abortion Center Escort
Asheville, NC (LifeNews.com) -- Newly-minted city councilman Cecil Bothwell has received considerable national news attention recently because he is a declared atheist, and because the North Carolina Constitution prohibits anyone who denies "Almighty God" from holding office.
Wisconsin Senator Expands Call to Probe Planned Parenthood on Abortion Video
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A Wisconsin state senator is expanding his call for an investigation of a Planned Parenthood abortion center shown on an undercover video misleading women about abortion and fetal development. Live Action's latest video has an abortion practitioner and staffer saying abortion does not kill a human being.
Ben Nelson Faces Pro-Life Rally, Backlash After Abortion-Health Care Sellout
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska faces a significant backlash after compromising his pro-life views on abortion by proposing language in the Senate health care bill that funds abortions and saying he would vote for the pro-abortion health care bill.
Ben Nelson Refused to Allow Pro-Life Group's Input on Abortion Funding Deal
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sen Ben Nelson is earning himself the ire of the majority of Americans who are pro-life on abortion with his 11th-hour deal allowing abortion funding to remain in the Senate health care bill. In comments to LifeNews.com the head of a pro-life group reveals how he refused to allow for pro-life input.
Pittsburgh Buffer Zone Abortion Center Law Weakened by Federal Judge
Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A federal judge on Thursday weakened the buffer zone law in Pittsburgh that has been the subject of lawsuits by pro-life advocates. The debate revolves around a 2005 bubble zone law that restricted access to public areas surrounding abortion businesses.
Bob Casey Won't Commit to Oppose Pro-Abortion Health Care, Pro-Lifers Challenge
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pennsylvania lawmaker Bob Casey is increasingly a man without a country as the self-declared pro-life advocate won't get on board with the rest of the pro-life members of the Senate in opposition to the pro-abortion health care bill that could result in hundreds of thousands of additional abortions.
Pro-Life Activist Lila Rose Attacked by Planned Parenthood Abortion Center Escort
San Jose, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Lila Rose has made a name for herself exposing the abuses at Planned Parenthood centers, such as staffers misleading women about abortion or hiding cases of sexual abuse. Rose became a victim herself Thursday morning as a Planned Parenthood staff member attacked her.
Virginia Woman Won't be Charged in Death of Her New Born Baby
Rustburg, VA (LifeNews.com) -- A loophole in state law in Virginia is making it so prosecutors are unable to charge a young woman in connection with the death of her newborn baby.
Bob Casey Faces More Pressure From Pro-Life Groups on Abortion-Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pennsylvania senator Bob Casey is facing relentless pressure from pro-life advocates not to abandon his self-described pro-life views by supporting a health care bill that contains what would be the largest expansion of abortion funding since Roe v. Wade.
Woman Who Threatened Pro-Lifers With Knife at Abortion Center Pleads Not Guilty
Duluth, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota woman who faces assault charges after she allegedly pulled a knife on two pro-life advocates who encouraged her not to have an abortion has plead not guilty. Officials charged Mechelle Tallulah Hall with second-degree assault and set her bail at $9,000.
California School District Wants to Cover Up Secret teen Pregnancy Test Incident
Nevada City, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A California school district that received national condemnation when it pulled a 12-year-old girl out of class for a pregnancy test without her parents' knowledge or consent is trying to hush up details of the incident. ther students at Seven Hills Middle School in Nevada City have confirmed that, last spring, the girl was forced to take the pregnancy test.
More Details Surface on Incident Involving Cop Intimidating Pro-Life Advocate
Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- More details are surfacing on a Wednesday incident that saw an off-duty police officer intimidate a pro-life advocate helping women outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood abortion center. A Chicago police officer was cited in a report for disorderly conduct for flashing his badge and possibly his gun.
Ben Nelson Reviewing Abortion-Health Care Compromise, Urged to Vote No
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Ben Nelson is beginning to be considered the 60th vote Senate Democrats need to stop a filibuster against the pro-abortion, government-run health care bill. His objection to the bill is over the massive abortion funding currently contained in it, and he is now examining a proposed compromise.
Cop Cited for Intimidating Pro-Life Advocate at Chicago-Area Planned Parenthood
Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- A Chicago police officer was cited in a report for intimidating a pro-life advocate helping counsel women outside a Planned Parenthood abortion business in Aurora. The officer was written up for disorderly conduct after flashing his badge at the pro-life sidewalk counselor, who says he also brandished his gun.
Hurricane Katrina Causes Drop in Louisiana Abortions, But Numbers Rising Again
Baton Rouge, LA (LifeNews.com) -- Hurricane Katrina claimed 1,800 lives and could have been responsible for as many as 700 more deaths. However, in the aftermath of the storm, Louisiana saw its abortion numbers plummet as fewer people remained in the state and abortion centers in the New Orleans area closed.
Joe Lieberman Alright With Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Abortions in Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Joe Lieberman, one of the critical votes in determining the outcome of the pro-abortion government run health care bill, came around yesterday and said he is about ready to support the bill. That, and his response to a recent interview, show he is fine with forcing taxpayers to fund abortions.
Pro-Life Group's Ad: Bob Casey, You're Not Your Dad on Pro-Abortion Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As one of just two Democrats in the Senate to claim pro-life credentials, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey could have an enormous impact on stopping a health care bill that contains massive abortion funding. Because he appears reticent to do so, the Susan B. Anthony List is running a new ad on him.
Roland Burris May Put Kink in Obama-Democrats' Plan for 60 Votes on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- On a day when Democrats emerged triumphantly from a meeting with President Barack Obama appearing to have won the vote of Joe Lieberman for their pro-abortion health care bill, they may not be ready to celebrate yet. The Lieberman vote appeared to allow Democrats and Obama to secure 59 votes.
District of Columbia Officials Ready to Pay for Abortions Once Obama Signs Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The House and Senate have approved a bill that will overturn the 13-year-long ban on paying for abortions in the nation's capital. Once President Barack Obama signs the bill, which he is expected to do, officials in the District of Columbia say they are ready to move ahead with taxpayer-funded abortions.
Bob Casey Will Likely Back Senate Health Care Bill Despite Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, who claims to be one of two pro-life Democrats in the Senate, said Tuesday he will likely vote for thee Senate's government-run health care bill. He would do so despite the massive abortion funding found in the bill that could result in tax-funding of hundreds of thousands of abortions.
Minnesota Marks 14 Years of Court-Mandated Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- Congress is primed to approve a health care bill that could wind up as the biggest expansion of taxpayer funded abortions in the nation's history. Residents of Minnesota can sympathize with their Americans counterparts in other states as their state tax dollars have paid for abortions for 14 years.
Pro-Life Group Behind Planned Parenthood Abortion Expose' Video Wants Probe
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life group behind the new video exposing Planned Parenthood staff misleading women about abortion and fetal development is pressing for an investigation. Live Action's latest video has an abortion practitioner an staffer saying abortion does not kill a human being.
Texas Governor Hopeful Kay Bailey Hutchison Under Fire for Missing Pro-Life Vote
Austin, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Texas gubernatorial candidate Kay Bailey Hutchison is coming under fire from a prominent pro-life group for missing an important pro-life vote. Texas Right to Life is blasting Hutchison, who is taking on pro-life Gov. Rick Perry in the hotly contested Republican primary early next year.
Pro-Life Group to Go Christmas Caroling at Chicago-Area Abortion Facilities
Chicago, IL (LifeNews.com) -- The Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ is the ultimate portrayal of a single mother with an unplanned pregnancy that ends in an overwhelming success. With that in mind, local pro-life advocates in Chicago can't think of a better place to share that story than area abortion facilities.
Settlement in Botched Abortion Case Shows Horrid Condition of Abortion Centers
Englewood, NJ (LifeNews.com) -- The $1.9 million payout in a New Jersey botched abortion case is prompting one pro-life leader to point out how the conditions at abortion centers are horrid. The case shows how abortions hurt women, even after legalization, and how abortion centers don't necessarily place women's welfare as a priority.
Police Find Body of Unborn Baby Killed in Abortion in Christmas Gift Box
Mission, TX (LifeNews.com) -- In a bizarre case that is beginning to draw national attention, police in a city in south Texas say they have found the remains of an unborn baby victimized by abortion placed in a Christmas gift box. The incident took place in this city near McAllen, on the Texas side of the Mexican border.
Connecticut Report Shows Abortions Increasing, State Reporting a Problem
Hartford, CT (LifeNews.com) -- A new report drafted by the Connecticut Catholic Conference shows the number of abortions and abortion rates increasing in the northeastern state. The report has the abortion rate increasing in Connecticut even as national numbers show abortions on the decline.
Austin's Travis County Renews Contracts Sending Tax Money to Abortion Centers
Austin, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Officials in Travis County, the location of Austin, Texas, voted last week to renew two contracts that ultimately send $450,000 to directly pay for abortions. The county has paid for abortions in prior budgets and pro-life advocates hoped to stop it this time around, but were unsuccessful.
Planned Parenthood Calls Video "False" Showing it Lying to Women on Abortion
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Officials with the Planned Parenthood abortion business in Wisconsin are calling "false and inflammatory" a video showing its staffers lying to women about abortion. The video shows an abortion practitioner and staff making erroneous statements about fetal development and abortion's risks.
Pro-Abortion Republican Group Backs Candidates in Delaware, New Hampshire
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-abortion Republican organization announced Monday that it has made donations to two candidates for Congress in Delaware and New Hampshire. With almost all Republicans in Congress taking a pro-life stance, the Republican Majority for Choice PAC has relatively few candidates to support.
Woman Comatose for Month After Botched Abortion Gets Settlement in New Jersey
Englewood, NJ (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion business in New Jersey has settled a lawsuit out of court filed by a woman who was comatose for one month following a botched abortion. Metropolitan Medical Associates, based in Englewood, New Jersey and a center that does thousands of abortions annually, was responsible.
Alaska Pro-Life Advocates Need Signatures for Parental Notification on Abortion
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- As of December 8, 31,000 signatures had been collected on a petition for a ballot initiative that would allow Alaska voters to decide whether abortion practitioners should be required to get consent from -- or at least notify -- parents before performing an abortion on a minor girl.
Physicians Criticize Planned Parenthood in Sting Video Lying About Abortion
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Two physicians are responding to a new sting operation video produced showing staff at a Wisconsin Planned Parenthood center lying to women about fetal development and abortion. The undercover footage from Live Action shows abortion center staff, including the abortion practitioner, misleading women.
Abortion at Charlotte, North Carolina Center May Have Killed Woman, Video Taken
Charlotte, NC (LifeNews.com) -- A legal abortion on a woman at a Charlotte, North Carolina abortion center may have clamed her life. Local pro-life advocates shot video footage of an ambulance taking a woman from the A Preferred Women's Health Center abortion facility on Sunday.
Govt Funds Wisconsin Planned Parenthood That Misled Women on Abortion
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A new video send shockwaves through the Internet yesterday that shows staff at a Wisconsin Planned Parenthood abortion center purposefully misleading women considering an abortion about its nature and the development of their unborn children.
Ben Nelson Still Backs Filibuster of Senate Bill Without Abortion Funding Ban
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the Senate moves forward following the defeat of the Nelson amendment to prohibit abortion funding in the health care bill, amendment sponsor Ben Nelson says his position is still that he will filibuster the bill if his amendment or something like it is not added to the bill.
Woman Arrested for Cutting Unborn Baby From Mother's Stomach, Child Survives
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A woman near the nation's capital has been arrested in a chilling case that saw her capture a pregnant woman and hold her captive for days in her apartment. Eventually, Veronica D. Deramous used a box cutter to cut open the pregnant woman's stomach and attempt to take her unborn child.
Undercover Video Shows Planned Parenthood Staff Lying to Woman About Abortion
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A new undercover video released by the group that exposed Planned Parenthood staffers turning a deaf ear to potential cases of sexual abuse finds staff at a Wisconsin Planned Parenthood abortion center lying to women in abortion counseling about the development of their unborn child.
New York Woman Charged With Attempting to Kill Unborn Baby in Forced Abortion
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A New York City woman has been charged in a case that saw her attempt to force her husbands pregnant mistress to have an abortion using the dangerous abortion drug mifepristone. When the abortion failed and the baby was born prematurely, she attempted to kill the infant.
Utah Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Miscarriage-Abortion Case Against Teenager
Salt Lake City, UT (LifeNews.com) -- Prosecutors have appealed a judge's decision to dismiss a criminal case against a Utah girl who paid a man to hit her in the stomach in an attempt to cause a miscarriage-abortion. In October, the teenager was declared by a judge to not be guilty of violating any state law.
Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu May Flip-Flop, Oppose Amdt to Stop Abortion Funds
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When she votes today on the Nelson amendment to strip the abortion funding from the Senate government-run health care bill, Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, a Democrat, will likely flip-flop. Landrieu has voted against government funding of abortions before.
Texas Republicans to Vote on Whether Women Get Ultrasound View Before Abortion
Austin, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Texas Republicans will have an opportunity to vote next year on whether they believe state legislators should pursue key pro-life legislation. They will determine if they think women considering an abortion should first be allowed a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child.
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon OKs Attacking Pregnancy Centers Helping Women
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has signed a bill attacking pregnancy centers that help women find abortion alternatives. City Council Bill 09-0406 would fine pregnancy centers $150 per day if they don't post a sign saying they do not also provide abortions.
Bart Stupak Defends Himself Against NARAL Ad Bashing Him on Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Michigan congressman Bart Stupak is not letting stand a new NARAL attack ad that goes after him because he had the temerity to sponsor an amendment to ensure taxpayers are not forced to pay for abortions under the government-run health care plan the House approved.
Abortion Center in Michigan Advertises Abortions Business as "Sacred Work"
Detroit, MI (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion center in Michigan is drawing guffaws from pro-life advocates for a new series of video advertisements touting its abortions as "sacred work." The ads from Northland Family Planning Centers of Michigan follow comments this week from a pro-abortion religious leader saying abortion is a "God-given right."
LeRoy Carhart: No Abortion Center in Kansas But Late-Term Abortions in Nebraska
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Earlier this week, pro-life advocates celebrated the fact that late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy Carhart missed his own self-imposed deadline for opening a new abortion business in Kansas to replace the one shut down in the wake of the George Tiller shooting. Now, Carhart has confirmed that is the case.
Senator Harry Reid Challenged to Stand Up for Supposed Pro-Life Abortion View
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Decades ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was once so pro-life that he co-sponsored a human life amendment in Congress that would have resulted in prohibiting abortions nationwide. Now, he is a shadow of his former pro-life self and won't even commit to stopping taxpayer funded abortions.
Fort Hood Shooter Faces More Charges, None for Killing Pregnant Soldier's Baby
Fort Hood, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Army officials have filed more charges against Nidal Malik Hasan, who stands accused of killing 12 soldiers and one civilian in last month's shooting. However, the charges do not include any for killing soldier Francheska Velez's unborn child, despite requests from pro-life groups.
Bob Casey Won't Say if Abortion Funding Will Prompt No Vote on Health Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- If pro-life advocates are going to be successful in preventing the 60 votes needed to approve the pro-abortion health care bill in the Senate, they could use the help of Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, a self-declared pro-life Democrat. However, Casey won't say if abortion funding in the bill will prompt him to vote no.
Woman Charged Who Threatened Pro-Life Advocates With Knife at Abortion Center
Duluth, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota woman, who faces assault charges after she allegedly pulled a knife on two pro-life advocates who encouraged her not to have an abortion, has been charged. The November assault followed a September shooting in Michigan that saw pro-life advocate Jim Pouillon shot and killed as he protested abortion.
Massachusetts Law Limiting Pro-Life Free Speech Should Go to Supreme Court
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A Massachusetts law that limits the free speech rights of pro-life advocates should go to the Supreme Court, a pro-life law firm says. The Life Legal Defense Foundation filed an amicus brief Tuesday urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the case of a Massachusetts law severely restricting pro-life speech activity.
Woman Victimized by Forced Abortion Will Seek Criminal Charges Against Hodari
Flint, MI (LifeNews.com) -- The Michigan woman who was victimized last year by a forced abortion at the hands of abortion practitioner Alberto Hodari. Caitlin Bruce says Hodari and a staffer held her down and completed an abortion on her even though she changed her mind and voiced her objections beforehand.
Mike Huckabee Urges Pro-Life Advocates to be Consistent on Abortion, Euthanasia
Lafayette, IN (LifeNews.com) -- Former Republican presidential candidate and Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee spoke to 700 people at the annual Tippecanoe County Right to Life banquet Tuesday night. He urged the pro-life advocates in attendance to be consistent in advocating the pro-life position.
Late-Term Abortion Practitioner LeRoy Carhart Misses Deadline for Kansas Center
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Late-term abortion practitioner LeRoy Carhart said in September after the shooting death of colleague George Tiller that he would open a new abortion center within 25 miles of Wichita. Yet, as December has rolled around, pro-life advocates are delighted he has failed to relocate to Tiller's home base.
Aquinas College in Michigan Promotes Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz Job
Grand Rapids, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Aquinas College in Michigan is facing accusations from pro-life advocates that it, for at least the second time, has promoted jobs at a Planned Parenthood abortion business to its students. One Catholic university watchdog is dismayed by the news.
Madison, Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz Shares Bldg With Library
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The new abortion business run by Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin shares space in a building with some interesting neighbors. The Urban League of Greater Madison is housing the new office featuring the combined merger between Madison’s downtown and South Side Planned Parenthood centers.
Missouri Representative Files Bill to Stop Funding of Abortion, Cloning, ESCR
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Today, the first day Missouri lawmakers can file legislation in advance of the next legislative session, one pro-life state representative has filed a bill to stop taxpayer funding of abortion, human cloning, and embryonic stem cell research because they all destroy human life.
Man Who Killed Pro-Life Advocate Protesting Abortions Will Head to Trial Soon
Owosso, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Harlan Drake, the man accused of shooting a local businessman and pro-life advocate James Pouillon as he protested abortion at a high school, will head to trial soon. Drake faces a Thursday hearing and his defense attorney says he will ask the judge that the case go directly to trial.
Patrick Kennedy Ignores Questions About Attacking Catholic Church on Abortion
Providence, RI (LifeNews.com) -- Patrick Kennedy, the pro-abortion Rhode Island congressman, ignored questions about his feud with the Catholic Church. Kennedy came under fire from his bishop for questioning the pro-life credentials of the church and disclosed a private letter he had received in 2007 urging him not to receive communion.
Vermont Assault Bill Fails to Gives Women, Unborn Children Proper Justice
Montpelier, VT (LifeNews.com) -- A state legislator plans to introduce a new bill in the Vermont legislature in response to an automobile wreck that claimed the lives of two unborn children. However, the bill fails to give women and unborn children proper justice when they are victims of such violent crimes.
Austin Texas' Travis County to Consider Spending $450K on Abortions at Meeting
Austin, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Travis County officials in Austin, Texas are set to discuss, at a December 10 meeting, whether or not they will spend $450,000 to directly pay for abortions. The county has paid for abortions in prior budgets and the Texas Alliance for Life pro-life organization hopes to stop officials this time around.
Pro-Life Group Files Complaint Against Alberto Hodari in Forced Abortion Case
Flint, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Michigan-based abortion practitioner Alberto Hodari is already the subject of a lawsuit from a woman who says he subjected her to a forced abortion. Now, a pro-life group that monitors the illegal and unethical actions of abortion practitioners has filed a formal complaint with the state attorney general.
Planned Parenthood Drops Lawsuit Against Former Abortion Center Director
Bryan, TX (LifeNews.com) -- After losing its initial battle in court in its attempt to silence its former director, a Texas Planned Parenthood has dropped its lawsuit. The abortion business targeted former director Abby Johnson, who recently quit and became pro-life, and the local pro-life group that helped her conversion.
Maryland Pregnancy Center Attack Earns Washington Post, Pro-Life Condemnation
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- A new measure the Montgomery County government is considering that attacks pregnancy centers is so outrageous that the Washington Post editorial board, known for its consistently pro-abortion bent, is joining pro-life advocates in condemning it.
Pro-Life Advocate Threatened With Knife by Woman Seeking Abortion Speaks Out
Duluth, MN (LifeNews.com) -- One of the pro-life sidewalk counselors at a Minnesota abortion center who was attacked on Tuesday at knifepoint by a woman considering an abortion is sharing her story. Leah Winandy and her mother found themselves on the receiving end of a woman who held a knife to their throats.
Woman Heading for Abortion Faces Assault Charges, Pulled Knife on Pro-Lifer
Duluth, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota woman faces assault charges after she allegedly pulled a knife on a pro-life advocate who encouraged her not to have an abortion. The assault follows a shooting that took place in September in Michigan that saw local pro-life advocate Jim Pouillon shot and killed as he protested abortion.
Cincinnati Pro-Life Advocates Worry City Council Bill Would Limit Free Speech
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Local pro-life advocates in Cincinnati, Ohio are concerned that the city council is considering a bill that would ultimately restrict their free speech rights. The proposed ordinance is one of several seen in large cities such as Pittsburgh and Oakland that are targeting pro-life advocates.
Arizona Laws to Reduce Abortions Can Get Pro-Life Legal Group's Help, Court Says
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- A federal court ruled Tuesday that attorneys from two pro-life organizations can help legislation passed in Arizona this year to protect pregnant women and their unborn children. An abortion business has challenged a bill the legislature approved with several new pro-life laws contained in it.
Oakland Bubble Zone Law Targeting Pro-Lifers Subject of ACLJ Appeals Court Brief
Oakland, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The American Center for Law and Justice has filed a new legal brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the bubble zone law implemented by the city of Oakland. The law targets pro-life advocates who help women outside abortion centers find alternatives.
Baltimore City Council OKs Bill to Attack on Pregnancy Centers Over Abortion
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- The Baltimore City Council last night gave its final approval to a bill that is an attack on pregnancy centers that help women find abortion alternatives. City Council Bill 09-0406 would fine pregnancy centers $150 per day if they don't post a sign saying they do not provide abortions.
Victim of Forced Abortion Says Abortion Practitioner "Ripped the Life" Out of Her
Flint, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Caitlin Bruce is the victim of a forced abortion that saw abortion practitioner Alberto Hodari and a staffer forcibly restrain her as she screamed no. Now, Bruce has given an interview to a local television station where she describes how Hodari and his associate "ripped the life" out of her.
MSNBC Attacks Catholic Bishop Tobin in Pat Kennedy-Abortion-Communion Row
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- MSNBC is coming under fire from pro-life Catholics upset about the way two of its show hosts treated Bishop Thomas Tobin. The Rhode Island bishop received national attention the last few days as pro-abortion Congressman Patrick Kennedy made public a private letter admonishing him on abortion.
Scott Roeder's Defense Attorney Uses Necessity Defense in George Tiller Killing
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The defense attorney for former militia activist Scott Roeder, who is charged with killing late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller, is using the necessity defense. That tells the court Roeder feels compelled to kill Tiller because the lives of unborn children were in danger had he not killed him.
Catholic Bishop: Patrick Kennedy Misrepresenting Letter on Communion, Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Patrick Kennedy, a pro-abortion member from Rhode Island, says Bishop Thomas Tobin has asked him to stop receiving communion because of his pro-abortion views. However, Tobin says the demand was merely a voluntary request that was issued two years ago and meant to be private.
Illinois Parental Notification Law on Abortion Blocked Again by Court Decision
Springfield, IL (LifeNews.com) -- The on again, off again nature of the Illinois parental notification law reads like the script of a soap opera because the status of the relationship between the law and the courts changes so frequently. In the latest turn of events, a circuit court judge decided to uphold a restraining order.
Key Pro-Life Democrat Backs Debate, But Not Pro-Abortion Senate Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A key pro-life Democrat, who is seen by political observers as one of the Democrats who would help defeat the pro-abortion Senate health care bill, says he will vote tomorrow for the Motion to Proceed -- allowing the Senate to debate the bill that contains massive abortion funding.
Louisiana Choose Life License Plate Raises Over $64K for Pregnancy Centers
Baton Rouge, LA (LifeNews.com) -- The Choose Life license plates in Louisiana have proved to be a boon to the work of pregnancy centers that provide tangible pregnancy help and abortion alternatives to women. The fund that receives the proceeds from the sales of the plates has donated tens of thousands of dollars to 20 different centers.
Baltimore City Council OKs Measure Targeting Pregnancy Centers on Abortion
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- The Baltimore City Council has signed off on a local ordinance that attacks pregnancy centers by making them post signs saying they do not do abortions or provide contraception. The proposal contains no stipulations for abortion centers saying they don't provide alternatives.
Woman's Lawsuit: She Yelled Stop, Practitioner Continued With Forced Abortion
Flint, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Alberto Hodari owns six abortion centers in Michigan and LifeNews.com has delivered multiple reports on how he has three of them up for sale. A new lawsuit from a woman who says he forced her to have an abortion could explain why Hodari is quickly moving to divest himself of his abortion business.
Diane DeGette Blasted for Religious Discrimination, Says Abortion Debate Closed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Colorado Rep. Diane DeGette, the head of the pro-abortion caucus in the House, is coming under fire for comments saying that religious groups should be shut off from participating in the abortion debate in Congress. Detractors say she is fostering an environment of religious discrimination.
Nevada Pro-Life Groups Oppose Personhood Amendment, Abortion Strategy Poor
Carson City, NV (LifeNews.com) -- Two Nevada pro-life organizations said today they plan to urge their members to oppose the personhood amendment proposed there -- not because they oppose personhood for unborn children, but because they believe the strategy will not result in stopping abortions and only waste time and money.
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota North, South Dakota Makes Record Abortion Profit
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A new annual report issued from Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota shows the abortion business turned a record profit in 2008. Total revenues from 2007 to 2008 rose nearly 11 percent as Planned Parenthood raked in almost $3 million more.
Chicago Pro-Lifers to Protest at Planned Parenthood as Bubble Zone Law Starts
Chicago, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Local pro-life advocates in Chicago are undeterred by the stat of a new bubble zone law that threatens to rob them for their free speech rights outside abortion centers. The city council approved the new law last month that pro-life groups say targets those who provide women alternatives outside abortion centers.
New Jersey Student Stopped From Joining National Pro-Life Event Against Abortion
Camden, NJ (LifeNews.com) -- A New Jersey student who was prevented from participating in a national event along with hundreds of thousands of her peers now has legal representation from a pro-life law group. The Alliance Defense Fund has come to the defense of the unnamed Camden student.
Obama Administration Ignored Second Tip on Scott Roeder Harming George Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration has already come under fire for ignoring one tip about Scott Roeder, the alleged shooter of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Now, new reports indicate the FBI also ignored a letter sent by Roeder relatives warning he may engage in a violent action.
Planned Parenthood Director Who Quit Now Rejected by Episcopalian Church
Bryan, TX (LifeNews.com) -- The religious denominations that embrace abortion do so supposedly because they are tolerant and welcoming of people who disagree on issues like abortion. Yet, that is not proving to be the case for Abby Johnson, the former Planned parenthood director who quit after converting to the pro-life perspective.
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