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'Heartbeat' bills gaining momentum in several states, including Kentucky and Mississippi

February 18, 2019

'Heartbeat' bills gaining momentum in several states, including Kentucky and Mississippi

Pro-life "heartbeat bills" are built on the simple premise that human life should be protected at the first detection of a heartbeat, which can be as early as six weeks and as late as twelve weeks into a pregnancy.

Kentucky House passes bill banning abortions if Roe v. Wade overturned

February 15, 2019

Kentucky House passes bill banning abortions if Roe v. Wade overturned

Lawmakers in Kentucky’s House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state – if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Ohio reintroduces 'heartbeat' abortion bill as new governor vows to sign it into law

February 14, 2019

Ohio reintroduces 'heartbeat' abortion bill as new governor vows to sign it into law

When Ohio legislators first passed the heartbeat bill, which would make abortions illegal once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, it was dead on arrival to former Gov. John Kasich's veto pen in December.

Vermont late-term abortion bill has pro-life advocates concerned

February 13, 2019

Vermont late-term abortion bill has pro-life advocates concerned

Vermont’s new abortion bill is under fire from pro-life advocates as it would effectively sanction late-term abortion procedures and bar prosecution of “any individual” who performs or attempts an abortion.

Rep. Roger Marshall: NY abortion law is a danger to mothers – I know, as a doctor who's delivered 5,000 babies

February 11, 2019

Rep. Roger Marshall: NY abortion law is a danger to mothers – I know, as a doctor who's delivered 5,000 babies

I’m a member of the U.S. House of Representatives who is pro-life. But I’m more than just a politician reciting pro-life talking points. I’m also a physician who has delivered 5,000 babies and spent 30 years caring for expecting mothers and guiding families through pregnancy.

Abortion survivors on new late-term abortion bills: 'Where were my rights in the womb?'

February 11, 2019

Abortion survivors on new late-term abortion bills: 'Where were my rights in the womb?'

Proponents of abortion bills say they are pushing for women's reproductive rights, but three survivors of the procedure say it is a human rights issue.

When I was born my parents were told I was 'not viable.' Here's what's happened 35 years later

February 9, 2019

When I was born my parents were told I was 'not viable.' Here's what's happened 35 years later

“Do you want us to let him go?” Those were the first words that were spoken over me as I came into the world. Those were the words of my delivery room doctor. As he assessed me and my situation all he could tell my parents is that I was “not viable.” His best-case scenario would be that even if I could somehow survive I would “never lead a full life.”

New Mexico abortion bill called 'most extreme in the nation'

February 8, 2019

New Mexico abortion bill called 'most extreme in the nation'

Following the New York abortion law celebrated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Vermont is pushing a "right to abortion" bill that goes even further, but opponents of a new bill say New Mexico's proposed abortion law would be the "most extreme bill in the nation" due to its far-reaching changes.

Dr. Kent Ingle: ‘Pro-abortion bills’ are inhumane, repugnant and vile

February 8, 2019

Dr. Kent Ingle: ‘Pro-abortion bills’ are inhumane, repugnant and vile

With late-term abortions – those performed after 28 weeks – no serious medical situation exists that requires the infant to be aborted to save the mother’s life.

Trump urges the US to 'cherish the dignity and sanctity of life' at National Prayer Breakfast

February 7, 2019

Trump urges the US to 'cherish the dignity and sanctity of life' at National Prayer Breakfast

President Trump said the U.S. must “build a culture” that will cherish the “dignity and sanctity of human life,” during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Thursday.