‘I’m So Glad I Didn’t Listen’: Mother Who Rejected Advice to Abort Proves Doctor Wrong

‘I’m So Glad I Didn’t Listen’: Mother Who Rejected Advice to Abort Proves Doctor Wrong

BRISBANE, Australia — A mother from Australia is expressing her thankfulness after refusing advice to abort her son, who was born with his intestines outside of his body. Holly Hodgson of Brisbane was informed during her 12-week scan that her son had gastroschisis. “The radiologist said it would be fine, but then when I went to […]

Missouri to Pay Over $156,000 in Attorney’s Fees to Planned Parenthood Over Hospital Privileges Suit

Missouri to Pay Over $156,000 in Attorney’s Fees to Planned Parenthood Over Hospital Privileges Suit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The state of Missouri has been ordered to pay over $156,00 in attorney’s fees to the abortion giant Planned Parenthood after it had been sued for seeking to revoke the abortion license of the organization’s Columbia location. As previously reported, Planned Parenthood of Columbia ceased providing medical abortions in November as the University […]

Illinois Sued Over Medical Law on Religious Refusals Believed to Require Abortion Referrals

Illinois Sued Over Medical Law on Religious Refusals Believed to Require Abortion Referrals

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The state of Illinois has been sued over a newly passed law that mandates referrals for those who decline procedures for religious reasons, as it raises concerns that pro-life doctors may be forced to provide referrals and information about obtaining an abortions. As previously reported, Senate Bill 1564, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) […]

Judge Dismisses Satanic Temple Suit Seeking ‘Religious Exemption’ From Abortion Waiting Period

Judge Dismisses Satanic Temple Suit Seeking ‘Religious Exemption’ From Abortion Waiting Period

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the atheist group known as the Satanic Temple that sought a religious exemption from a state law requiring mothers to wait 72 hours for an abortion following their initial visit to an abortion facility. As previously reported, the New York-based Satanic Temple announced […]

Idaho Posts List of Locations With Free Ultrasounds in Effort to Save Unborn Babies

Idaho Posts List of Locations With Free Ultrasounds in Effort to Save Unborn Babies

BOISE, Idaho — The Department of Health and Welfare in Idaho has posted a list of locations that provide free ultrasounds for pregnant mothers in compliance with a new law that is meant to help save the lives of unborn babies. In March, Idaho lawmakers passed H.B. 516, which mandates that a list be “compiled by […]

Illinois Medical Bill on Religious Refusals Considered Blow to Conscience Rights

Illinois Medical Bill on Religious Refusals Considered Blow to Conscience Rights

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A medical bill in Illinois that was signed into law this week by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is raising concern as pro-life groups in the state believe that its referral mandates for those who decline procedures for religious reasons are a blow to conscience rights. Senate Bill 1564, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss […]

Democrats Adopt Platform Proposing to Force Americans to Pay for Others’ Abortions

Democrats Adopt Platform Proposing to Force Americans to Pay for Others’ Abortions

PHILADELPHIA — Democrats adopted on Monday a party platform that calls for forcing Americans to pay for the abortions of others by repealing the federal Hyde Amendment. As previously reported, the platform, which was released on July 1 and covers a variety of issues from social security to gun violence prevention to terrorism, also expresses […]

Medical Groups Sue Over Vermont Requirement to Counsel Patients on Assisted Suicide

Medical Groups Sue Over Vermont Requirement to Counsel Patients on Assisted Suicide

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Two medical groups have filed a federal lawsuit to challenge language in the Vermont’s assisted suicide law that they believe requires physicians to counsel patients about ending their lives. The Vermont Alliance for Ethical Healthcare and Tennessee-based Christian Medical and Dental Association were represented in the suit on Tuesday, along with several doctors […]

Six Indiana Planned Parenthood Locations to Close Over Declining Business

Six Indiana Planned Parenthood Locations to Close Over Declining Business

Six Planned Parenthood locations in Indiana will close by the end of the year due to declining business, most notably since women are obtaining contraceptives elsewhere and Pap smears do not need to be as frequent. According to reports, the Muncie location closed on Friday and the Terre Haute location is set to close on Wednesday. The Fishers office […]

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