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  1. News

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    Angeline Tan

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    May 8, 2026

    Abortion pill lawsuit provision removed from Missouri's ‘born-alive’ bill

    After inking a late-night agreement with Missouri Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans removed provisions from the state’s “born-alive” protections bill that would have allowed chemical abortion-related civil lawsuits. Key Takeaways:   Senate Bill 999 would ensure that abortion …

    Abortion pill lawsuit provision removed from Missouri's ‘born-alive’ bill
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    Angeline Tan

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    May 7, 2026

    Pastor convicted for preaching Gospel in Northern Ireland buffer zone

    Retired Northern Ireland (NI) Baptist pastor Clive Johnston has been convicted and fined for preaching the Gospel within one of NI’s contentious abortion facility buffer zones. Key Takeaways: Pastor Clive Johnston, 78, was convicted and fined for preaching the …

    Pastor convicted for preaching Gospel in Northern Ireland buffer zone
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 8, 2026

    Three states ask court not to pause joint abortion pill lawsuit

    The States of Missouri, Kansas, and Idaho filed a legal notice of supplemental authority before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on May 5. The States point out how the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals …

    Three states ask court not to pause joint abortion pill lawsuit
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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 8, 2026

    The reality behind the 911 calls to Chicago's 'all-trimester' abortion business

    Hope Clinic, an abortion business chain, is located in Granite City, Illinois, and opened a second location — an "all-trimester" facility — in Chicago last year. Despite having not even been open one full year, the facility has already had at …

    The reality behind the 911 calls to Chicago's 'all-trimester' abortion business
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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 8, 2026

    Catholic priest was twice offered 'assisted dying' for a broken hip

    A Catholic priest in Canada was twice urged to consider Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) while in the hospital for a broken hip though he was not terminally ill and was morally opposed to it. Key Takeaways: Father Larry Holland …

    Catholic priest was twice offered 'assisted dying' for a broken hip
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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 7, 2026

    Abortion proponents push misoprostol-only abortions in wake of uncertainty

    As the status of mifepristone — commonly referred to as the abortion pill — remains uncertain, abortion proponents are again pushing for alternative methods, including the use of misoprostol alone ("misoprostol-only") for chemical abortions. Key Takeaways: The Fifth Circuit Court of …

    Abortion proponents push misoprostol-only abortions in wake of uncertainty
  7. News

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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 7, 2026

    Iowa lawmakers pass bill restricting mail-order abortion pills

    Lawmakers in Iowa have passed a bill that will outlaw mail-order distribution of abortion-inducing drugs within the state. The legislation next heads to the desk of Governor Kim Reynolds for her signature. Key Takeaways: House File 2788 passed …

    Iowa lawmakers pass bill restricting mail-order abortion pills
  8. Videos

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    May 5, 2026

    Lila Rose Reacts to Possible Ban on Mail-Order Abortion Pills | Fox News Interview

    Lila Rose appears on Fox News to discuss the Supreme Court’s temporary administrative stay of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on the distribution of abortion pills by mail: “We’re calling...

    Lila Rose Reacts to Possible Ban on Mail-Order Abortion Pills | Fox News Interview
  9. News

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    Michael Seibel

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    May 6, 2026

    GUEST OPINION: Abortion pill makers fail to do job of enforcing drug's safeguards

    Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this guest post are solely those of the author. People often ask whether a class-action lawsuit against the manufacturers of mifepristone (Danco Laboratories’ Mifeprex and GenBioPro’s generic) is feasible under traditional product-liability theories …

    GUEST OPINION: Abortion pill makers fail to do job of enforcing drug's safeguards
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    Savannah Evans

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    May 6, 2026

    New campaign challenges negative narratives about pregnancy and motherhood

    For decades, cultural messaging around pregnancy has often portrayed it as something disruptive of a woman's identity, body image, and future — but a newly-launched campaign aims to challenge these messages. Key Takeaways: ReThink Pregnancy, a campaign born of …

    New campaign challenges negative narratives about pregnancy and motherhood
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    Isabella Doer

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    May 8, 2026

    Safe Haven baby boxes dedicated in three more communities

    Safe Haven Baby Boxes are truly saving lives, and in April, boxes were added to three different communities in the hopes that even more might be saved. Key Takeaways: Safe Haven Baby Boxes were recently dedicated in Lovington, New Mexico …

    Safe Haven baby boxes dedicated in three more communities
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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 6, 2026

    New lawsuit challenges 'deceptive' language in Virginia abortion amendment

    The Founding Freedoms Law Center has filed a lawsuit asking the court to declare that the language on an abortion ballot measure set to go before Virginia voters this November is unconstitutional because it is misleading. The suit also seeks …

    New lawsuit challenges 'deceptive' language in Virginia abortion amendment
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    Angeline Tan

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    May 7, 2026

    US bishops urge Congress to reject IVF insurance mandate

    The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling on Congress to steer away from a federal IVF bill, cautioning that the initiative would increase the loss of human beings in their earliest developmental stages, while also pressuring employers and …

    US bishops urge Congress to reject IVF insurance mandate
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 4, 2026

    US Supreme Court temporarily restores mail-order abortion pill dispensing

    The United States Supreme Court has ordered that "the May 1, 2026 order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit" is "hereby administratively stayed until 5 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, May 11, 2026." This stay …

    US Supreme Court temporarily restores mail-order abortion pill dispensing
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 8, 2026

    SOBERING: The human cost of the abortion pill

    More than 700,000 abortions by pill are taking place annually, making up an estimated 65% or more of all abortions recorded in the United States in 2025. This is not freedom. It has serious consequences: lives of babies lost …

    SOBERING: The human cost of the abortion pill
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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 6, 2026

    Colorado governor signs bill expanding state's safe haven law

    Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation last week expanding the state's safe haven law, allowing parents 30 days to legally surrender an infant they feel unable to care for. Key Takeaways: HB 26-1024 raises the maximum age of …

    Colorado governor signs bill expanding state's safe haven law
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    Wesley J. Smith

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    May 4, 2026

    Bioethicists promote abortion, arguing preborn baby is 'gestator’s' body part

    (National Review) Anyone paying attention knows that the medical establishment does not believe in any restriction on abortion, and moreover, that it should be provided free anytime a woman wants to terminate a pregnancy. For example, a current editorial …

    Bioethicists promote abortion, arguing preborn baby is 'gestator’s' body part
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 4, 2026

    Abortion proponents vow to defy pause on mail-order abortion

    Abortionists plan to defy a recent US Appeals Court ruling that paused mail-order dispensing of the drug, which had been allowed under the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) 2023 expansion of abortion pill access. Key Takeaways: Following the …

    Abortion proponents vow to defy pause on mail-order abortion
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    Isabella Doer

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    May 4, 2026

    Lawmaker quizzes pro-abortion researcher about 'favorite abortion' procedure

    Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) put an abortion supporter on the spot April 28 when he pressed American University scholar Jessica Waters during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing, asking her repeatedly to name her “favorite” type of abortion procedure. Waters …

    Lawmaker quizzes pro-abortion researcher about 'favorite abortion' procedure
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 2, 2026

    Abortion pill maker Danco to SCOTUS: Undo the pause on mail-order abortions

    UPDATE, 5/4/26: The Supreme Court has granted Danco a temporary administrative stay in this case, restoring mail-order abortions temporarily, until Monday, May 11. 5/2/26: One day after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in …

    Abortion pill maker Danco to SCOTUS: Undo the pause on mail-order abortions
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    Angeline Tan

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    May 7, 2026

    Family welcomes rare identical triplets in pregnancy surprise

    Mary Studebaker and Shane Perkins were already raising a 10-year-old daughter when they hoped to add another child to their family. Instead, they received a triple surprise. Key Takeaways: Mary Studebaker and Shane Perkins were surprised when they …

    Family welcomes rare identical triplets in pregnancy surprise
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    Angeline Tan

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    May 7, 2026

    Singapore tries novel approach to address plummeting birth rates

    Singapore has kickstarted a new national workgroup to tackle its quickly declining fertility rate, with officials pledging reforms meant to boost marriage and parenthood. Key Takeaways: Singapore's fertility rate has dropped to a record low of 0.87. The …

    Singapore tries novel approach to address plummeting birth rates
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    Nancy Flanders

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    May 5, 2026

    Planned Parenthood blog says preborn babies look 'similar to dryer lint'

    In its ongoing effort to lie to women and dehumanize preborn humans to make money, an April 10 post to Planned Parenthood's blog tells women that "early in pregnancy," their children are merely "pregnancy tissue" that "looks similar to …

    Planned Parenthood blog says preborn babies look 'similar to dryer lint'
  24. Press

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    May 1, 2026

    Fifth Circuit Decision Halting Mail-Order Abortion Pill Major Step Forward

    Fifth Circuit Decision Halting Mail-Order Abortion Pill Major Step Forward Lila Rose Calls for Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pill Washington, D.C. – Today, Live Action, one of the nation’s leading human rights organizations, commends the United States Court …

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    Nancy Flanders

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    May 6, 2026

    Baby died at 34 weeks as hospital staff 'ignored' mom with high risk pregnancy

    An inquest has revealed that Northern Ireland hospital staff "ignored" a pregnant woman and her severe pain in the days leading up to her baby's death at 34 weeks. Key Takeaways: Martina Tierney was experiencing severe abdominal pain when …

    Baby died at 34 weeks as hospital staff 'ignored' mom with high risk pregnancy
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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 5, 2026

    Human Matters with Sami Parker examines the rise of big families

    In the latest episode of Human Matters with Sami Parker, a video series powered by Live Action, Parker takes a look at the seemingly growing number of large families, many of whom have a presence online. Is this just a …

    Human Matters with Sami Parker examines the rise of big families
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    Carole Novielli

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    May 1, 2026

    Court pauses mail-order abortion pill dispensing due to Louisiana lawsuit

    UPDATE, 5/4/26: Upon request of abortion pill manufacturer Danco, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary administrative stay on the Fifth Circuit's decision, allowing mail-order abortion pill dispensing to be restored. The stay will …

    Court pauses mail-order abortion pill dispensing due to Louisiana lawsuit
  28. Videos

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    May 1, 2026

    Lila Rose Debates “Abortion Is Murder: Prove Me Wrong”

    Should abortion be legal? We often hear the issue of a woman’s “bodily autonomy” connected with discussions around abortion. But does a child have bodily autonomy? Can a mother’s and a child’s rights...

    Lila Rose Debates “Abortion Is Murder: Prove Me Wrong”
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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 4, 2026

    Group sues seven Utah fertility clinics on behalf of multiple women

    The pro-life group Voice for the Voiceless has filed a lawsuit against seven Utah fertility clinics, alleging that the clinics violate constitutional protections and state law when they dispose of embryos created during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Key …

    Group sues seven Utah fertility clinics on behalf of multiple women
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    Angeline Tan

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    May 6, 2026

    Preemie born at 23 weeks weighing a pound is home after 172 days in NICU

    A premature baby born at just 23 weeks gestation, weighing a mere 1 lb., 1 oz., has been discharged from the hospital after spending 172 days in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Northern Virginia, over 5,000 miles …

    Preemie born at 23 weeks weighing a pound is home after 172 days in NICU
  31. News

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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 1, 2026

    California lawmakers want non-physicians to commit late-term abortions

    A bill to allow non-physicians to commit abortions past the first trimester is advancing through the California legislature. Key Takeaways: In 2013, California allowed non-physicians to commit abortions, and in 2022, expanded to allowing nurse practitioners (NPs) without …

    California lawmakers want non-physicians to commit late-term abortions
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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 5, 2026

    Connecticut officials celebrate two safe haven surrenders

    Connecticut leaders are celebrating after two infants were safely surrendered recently via the state's safe haven surrender laws. Safe haven laws enable a mother and/or father who feel unable to care for their newborn to safely surrender that …

    Connecticut officials celebrate two safe haven surrenders
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    Joanna Calhoun

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    May 2, 2026

    Philadelphia teen charged with 'voluntary manslaughter' for stabbing newborn to death

    The District Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia has charged a teen girl with voluntary manslaughter for the killing of her newborn baby girl. The juvenile’s identity is unknown to the public.  Key Takeaways: A Philadelphia teen is charged with …

    Philadelphia teen charged with 'voluntary manslaughter' for stabbing newborn to death
  34. News

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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 3, 2026

    Germany's birth rate reaches record low

    Preliminary figures recently released from Germany's Federal Statistical Office reveal that the country's birth rate for 2025 was at the lowest level since 1946. Key Takeaways: Preliminary figures show 654,300 births in Germany in 2025, a 3 …

    Germany's birth rate reaches record low
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    Anne Marie Williams, RN, BSN

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    May 7, 2026

    Doing Hard Things: Amber's journey as a teen mom led her to help other moms

    Shortly before her 16th birthday, Amber took a pregnancy test in the bathroom at her local Food Lion grocery store, and was shocked to see two pink lines — but despite her shock, she was determined to parent her baby. However …

    Doing Hard Things: Amber's journey as a teen mom led her to help other moms
  36. News

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    Angeline Tan

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    May 4, 2026

    Abortion haven of New Mexico eliminates all reporting of abortion data

    Following the signing of Senate Bill 30 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico will no longer require abortionists to report abortion data. Key Takeaways: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill that eliminates the state requirement for abortion facilities …

    Abortion haven of New Mexico eliminates all reporting of abortion data
  37. News

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    Angeline Tan

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    May 3, 2026

    Charges dismissed against pro-life grandma for silent pro-life witness

    A Scottish court has dismissed charges against a 75-year-old pro-life grandmother, who was arrested for silently protesting outside an abortion facility, indicating a major triumph for free speech and peaceful pro-life witness.  Key Takeaways: Rose Docherty …

    Charges dismissed against pro-life grandma for silent pro-life witness
  38. News

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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 5, 2026

    Britain sees 'demographic turning point' of more deaths than births

    Britain is projected to have more deaths than births in 2026, as well as through the rest of the decade, with experts warning the nation is facing a "demographic turning point." Key Takeaways: Estimates from the Office for National Statistics …

    Britain sees 'demographic turning point' of more deaths than births
  39. News

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    Carole Novielli

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    May 1, 2026

    Florida and Texas agree to put abortion pill lawsuit against FDA and others on hold

    The States of Florida and Texas have agreed to a 'stay' in a joint lawsuit filed against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and abortion pill manufacturers Danco and GenBioPro (GBP), while the FDA conducts a safety review …

    Florida and Texas agree to put abortion pill lawsuit against FDA and others on hold
  40. News

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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 2, 2026

    Women's group urges investigation into 'abortion pill safes' in Malta

    The  National Council of Women of Malta has called for an investigation into the presence of locked abortion pill 'safes' that have been placed at various locations within the country. Malta has some of the world's strongest pro-life …

    Women's group urges investigation into 'abortion pill safes' in Malta
  41. News

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    Nancy Flanders

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    May 2, 2026

    WATCH: Five families describe the pressure to abort after a prenatal diagnosis

    A new video compilation from Live Action exposes the intense pressure medical professionals often put on parents to abort their children or let them die following a diagnosis. Key Takeaways: Five families share their stories of pressure to abort their …

    WATCH: Five families describe the pressure to abort after a prenatal diagnosis
  42. News

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    Angeline Tan

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    May 3, 2026

    British High Court repeals conviction in pro-life free speech case 

    A High Court judge has reportedly repealed the conviction of veteran pro-life campaigner David Skinner, decreeing that his email containing graphic abortion images was safeguarded by free speech laws. The move is a remarkable victory for pro-life advocates …

    British High Court repeals conviction in pro-life free speech case 
  43. Videos

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    Apr 29, 2026

    Fathers Speak Out on Their Deepest Regret

    What happens when a man wants to protect his preborn child but can’t? This video shares the personal stories of two young men who faced unplanned pregnancies and the emotional weight and peer pressure...

    Fathers Speak Out on Their Deepest Regret
  44. News

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    Bridget Sielicki

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    May 1, 2026

    Baby born on flight from Atlanta to Portland: 'The whole plane cheered'

    What started as a routine flight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Portland, Oregon, turned into a story one woman will never forget: Ashley Blair gave birth to her daughter, Brielle, while on board the five-hour flight. Key Takeaways: Ashley Blair …

    Baby born on flight from Atlanta to Portland: 'The whole plane cheered'
  45. News

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    Cassy Cooke

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    Apr 29, 2026

    SCOTUS rules 9-0 that pregnancy center can sue NJ in federal court

    The Supreme Court has issued a 9-0 ruling allowing a New Jersey pregnancy resource center (PRC) to bring its First Amendment claim to federal court, after the PRC faced harassment and discrimination from the state's attorney general. Key …

    SCOTUS rules 9-0 that pregnancy center can sue NJ in federal court
  46. News

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    Melissa Manion

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    Apr 30, 2026

    Billboard vandalized twice, but pro-life group remains undeterred

    A billboard meant to honor motherhood in Colorado has been vandalized not once, but twice in one month. The organization behind it is now more determined than ever to spread its life-affirming message. Key Takeaways: The billboard of a …

    Billboard vandalized twice, but pro-life group remains undeterred
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    Cassy Cooke

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    May 5, 2026

    Athlete mom Allyson Felix announces 2028 Olympics bid

    Allyson Felix, widely considered to be the greatest female track-and-field athlete of all time, has announced that she will begin training for a bid to compete in the 2028 Olympic games — and she's asking, "What if motherhood …

    Athlete mom Allyson Felix announces 2028 Olympics bid
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    Nancy Flanders

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    Apr 29, 2026

    REPORT: Biden administration secretly funneled $90M to Planned Parenthood

    According to The Daily Wire, the Biden administration used the code word "Benghazi" to ensure Planned Parenthood kept $90 million in small business loans that it wrongly accepted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Takeaways: During the COVID-19 pandemic …

    REPORT: Biden administration secretly funneled $90M to Planned Parenthood
  49. News

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    Nancy Flanders

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    May 1, 2026

    Kentucky's last independent abortion business has been demolished

    The building that was home to Kentucky's last independent abortion business has been demolished, more than a year after its imminent destruction was announced. Key Takeaways: EMW Women's Surgical Center was the main abortion business in Louisville, Kentucky …

    Kentucky's last independent abortion business has been demolished
  50. Videos

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    Apr 28, 2026

    Destitute With An Abortion Appointment Scheduled, Jess Asked God To Physically Stop Her

    Jessica was 21 when she found herself facing an unexpected pregnancy in a destitute situation: "The guy who got me pregnant had a drug addiction, I wasn't in communication with my father at that poin...

    Destitute With An Abortion Appointment Scheduled, Jess Asked God To Physically Stop Her