The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a ban on taxpayer funding for abortion, but most of the conversation in Washington, D.C., revolved around what Congress didn’t consider.
President Obama reaffirmed his support for women to make their own decisions regarding pregnancy on Thursday (Jan. 22), the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Abortion opponents anticipating legislative gains by a Republican-dominated Congress were thrown into disarray after GOP leaders withdrew an anti-abortion bill that had been seen as a done deal.
Abortion activists are on a campaign against pro-life crisis pregnancy centers in Maryland, and newly uncovered emails show they are advising county officials on how to steer women away from pro-life assistance.
In 2014, the pro-life movement celebrated significant victories: The abortion rate dropped to its lowest point since Roe v. Wade and more than 70 abortion facilities shut their doors.