The Texas Supreme Court ruled on July 1, that Texas could enforce the 1925 abortion ban still on the books.  Texas Alliance for Life has informed us that  "All 23 abortion facilities in Texas have already ceased offering abortions."

The Senate will vote on this bill on Monday Feb 28. Click for Fact sheet showing how this bill would eliminate state restrictions on abortion and explicitly bans a conscience protection law from preventing enforcement.

A decision is expected in June.

The iconic baby feet will give the flag instant recognizability as a pro-life symbol, and the addition of the mother's hands are an important, visible reminder that the pro-life movement's love is directed toward BOTH the unborn child and his/her mother. The white background emphasizes the pro-life movement's goal of non-violence in the womb, and the two distinct colored stripes again emphasize the TWO lives present in a pregnancy.

One week left to vote! Click on title to go to www.prolifeflag.com/vote

Contest to design a unifying flag for the entire prolife movement. Contest ends June 18.

The true story of how politics, family pressure, and fictional statistics played a role in bringing about the decision that struck down laws outlawing or limiting abortions in all 50 states. The movie can be rented or purchased for online viewing, or purchased on DVD. Click on the title to go to the movie website.

Decline in abortion rates are due to decreases in teen sexual activity as well as more pregnant teens choosing life. The morning after pill, as well as contraception, may also be a factor, however, in the reduction of reported pregnancies.

The law includes: defining refusing to provide abortion as sex discrimination, with religious beliefs not to be used as reason not to comply; and gender identity must be accepted as equivalent to biological gender, allowing biological males to compete against females in athletics, and share locker rooms.

Jennifer Christie of Love Louder, Inc. has recorded her poem, “8 Reasons to Stand Up Today for Every Human Life on the Planet.” She became pregnant after rape and loves her child.

The United Nations rights office is collecting the names of organizations and individuals who oppose LGBT rights, and examples of the protection of religious freedom or freedom of conscience that would limit “the enjoyment of human rights (including sexual and reproductive rights) of LGBT persons.” Click title to see full article.

The Federal Drug Administration had determined that mail-order distribution of abortion pills was unsafe; that the pills need to be given in person. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology had sued to remove the in-person requirement during the pandemic, and a federal judge ruled in their favor. But the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has now set aside that ruling.

A retired police officer identified as Officer Chris was quoted: “Based on my experience and training I can confidently say that in my opinion SB5395 the mandated comprehensive sex education bill is nothing but a frame work for grooming children to be victims of sexual abuse and an obscene assault on innocence.”

The excellent training videos from Sidewalk Advocates for Life are now part of an online Virtual Training to avoid the need for in-person training. Of course the local leaders still need to give out the necessary information on the local facility and procedures.

The modified emergency order from the Governor now allows abortions to take place as usual. Click on title to see final edition of timeline of legality of abortions in Texas in March-April 2020 (during COVID).

Baker Jack Phillips declined to bake a cake for a same sex wedding. He also will not make cakes to celebrate divorce or Halloween. Lower courts had upheld a Civil Rights Commission decision against him, but the Supreme Court decided 7-2 that his freedom to follow his faith must be respected.

Arkansas' law to restrict the use of the abortion pill was challenged by Planned Parenthood.

Ireland's 8th amendment has kept abortion illegal in this traditionally Catholic country. But abortion advocates are pushing for legalization.

The CA law requiring pregnancy centers to advertise the availability of state-paid abortions has been challenged. It is blatantly targeted for only pro-life pregnancy centers, and is extremely burdensome, requiring advertising to be done in 13 languages, making print ads cost prohibitive. An attorney for CA admitted that such a burden was unconstitutional! Click for an article about the hearing.

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services announced in January that its Office for Civil Rights will open a division devoted to protecting rights of conscience and religious freedom. The Thomas More Society is available to help pro-life pregnancy centers and health care workers to take advantage of this opportunity to voice complaints and obtain protection for their religious freedom and right to follow their conscience.