Insights from the Human Life Review January 28, 2026

  

On the VP, Hyde Amendment, March for Life, and more

Scroll to view all articles NEWSWORTHY: ProLifers: There Is No Flexibility on Taxpayer-Funded Abortions By Jacqueline O'Hara President Donald Trump seems to have underestimated the importance of the Hyde Amendment to the pro-life movement. But on taxpayer funding for abortion, pro-lifers are not budging. International Planned Parenthood Slashes Nearly 1,000 Jobs Due to Trump Funding Cuts By Matt Lamb The blame lies with groups such as Planned Parenthood that are so intent on killing preborn babies that they would rather forfeit taxpayer dollars than stop abortions. The Pro-Abortion VP at the March for Life By Edward Mechmann We all know that the president and his supporters like to trumpet that he and his administration are “the most pro-life ever”. But, as the great Alfred E. Smith used to say, “let’s look at the record.” And particularly, let’s look at the last few years and see what the vice president is on record supporting.  WEBSITE POSTS: Championing Life Begins at Home By Thomas Griffin Crafting a new generation of those who see the precious quality of life begins at home, because it is at home where we first learn to love. Celebrating Babies in Public Spaces By Rev. Canon Victor Lee Austin Midway through a recent flight I noticed that the row ahead had a couple with a baby and a young fellow—four people in the three seats. I had not noticed them! They were casually dressed and lovely. The young fellow was by the window, the two adults side-by-side, armrest raised, nestling and dozing with their baby, shoulder to shoulder. With Fresh Eyes By Diane Moriarty Well Dobbs is sure turning out to be a pro-life bust. Or is it? ... But law only provides order for an accepted conduct, good or bad. Being civilized is more demanding. Homily for the 2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life By Most Rev. James D. Conley I have said to young people in my diocese, young people of your generation, I firmly believe that fifty years from now, when my generation will have gone to God, your grandchildren will ask you, is it true that when you were my age, they put to death children in the womb? Our goal is not just to make abortion illegal. Our goal is to make abortion unthinkable! Catechesis of Despair By the Venerable Dr. Tara Jernigan It is just another bleary January Monday morning. ... Actually, Eeyore, it’s not all grey and drear. The Bible often describes our human experience as a choice between two paths, the way of life and the way of death. Confessions on Confessions By Brian Caulfield St. Augustine is a towering figure in Western civilization, with his Confessions, a foundational work not only of theology and philosophy but of literature and psychology as well. ... If you have not read Confessions, you must at least go to the library, pick the volume off the shelf and open randomly to a page – just as he did with the New Testament – and see what insight the great Augustine has for you. Your support is greatly needed. PLEASE SEND A DONATION (Click here) Sign up to receive the newsletter Current Issue Online!

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