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CNN covers for Obama on infanticide support, cuts key information - Jill Stanek

Slate writer: I would have aborted my son if I had known of his disability

Kathleen Gilbert Thu Mar 01 16:50 EST Abortion

"I'm so grateful that Ronan is my child,” Emily Rapp wrote in her column. “I also wish he'd never been born."

‘Cookies for Life’: 10-year-old ex-Girl Scout raises thousands for pro-life with home-baked cookies

Peter Baklinski Thu Mar 01 16:09 EST Culture of Life

When Grace Swanke, 10, found out that Girl Scouts is entangled with Planned Parenthood she decided to make and sell her own brand of cookie, but with a pro-life twist.

BREAKING: Amendment to protect religious liberty under Obama mandate fails in U.S. Senate 51-48

Ben Johnson Thu Mar 01 11:51 EST Abortion

The Blunt Amendment, which would have amended the Obama administration's abortifacient birth control mandate to protect religious liberty, has just failed in the U.S. Senate in a 51-48 vote.

Two Texas abortionists ordered to pay thousands in fines for violating standards of care

John Jalsevac Thu Mar 01 18:23 EST Abortion

“The Board actions prove that these two abortionists were providing substandard services and cutting corners on women's health," Troy Newman said.

Leading pro-life Virginia Delegate concerned about amended ultrasound bill

Ben Johnson Thu Mar 01 18:10 EST Politics

“What I'm gonna, do, I can't say at this point,” Delegate Marshall told LifeSiteNews about how he will vote on the bill.

Maryland governor signs same-sex ‘marriage’ bill as referendum clears first hurdle

Kathleen Gilbert Thu Mar 01 17:16 EST Homosexuality

Supporters of traditional marriage in the state say the fight over the issue is just beginning, and say they believe voters will overturn the new law.

UN security guards confiscate pro-life literature from students

Wendy Wright Thu Mar 01 15:18 EST Abortion

The young people insist they were not leafleting, which is forbidden on UN property, though it is routinely ignored.

The 13 Catholic Senators who voted against allowing Catholic organizations conscience rights

John Jalsevac Thu Mar 01 14:24 EST Abortion

"It is disappointing to witness a group of senators misled on this issue at the expense of one of our key founding principles," said Matt Smith, president of Catholic Advocate.

Media mogul Andrew Breitbart dies at 43, called pro-life cause ‘most important issue’

Patrick B. Craine Thu Mar 01 09:31 EST Freedom

In the speech at a Students for Life briefing last month, the father of four revealed that he was adopted and that this was a crucial factor in his conversion to the pro-life cause.

Widespread media focus on abortion opens door for pro-life gains in UK

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Thu Mar 01 18:07 EST Abortion

At the same time pro-lifers should beware rejoicing in government calls for a “public consultation” on abortion practices, according to UK pro-life leader Anthony Ozimic.

Vatican prelate blasts UN demand to abolish all laws against homosexual activity

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent Thu Mar 01 17:37 EST Homosexuality

“It’s not possible to impose on the poor this kind of European mentality,” Cardinal Robert Sarah told the National Catholic Register.

UN sponsors first World Down Syndrome Day: greatest threat is abortion

Thaddeus Baklinski Thu Mar 01 14:03 EST Culture of Life

Pro-life activists are thrilled the UN is supporting the international event, and hope it will draw attention to the high abortion rate for children with Down's.


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