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Manchin conditions spending vote on saving Hyde Amendment

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he will not vote for the proposed multi-trillion-dollar spending bill unless it restores the pro-life Hyde Amendment. Progressive House members responded by saying most ...

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Majority of Americans support Hyde Amendment despite progressive claims

The Washington Post awarded Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., two “Pinocchios” for her false claim that the “majority” of Americans oppose the Hyde Amendment. It bans the use of federal funds to provide ...

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Judge blocks Texas Heartbeat Bill saying not every pregnant person is “a woman”

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A temporary injunction against the Texas pro-life Heartbeat Law has been issued by a federal judge on behalf of the Biden administration. Obama appointee U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman contends “a person’s ...

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Founder of 40 Days of Life to headline Parkville Women’s Clinic banquet

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Shawn Carney, founder of the 40 Days of Life movement, recently tweeted, “The abortion industry fears science, reason, and love. We can change endless hearts when we share all three unapologetically.” Carney, ...

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U.S. Supreme Court will consider pro-life and other key issues as new term begins

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The U.S. Supreme Court will open its new term on Monday with several cases of importance to Christians on the docket. Among the 34 it so far has agreed to hear are ...

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Voice for the Voiceless Banquet to feature Dr. Alan Keyes​ Oct 7

Former presidential candidate Ambassador Dr. Allan Keyes will headline the Voice for the Voiceless banquet Thursday, Oct. 7. The event is a fundraiser for Missouri Right to life – Western Region and ...

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Pope Francis states he opposes abortion and same-sex marriage

Although Pope Francis has been criticized for several of his more progressive views, he made a strong statement against abortion and same-sex marriage last week. “Abortion is murder; the church cannot change ...

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Tony Dungy uses social media to explain biblical position on abortion

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Tony Dungy, a broadcaster and former NFL coach, last week went on social media to challenge President Biden’s position on abortion and explain that the Bible clearly sides with the unborn. Dungy, ...

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Missouri cites Down syndrome provision in defending pro-life law in federal court

Attorneys for the state of Missouri focused on Down syndrome diagnoses as the battle over the state’s new pro-life law continued in federal court on Tuesday. “We have to ask ourselves who ...

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Bipartisan group of senators condemns pro-abortion protest outside Kavanaugh’s home

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Pro-abortion activists have forced rare unity among both Democrat and Republican Senators. After pro-abortion activists protested outside Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee from both parties quickly came ...

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Canada may strip charity status of all groups that oppose abortion

Canada may ban the charitable status of groups the liberal government of Justin Trudeau deems “anti-abortion”. The move is being condemned as an “attack” on constitutional freedoms and a misuse of the ...

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New York governor wants Facebook to censor pro-life views

New York’s new governor Kathy Hochul (D) is calling on Facebook to censor the pro-life movement and take steps to combat “misinformation” regarding abortion in the wake of Texas’ “heartbeat” abortion ban, S.B. ...

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Pelosi to bring legislation codifying Roe v. Wade to House floor

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing legislation that would legalize abortion without limitations nationwide and overturn hundreds of state abortion restrictions, including Texas’ new fetal heartbeat ban. Pelosi made the remarks hours ...

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Texas heartbeat law could affect pending pro-life legislation in Missouri

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The new pro-life heartbeat law in Texas could have repercussions in Missouri. The law prohibits abortion after a heartbeat is detected, typically around six weeks. “The Missouri Times” reviewed several pro-life measures ...

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Texas’ strategy on abortion really invented by the Left

As I write these words, Texas is virtually abortion-free. No, Roe v Wade was not overturned. Nor has Texas padlocked Planned Parenthood’s clinics. Rather, abortionists have closed their doors for fear of being sued. Here’s ...

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Pro-life ‘heartbeat bill’ goes into effect in Texas

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A new pro-life law in Texas has gone into effect after the Supreme Court refused to consider a motion to block it. Senate Bill 8 prohibits doctors from performing abortions if a heartbeat ...

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Eighty members of Congress call out Biden for violating abortion conscience laws

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A coalition of 21 senators and 63 members of the U.S. House have signed a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra saying the Biden administration ...

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Missouri strongly supports pro-life heartbeat bill, survey finds

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The pro-life heartbeat bill signed by Gov. Mike Parson has strong support from Missouri voters, a new poll from St. Louis University and YouGov found. The survey, which included questions about a ...

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Eighty members of Congress call out Biden administration’s violation of abortion conscience laws

A coalition of 21 senators and 63 members of the U.S. House have signed a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra saying the ...

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Court says Christian doctors can refuse to perform abortion, gender transition

A federal judge ruled this week that the Biden administration cannot force Christian doctors and religious hospitals to perform abortions or gender transition procedures under Obamacare. The case involves a portion of ...

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Democrat Joe Manchin casts deciding vote to save Hyde Amendment

The prolife Hyde Amendment has survived by a single vote. Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joined with all Republican senators to pass an amendment prohibiting federal dollars from being used ...

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Law professor doubts Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade this term

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A law professor believe the U.S. Supreme Court is divided by thirds into conservatives, liberals and moderates. “I think the most conservative members are Justice Thomas and next Justice Gorsuch, and close ...

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Democrats vote to eliminate pro-life Hyde Amendment

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House Democrats voted this week to eliminate the Hyde Amendment, fulfilling the fears of pro-life voters across the nation. The longstanding legislative provision for decades ensured U.S. taxpayer dollars don’t go to ...

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Pregnant Wichita woman killed by fleeing ‘robber’ – but miracle baby survives

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A pregnant Wichita mother was tragically killed in a car accident on July 6, but doctors were able to save her preborn baby boy. Samantha Russell, 22, was at an intersection in Wichita, ...

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Kate Mulgrew, Star Trek’s groundbreaking first female captain, chose life

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the airing of Star Trek: Voyager’s final episode, ending the run of a beloved Star Trek re-imagining.  It featured the franchise’s first female leader, Captain ...

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