NATIONAL PRO-LIFE NEWS

Actresses Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow Promote Abortion Business
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Actresses Blythe Danner and Gwyneth Paltrow are at it again, asking abortion advocates across the country to donate money to the nation's largest abortion business.

Catholic Pro-Life Leader Feuds With Barack Obama's "Catholic" Backers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life Catholic is feuding with supporters of Barack Obama who claim to be Catholic but join the candidate in violating the Church's teachings by strongly supporting abortion and embryonic stem cell research. Catholic League President Bill Donahue says true Catholics would oppose Obama.

Researcher: 46 Percent of American Health Insurance Plans Cover Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The chances are good that your health insurance plan covers elective abortions since 46 percent of all health insurance plans in the United States do so. A leading researcher urges pro-life advocates to investigate their plans to find out whether they are unknowingly supporting abortion.

Post-Abortion Group Upset Planned Parenthood Exploited Mother's Day
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading post-abortion women's group is upset that Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards exploited Mother's Day for fundraising for the nation's largest abortion business. Planned Parenthood also came under fire for saying promoting abortion is more important than civil rights.

Poll Shows Pope Benedict XVI's Trip Motivated Catholics on Pro-Life Issues
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion finds that Pope Benedict XVI motivated Catholics to take a stronger stand on pro-life and moral issues. The survey found half of respondents revealed a desire to lead a more moral life as a result of the pope's visit.

Democratic Party Chair Bashes John McCain's on Judges Over Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Responding to the speech eventual Republican presidential nominee John McCain gave earlier this week saying he wanted judges who will not make law, Democratic Party chairman Howard Dean bashed him. Dean said McCain's judges would overturn Roe and limit abortions.

New York Times Columnist: Clinton Should Quit to Unite Abortion Supporters
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A New York Times columnist says Hillary Clinton should get out of the race of the Democratic nomination for president so abortion supporters can unite behind pro-abortion hopeful Barack Obama. One news observer says the comment makes it appear promoting abortion is the most important issue.

Planned Parenthood Says Best Mother's Day Gift is Donation for Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business, has a message for moms: send us more money. Cecile Richards, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, sent out a fund-raising request this week one pro-life advocate says is grotesque.

Bella Movie DVD Officially On Sale Today, Leads Amazon.com Pre-Sales
Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Readers of LifeNews.com had the opportunity to purchase a DVD copy of the heartwarming movie Bella weeks ago, and now the general public can purchase the film. Already, the pro-life themed movie is the most popular pre-sell DVD in its category at Amazon.com.

Pro-Life Advocates Plan to Protest Abortion at NEA Summer Conference
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates plan to protest abortion at the upcoming National Education Association convention at the Washington Convention Center on July 2nd. The NEA has upset pro-life advocates many times over the years and, most recently, when it hosted a forum featuring a late-term abortion practitioner.

John McCain Promises Supreme Court Judges With Restraint on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a speech at Wake Forest University today, eventual Republican presidential nominee John McCain promised to appoint Supreme Court judges who will show proper restraint. Although he didn't mention abortion specifically, McCain's kind of judges would be the ones most likely to support an effort to overturn the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that resulted in unlimited abortions.

United Methodist Church Takes Small Pro-Life Steps to Oppose Abortion
Ft. Worth, TX (LifeNews.com) -- The United Methodist Church is finally getting some praise from the pro-life community for its recent small steps in promoting a pro-life position on abortion. The Protestant denomination has long come under criticism for its involvement in a pro-abortion coalition for religious groups.

Pro-Life Democrat Tony Campolo Joins Pro-Abortion Party's Platform Cmte
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Democratic Party has the strongest pro-abortion stance possible, but the Reverend Tony Campolo, author and evangelical leader, has been appointed to the committee that will review the platform. Campolo has vowed to represent pro-lifers “to the highest members of the Democratic Party.”

Pro-Life Congressman Will Head Up Republican Convention Platform Committee
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life Congressman has been selected to head up the Republican Party's platform committee at its upcoming convention. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a freshman California lawmaker, will lead the panel the last week of August to craft the party's positions on abortion and other issues

Planned Parenthood Abortion Businesses Getting Bigger, Pro-Lifer Knows Why
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood's new abortion centers in places like Houston, Portland, Denver and Aurora are unlike their current facilities nationwide. These new centers that have been built or are in the construction phase are massive in size and one leading pro-life advocate thinks he knows the reason why.

House Approves Pro-Life Genetic Discrimination Ban, Heads to President Bush
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Senate-approved genetic discrimination ban that now heads to President Bush for his signature. The bill bars employers and health insurers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their own or their family members’ genetic information.

Former Abortion Business Director Talks With United Methodist Convention-Goers
Ft. Worth, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Former abortion business director Carol Everett spoke with delegates to the United Methodist Church's national convention during a luncheon. The pro-life Methodist group Lifewatch sponsored the event in order to bring the pro-life message to conference participants, many of whom back abortion.

Pro-Life Democrat Nat Hentoff Can't Support Barack Obama Over Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading pro-life Democrat Nat Hentoff wrote a national editorial on Tuesday saying he had considered supporting Barack Obama for president. That was until he investigated Obama's record on abortion and found that the Illinois lawmaker essentially supported infanticide.

Black Pro-Life Leader Criticizes Damon Wayans' Forced Abortion Video
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Actor Damon Wayans is getting more criticism for a YouTube video depicting actors staging an attack on a pregnant woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child. Pro-life advocates have been debating whether the video is a sick promotion of abortion or a satirical criticism.

Electoral College Map Shows McCain Leading Both Obama and Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- To hear the Associated Press put it in a recent analysis, John McCain has such an uphill battle against Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton that the news service makes it appear either pro-abortion Democrat will likely win. However, a closer look at the numbers shows McCain doing leading in botch matchups.

Planned Parenthood Paints False Choice on Birth Control vs. Groceries
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood emailed its supporters on Monday urging them to contact Congress and ask for more funding for birth control. The abortion business claims college students need the funding because they're supposedly choosing between birth control and groceries.

Novak: Blame Catholic Leaders, Not Pope, for Pro-Abortion Communion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a new editorial today, syndicated columnist Bob Novak says Catholic leaders in the United States are to blame for pro-abortion lawmakers taking communion during a mass with Pope Benedict. He says the Catholic officials abdicated their duty, as the Pope has previously indicated, to monitor their flock.

Ex-Planned Parenthood Abortion Business VP Bashes "Citizen Journalism"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- For Planned Parenthood, the mainstream media has long been a willing accomplice that has failed to report on the problems associated with abortion. Now, a former vice president for the abortion business is complaining about "citizen journalism" -- where average people are helping to influence the news.

No Partial-Birth Lawsuits Shows Abortion Advocates Lied About Health Exception
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- April 18 marked the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling in Gonzales v. Carhart, in which it rejected legal challenges to the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003.

Barack Obama Defends Opposition to Partial-Birth Abortion Ban in Interview
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In a Sunday interview, pro-abortion presidential candidate Barack Obama defended his opposition to a ban on partial-birth abortions. Though he wasn't in Congress at the time it voted on the ban, he said he would have supported it had it contained a health exception.

Pro-Life Group to Hold Protests Outside Federal, State Supreme Court Bldgs
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life group Bound for Life, known for energizing pro-life students and young adults to cover their mouths with red tape bearing the word "Life," plans protests at the U.S. Supreme Court and state supreme courts across the country on Saturday.

Pro-Life Senator Responds to Barack Obama Comparing Him to Terrorist
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life U.S. senator has responded to comments pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made during the most recent presidential debate. Obama compared Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma to a terrorist his knows in an attempt to defend his relationship.

Republican Party Leader: John McCain's Campaign Will Seek Pro-Life Voters
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A key Republican Party leader says John McCain's presidential campaign will "aggressively" reach out to pro-life voters this year. With a stark contrast between McCain's pro-life views on abortion and the ardently pro-abortion views of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton it could be a key focus this election.

Black Pro-Life Pastors, College Students Protest Abortion Racism at Congress
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Black pro-life pastors and pro-life college students joined together on Thursday for a protest at Congress concerning recent news that Planned Parenthood abortion businesses took donations from obviously racist donors. The fake contributors wanted their money used to abort black babies.

Senate Approves Genetic Discrimination Ban, Pro-Life Advocates Applaud Vote
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate voted 95 to 0 to pass the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act on Thursday, which bars employers and health insurers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their own or their family members’ genetic information. Pro-life groups say the bill helps protect the disabled.

Justice Antonin Scalia Says Constitution Neither Allows Nor Bans Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, in a CBS News interview that will air on Sunday, says the Constitution neither allows legal abortions nor does it prohibit them. Scalia has been outspoken recent about how the Constitution does not guarantee any abortion rights.

Pro-Life Advocates Upset by Damon Wayans Forced Abortion YouTube Video
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Some pro-life advocates are upset by a new video appearing on YouTube that portrays a fictitious scenario of a man assaulting a woman and causing her to have an abortion. Others say it is a satirical attack on abortion.

New Outreach Helps Family Members of Abortion Victims Find Hope, Healing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A woman whose abortion experience adversely impacted her family has started a new web site to minister to family members who need hope and healing following an abortion. While post-abortions groups focus mostly on the women having abortions, and sometimes the fathers, family members are often forgotten.

Stacked Congressional Panel Blasts Abstinence Education, Urges Cuts
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As backers of abstinence education predicted, a stacked panel filled with abstinence opponents told members of Congress on Wednesday that the programs don't work and that Congress should cut their funding. But abstinence backers say Congressional leaders got a one-sided presentation.

Study Shows Most College Lack Adequate Pregnancy Help, Causing Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- College-aged women have more abortion than any other age range of women in the United States and a leading pro-life group that reaches out to college students says a lack of resources for pregnant and parents students on most university campuses is part of the problem.

Poll Finds Majority of Americans Don't Want Roe Overturned, Education Helps
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll of Americans on the question of overturning the Roe v. Wade case that allowed unlimited abortions find most don't want the Supreme Court to reverse it. However, previous polling finds Americans more willing to go along with overturning the case once they learn what it does.

Pro-Life Group Says Abstinence Education Hearing Still a One-Sided Affair
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group says a pro-abortion Congressman holding a hearing on abstinence education this week has added another speaker in favor of abstinence. However, the Family Research Council says Rep. Henry Waxman's panel is still a one-sided affair.

Senator Rick Santorum Says Pro-Life Voters Should Back John McCain
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Now that Senator John McCain is the eventual Republican nominee and will face one of two pro-abortion candidates, former Sen. Rick Santorum says pro-life advocates should back McCain. Santorum, a pro-life leader in the Senate, expressed reservations during the primary.

Pro-Abortion Feminist Women's PAC Targets Pro-Life Members of Congress
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Eleanor Smeal is one of the best known abortion advocates from decades past, but her political action committee is still hard at work attempting to elect pro-abortion candidates and unseat pro-life advocates. Her group has announced 21 Congressional races it plans to focus on this election cycle.

Pro-Abortion Group Worried John McCain's Presidential Bid Succeeding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion group is beginning to run scared and sent an email to its membership on Friday pleading for donations because it worries John McCain's candidacy is succeeding. NARAL says having McCain and his views against abortion in the White House would be a "disaster" for abortion activists.

President Bush Touts Pro-Life Record at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Bush will never run for another election and has little political reason to kowtow to the pro-life movement to curry any political favors. Yet the president spent considerable time on Friday sharing the pro-life accomplishments of his administration at the National Catholic Prayer breakfast.

Pro-Life Group Applauds John McCain for Saying VP Should Oppose Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Officials at the Family Research Council are applauding comments eventual Republican nominee John McCain made Tuesday night saying it would be "difficult" for him to consider a pro-abortion running mate. McCain emphasized his pro-life views in the MSNBC interview.

Pope Benedict Tells Catholic College Leaders to Uphold Pro-Life Values
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As pro-life advocates expected and hoped for, Pope Benedict XVI told leaders of Catholic colleges and universities that they need to uphold Catholic values. The speech is considered a great help for pro-life advocates concerned about college hosting pro-abortion speakers and candidates.

Pro-Abortion Clinton Backers Attack Pro-Abortion Obama Supporters
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The feud between pro-abortion activists backing Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and abortion advocates supporting fellow candidate Barack Obama is growing. Now, superdelegates for Obama, including members of Congress, say they're getting an earful.

Upcoming Congressional Hearing on Abstinence Could be One-Sided Attack
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading Congressional abortion advocates plan a hearing next week on abstinence education and the forum has the makings of a one-sided attack. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform plans the hearing for April 23 to supposedly review the effectiveness of abstinence education.

Abortion Advocates Hold Up Congressional Resolution Honoring Pope Benedict
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pope Benedict XVI is receiving bipartisan praise and support for his visit to the United States and his advocacy of human rights. However, that spirit of unity wasn't enough to trump old fashioned abortion politics in the U.S. Senate as abortion advocates held up a resolution to honor the pope.

Pregnancy Center Leaders March Against Partial-Birth Abortion in Dallas
Dallas, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Hundreds of leaders of pregnancy centers will participate in a march to commemorate last year's Supreme Court ruling that declared a national partial-birth abortion ban constitutional. Attendees at the Heartbeat International conference will march to the Dallas courthouse where Roe v. Wade was initially argued.

Barack Obama Criticized for Comparing Pro-Life Senator to Terrorist
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-abortion presidential candidate Barack Obama is under fire today for comparing a pro-life senator to a domestic terrorist responsible for setting off bombs and never apologizing. Obama made the comments during Wednesday night's Democratic debate with Hillary Clinton.

Pro-Abortion Lawmakers Will Take Communion at Thursday Mass With Pope
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several pro-abortion members of Congress say they plan to take communion during a Mass with an expected audience of 45,000 tomorrow led by Pope Benedict XVI. The ceremony will take place at the Washington Nationals Park and 300 priests will be on hand to disseminate the sacrament.

Pope Benedict XVI and President Bush Touch on Pro-Life Issues in Welcome
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As Pope Benedict XVI arrived in the United States for a celebrated visit, both the Catholic leader and President Bush touched on pro-life issues in public and private. Pro-life advocates hope the pontiff will deliver rousing speeches during his visit on key moral issues.

John McCain: "Difficult" Not to Pick Running Mate Who's Pro-Life on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- John McCain hasn't given much insight publicly about the person he will choose to become his vice-presidential running mate. But he told a television program on Tuesday night that he would have a "difficult" time picking someone who didn't have a pro-life view on abortion.

New Report Claims Dangerous Abortion Drug Can Help in Ovarian Cancer
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report presented at the annual American Association for Cancer Research meeting claims the dangerous abortion drug RU 486 can be used in ovarian cancer treatments. But a pro-life researcher says the publicity surrounding it is meant to take away from how it has killed women and children.

Catholic Pro-Life Sen. Bob Casey Defends Backing Pro-Abortion Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sen. Bob Casey is one of just two Democrats in the Senate who take a pro-life position on abortion, but the Pennsylvania lawmaker has drawn significant criticism for endorsing Barack Obama. On Wednesday, the Catholic legislator defended the endorsement and claimed Obama isn't pro-abortion.

Pro-Abortion Clinton Backer Not Sure if Obama Can Appeal to Women
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion advocate who is one of the main backers of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she's not sure if Barack Obama will be able to appeal to women voters. That's the assessment of Emily's List founder and president Ellen Malcolm.

United Methodist Bishop Wants Church to Stay in Pro-Abortion Coalition
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading United Methodist Church bishop is coming under heavy criticism for wanting to keep the Protestant denomination as a member of a pro-abortion coalition for religious groups. The UMC has been dogged from pro-life advocates within the denomination for decades.

New Pro-Life Movie Gives Obama and Clinton Answers on When Life Begins
Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A new pro-life themed movie provides pro-abortion presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton with the answers to the question that stumped them at Sunday's night's faith forum. The head of a pro-life film group says the movie "Come What May" answers the question of when life begins.

Pro-Life Group Challenges Pro-Abortion Politicians With Video of Abortions
Staten Island, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life Catholic group is challenging pro-abortion politicians with new YouTube videos illustrating the two most common types of abortion methods. The videos are part of a campaign Priests for Life has started, called “Is This What You Mean?”

President Bush: Pro-Life View on Abortion Important, Defends Stem Cell Stance
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Bush defended his strong stance during his administration against forcing taxpayers to fund embryonic stem cell research. He also talked about whether a pro-abortion Republican would ever become president and the important of the pro-life stance for a presidential candidate.

Study: Fewer Teens Getting Pregnant, Fewer Pregnant Teens Have Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study of teenagers provides pro-life advocates with a double dose of good news. The Centers for Disease Control says new national statistics show fewer teenage girls are getting pregnant and fewer pregnant teens are opting to have abortions.

Barack Obama Won't Support Abstinence-Only Education, Wants Sex Ed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During the faith forum at Messiah College on Sunday night, pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made it clear he doesn't support abstinence-only education. Instead, he wants comprehensive sex-ed that includes contraception and birth control.

Martin Luther King Jr's Niece: Abortion and Racism Have Same Roots
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. says racism and abortion are linked and have the same roots in justifying immoral actions based on selfish desires. Dr. Alveda King, who knows the pain of abortion and racism first-hand, has become a leader in the pro-life movement.

Pro-Life Group Tags Barack Obama for Making More Abortion First Priority
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group is tagging Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama for a speech he gave last year at a Planned Parenthood forum. Obama indicated the first action he would take as president would be signing a comprehensive pro-abortion bill that would entrench Roe v. Wade.

Barack Obama Doesn't Know When Life Begins, He and Clinton OK Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The two pro-abortion Democratic candidates sparred at a forum on faith issues at Messiah College in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. During the discussion, Barack Obama admitted he didn't understand the biological fact that human life begins at conception and Hillary Clinton restated her pro-abortion views.

Post-Abortion Women's Group Wants More Anti-Forced Abortion Laws
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The leaders of a national post-abortion group say they're excited about a new Idaho law that helps prevent women from becoming victims of forced or coerced abortions. They say they hope other state legislatures will replicate the law and protect the more than 60 percent of women who say they feel pressure.

Barack Obama Claims He's Not "Pro-Abortion," Abortion Not a "Good Thing"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Barack Obama has voted against ever limit on abortion as a member of the U.S. Senate -- including repeated votes against making sure taxpayers aren't forced to pay for abortions here or overseas. But Obama told the media on Friday that no one, including him, is pro-abortion.

Barack Obama Forms Catholic Advisory Council to Make Pro-Life Inroads
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is expected to announce the formation of a Catholic Advisory Council today that he will likely use to try to make inroads among pro-life Catholic voters.

Planned Parenthood Claims McCain's Pro-Life Abortion Views Lose Women
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A representative of the political action committee for the nation's largest abortion business contends eventual Republican presidential nominee will turn off women voters because of his pro-life views. However, polling data and past performance suggests otherwise.

Komen Gave Planned Parenthood Abortion Businesses Over $700K Last Year
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report form a Planned Parenthood watchdog group finds the Komen Race for the Cure breast cancer group gave affiliates of the national abortion business over $700,000 last fiscal year. The enormous amount should be a red flag to pro-life advocates, one leading activist says.

Pro-Life Women's Political Group Kicks Off 2008 Election Effort
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life political group dedicated to election of pro-life women to Congress is kicking off its 2008 election efforts. The Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund will hold an initial fundraising event this evening featuring some of the pro-life members of Congress the group has helped elect.

Designer of "I Had an Abortion" Shirt Unveils New Tee for Sexual Abuse Victims
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Jennifer Baumgardner was the subject of national notoriety in 2004 when she designed a shirt with the controversial message, "I had an abortion." Now the activist is back with a new shirt proclaiming "I was raped," and she is drawing scorn from pro-life advocates who say the shirt is both distasteful and fails to help women.

Poll Finds Women in Battleground States Don't Know John McCain's Abortion Stance
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll commissioned by Planned Parenthood finds 16 percent of women in top presidential battleground states can't say whether John McCain's abortion views match their own. The abortion business worries the results show women who support abortion may back McCain because they don't realize he's pro-life.

Leading Pro-Life Group Supports John McCain, Says Abortion Contrast Significant
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The National Right to Life Committee has announced it is supporting eventual Republican nominee John McCain for president, saying the difference on abortion compared with the pro-abortion Democratic candidates is significant. The announcement of support came after a unanimous vote of the group's board of directors.

National OBGYN Group Backtracks on Abortion Policy, Pro-Life Docs Unsatisfied
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national OBGYN group appears to have relented somewhat in the face of pressure from pro-life doctors and the Bush administration. The board of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has been considering using the promotion of abortion as a requirement for certifying doctors.

Choose Life License Plate Leader Says Success Continues Nationwide
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The head of a national group that has helped get Choose Life license plates in states across the country says the plate campaign continues moving ahead. Russ Amerling tells LifeNews.com that the plates are in 17 states and counting and that five more states have active campaigns to allow motorists to purchase them in their states.

Catholic Leader Says Pope Will Likely Talk Abortion But Not Politics During Visit
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The president of Catholic University of America says Pope Benedict XVI will likely talk about abortion when he visits the United States this month, but isn't expected to weight in on presidential politics. The pope is also expected to address the problem of Catholic colleges giving platforms to pro-abortion politicians.

Gallup Poll Shows Republicans Have No Favorite for John McCain Running Mate
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new Gallup poll shows no clear favorite among Republican voters as to which of several elected officials or others John McCain should choose as his running mate. Mike Huckabee tops the list of GOP hopefuls McCain beat and other top choices suggested as a potential vice-president but he doesn't reach the 20 percent mark.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Says Abortion is the New Civil Rights Cause
Memphis, TN (LifeNews.com) -- As Americans honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the fortieth anniversary of his assassination, his niece says abortion has become the civil rights cause of today. Dr. Alveda King , who has suffered from multiple abortions, says the destruction of human life is on par with the lack of civil rights of her uncle's generation.

Former Pro-Life Republican Congressman Bob Barr Will Seek Libertarian Prez Bid
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A former pro-life Republican Congressman, Bob Barr of Georgia, will pursue the nomination of the Libertarian Party. Barr plans to announce his bid over the weekend a regional convention of the third party and his candidacy could take away votes from GOP nominee John McCain and allow abortion advocate to win the White House.

Pro-Abortion Group Says John McCain Will Appoint Pro-Life Supreme Court Judges
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion group is convinced eventual Republican presidential candidate John McCain will appoint pro-life Supreme Court judges. Those judicial picks could tilt the balance of the high court in favor of reversing the Roe v. Wade decision that has allowed 35 years of unlimited abortions.

Planned Parenthood Report: More Abortions, Fewer Adoptions and Prenatal Care
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A further examination of the new annual report Planned Parenthood recently released finds the abortion business is still the largest in the United States. As in previous years, the number of abortions it does has gone up and roughly 25 percent of all abortions in the United States are done at Planned Parenthood centers.

Pro-Life Advocates' Web Site Urges John McCain Against Mitt Romney as VP
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of pro-life advocates have created a new web site urging eventual Republican presidential nominee John McCain not to select former candidate Mitt Romney as his running mate. They say Romney is not sufficiently pro-life because eh changed his position on abortion shortly before running for president.

Barack Obama's Pro-Abortion Baby is "Punishment" Comment Upsets Black Leader
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- An African-American pro-life leader says she's very upset to hear of the recent remarks pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made recently. Obama shocked pro-life advocates when he said he wouldn't want his young daughters "punished" with a baby should they become pregnant as teenagers.

Senate Bill Would Protect Women From Botched Abortions, Requires Hospital Privs
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Three members of the U.S. Senate have introduced new legislation to protect pregnant women from the aftereffects of a botched abortion. The bill requires abortion practitioners to have admitting privileges at a local hospital to be able to admit a woman suffering from life-threatening medical concerns after a failed abortion.

Pro-Abortion Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill Targeting Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-abortion lawmaker has reintroduced a bill in the U.S. Senate that targets the thousands of crisis pregnancy centers across the country that offer tangible help to pregnant women. Sen. Robert Menendez alleges the center mislead women by giving them information on abortion's risks and alternatives.

Aides Say John McCain Won't Weaken Republican Party Platform Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Aides to eventual Republican presidential nominee John McCain say his campaign will not work publicly or behind the scenes to weaken the party's pro-life platform on abortion. This is the second time McCain or his campaign has confirmed he will support the current language, which calls for a constitutional amendment banning abortions.

Pro-Life Groups Bash Barack Obama For "Don't Punish With a Baby" Comment
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is drawing more fire today for his comment that his daughters shouldn't be "punished" with a baby should they become pregnant as teenagers. Pro-life groups say Obama's comments are hurtful when it comes to stopping both teen pregnancies and abortions.

Some Asian Americans Using Sex-Selection Abortions to Have Boys Over Girls
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The practice of sex-selection abortions is most commonly associated with the cultural mores of Asian nations like China or India. But a new report indicates the influx of immigrants to the United States has brought the grisly practice here and census data is beginning to show a slight gender imbalance as a result.

Barack Obama's Aides Change Story on Opposition to Parental Notice on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report indicates Barack Obama had a greater role in a survey showing him opposed to parental involvement on abortion than his aides previously indicated. The controversy concerns a 1996 political survey he completed as a candidate for the Illinois State Senate.

Barack Obama Would Back Daughters' Abortion, "Don't Punish Them With a Baby"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Barack Obama is drawing gasps from pro-life advocates today over comments he made during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania over the weekend. The leading Democratic presidential candidate appeared to back a potential decision by his daughters to seek an abortion saying he wouldn't "punish" them with a baby.

FDA Asks Maker of Abortion Drug Mifepristone for Safety Plan by September
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The food and Drug Administration has asked the makers of 25 drugs, including the dangerous abortion pill mifepristone (RU 486), to submit safety plans later this year. The FDA published the list of drugs needing safety plans in the latest issue of the Federal Register and abortion drug maker Danco Laboratories made the list.

Congressman Hopes to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Abortions in Indian Health Plan
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life member of Congress plans an amendment to a bill on health care for Native Americans that similar to the language of an amendment the Senate approved last month. Rep. Joe Pitts wants to make sure the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1328) isn't used to fund abortions with public money.

Actress Kate Walsh Criticized for Promoting Abortion, Slamming Abstinence Ed
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Actress Kate Walsh is coming under criticism from pro-life advocates for promoting abortion and slamming abstinence education. Walsh plays a physician on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice" programs but pro-life groups say she shouldn't be considered an expert when it comes to abortion and sexuality.

Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Makes $1 Billion Profit for First Time
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new annual report from Planned Parenthood shows the nation's largest abortion business has made over $1 billion in profit for the first time in its history. The non-profit pro-abortion group shows the historical gain in its new annual report covering 2006-2007.

Reform Jewish Movement Attacks Bush Pro-Life Judicial Pick Honaker On Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading reform Jewish group is weighing in on a political matter, but it's not related to Israel, terrorism or anti-defamation issues. Instead, two leading groups that represent Reform Jews are asking members of the Senate not to confirm Richard Honaker -- President Bush's pick for a federal judgeship in Wyoming.

Electoral College Maps Show John McCain Leading Obama, Defeating Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New electoral college map projections from LifeNews.com based on March polling data in the various states shows John McCain has built a solid lead over both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The feuding within the Democratic camp has allowed McCain to surge in polls in top battleground states.

Poll: Large Number of Democrats Will Back John McCain if Their Candidate Loses
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll finds a large number of Democrats plan to vote for John McCain should their favorite candidate fail to become the party's nominee. The poling data is encouraging for pro-life advocates concerned about Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton in the White House and appointing judges to keep abortion legal 35 more years.

Activists Defend Barack Obama's Vote Against Victims of Botched Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates are defending votes Barack Obama cast in the Illinois Senate against a bill that would require medical facilities to provide appropriate medical care to babies who survive botched abortions. One pro-life blogger says the arguments make it less likely Obama will be elected president.

Barack Obama, African-American Leaders Must Confront High Abortion Figures
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading African-American pro-life advocate says Barack Obama and other black leaders must confront the phenomenon of black women having abortions at significantly higher rates than their white counterparts. Instead of advocating more abortions, the leader says Obama and others should promote alternatives.

Democrat Bill Richardson Endorses Pro-Abortion Prez Candidate Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Barack Obama received the endorsement of former Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson on Friday. Richardson, the New Mexico governor, is a pro-abortion activist in the same mold as Obama and he will provide the leading Democrat with an inroad into the Hispanic community.

Members of Congress Sign Letter Asking For Complete Cut in Abstinence Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several dozen members of Congress, all abortion advocates, have signed a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey asking him to cut all funds for abstinence education. They don't want any money spent in the FY 2009 Health and Human Services appropriations bill spent on abstinence.

Bush Admin Attacked, Praised for Protecting Pro-Life Doctors on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Bush administration received both attacks and praise for its support of pro-life doctors who don't want to lose their OBGYN accreditation for not referring for abortions. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt defended their conscience rights in a letter to a national OBGYN group last week.

Pro-Life Student Group Releases Full Tape of Abortion Speaker at NEA-Based Event
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life student group has released the full copy of the tape it took of late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller, who spoke at a pro-abortion event hosted at the National Education Association's building. During the speech abortion advocates applauded Tiller for showing pictures of babies who became victims of abortions.

Pro-Life Republican Group Wants John McCain to Expand on Abortion Platform OK
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Another pro-life group is responding to comments presidential candidate John McCain made last week saying he would keep the pro-life plank in the Republican Party's platform. McCain told a television program he would continue the party's tradition of advocating personhood for unborn children and a human life amendment.

Judge Rejects Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn Federal Abortion Law Protecting Doctors
San Francisco, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit from the state of California seeking to overturn a federal law protecting pro-life medical clinics and professionals on abortion. The state of California and pro-abortion groups had challenged the Weldon amendment shortly after Congress approved it but the federal judge said it was premature.

Abortion Advocacy Group Launches New Web Site Attacking John McCain
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading abortion advocacy group has launched a new web site attacking presidential candidate John McCain and saying it exposes his "real record" on abortion. NARAL president Nancy Keenan has gone after McCain over the last few weeks saying her supporters don't all know that McCain opposes abortion.

National Education Association Under Fire for Letting Abortion Practitioner Speak
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The National Education Association is under fire again for promoting abortion -- this time because it allowed late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller have a speaking role at its building. The teacher's group allowed the pro-abortion Feminist Majority Foundation host its young women's leadership conference.

Pro-Life Groups Proceed With Plans to Protest Abortion at Democratic Convention
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life groups are moving ahead with organizational efforts for protests at the Democratic convention this summer where one of two ardently pro-abortion candidates will accept the party's nomination for president. The groups are awaiting word from the city of Denver on how the protests will be handled.

John McCain Will Keep Pro-Life Abortion Plank in Republican Party Platform
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- In an interview last week, presidential candidate John McCain said he would keep the pro-life plank on abortion in the Republican Party's platform. The party currently calls for a human life amendment to the Constitution that would provide legal protection for unborn children.

Bush Admin Asks Physicians Group to Not Attack Pro-Life Doctors on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Bush administration has asked a national group for OBGYNs to not discriminate against pro-life doctors who don't want to be involved in doing or promoting abortions. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt opposes the new policy the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is considering.

Physicians Group to Review Policy Saying OBGYNs Should Refer for Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national organization for OBGYNs will re-examine a policy on Monday saying all doctors, including those who are pro-life, should refer women to abortion centers. When it does, a leading pro-life group for physicians says it should scrap the idea and encourage doctors to follow their consciences.

Sunday Marks End of Second 40 Days for Life Effort, Lives Saved From Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sunday marks the end of the second national 40 Days for Life campaign and the director of the projects says it was another success in saving lives from abortion. David Bereit tells LifeNews.com that the second campaign, like the first, also reinvigorated pro-life groups across the country.

Pope Expected to Hold Catholic Colleges Accountable on Pro-Abortion Speakers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When he visits the United States next month, Pope Benedict XVI is expected to hold Catholic colleges accountable that have invited pro-abortion speakers to campus. The pontiff has requested an audience with more than 200 top officials from Catholic universities and he is expected to make it clear they need to follow Church teachings.

Obama and Clinton Join Senate Against Helping Pregnant Women, McCain Disagrees
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton joined a majority of the Senate Thursday night in rejected an amendment that would offer financial support to poor pregnant women and their unborn children. Their votes contrasted with likely GOP presidential nominee John McCain.

Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Join Senate Against Parental Involvement on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Led by votes from pro-abortions Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, the Senate rejected a measure on Thursday night that would have promoted parental involvement when it comes to a minor teenager girl who is considering an abortion.

Pro-Abortion Group Calls John McCain's Abortion Opposition "Best Kept Secret"
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion group says John McCain's position against abortion the "best-kept secret in politics" and continued to attack the likely Republican nominee. NARAL president Nancy Keenan sent a fundraising letter to her group's supporters on Wednesday and urged them to make his pro-life views more well known.

Polling Data Shows Very Close Race Between McCain and Obama or Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New polling data both nationally and in two leading battleground states shows a very tight race between likely Republican nominee John McCain and pro-abortion Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The polls show a close race nationally and in Pennsylvania and Michigan, two key states.

Bank of America, Wachovia Accused of Denying Gifts to Abortion Business
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life organization that monitors corporations that provide contributions to Planned Parenthood says Bank of America and Wachovia need to come clean about donations the companies have made to the nation's largest abortion business. Both corporations appear on Life Decisions International's boycott list.

Pro-Life Attorneys: Choice Clear on John McCain Vs. Barack Obama on Abortion
Nashville, TN (LifeNews.com) -- Two leading pro-life attorneys warned pro-life voters at the National Religious Broadcasters convention that the difference between possible presidential opponents John McCain and Barack Obama is 35 years of legalized abortion. The pair pointed out that the Supreme Court's pro-abortion stalwarts are coming to the end of their terms.

James Dobson: Future Pro-Life Leaders Needed With Death of Christian Advocates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Dr. James Dobson is concerned that the old guard leadership of Christian pro-life leaders is passing away and that new leaders are needed to take their place. During a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters conference, Dobson noted the recent passing of pro-life advocates like Jerry Falwell and Rev. D. James Kennedy.

Lifeway Christian Bookstore Releases Bible Study for Post Abortion Healing
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Christian bookstore chain has released nationally a post-abortion Bible study that has been used for years to help women find hope and healing after an abortion. With approximately one-third of all American women having an abortion in their lifetime, the study is a significant resource for those looking to heal after the painful experience.

Pro-Abortion Group Won't Oppose Bill Reducing Abortions on Disabled Babies
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion group has said it will not oppose a bill that will help reduce the number of abortions on babies who are potentially afflicted with Down Syndrome. The measure has already received approval from a Senate committee and is headed to the full chamber for a debate and vote.

Christian Physicians Group Calls on Pro-Life Advocates to Recognize Doctor's Day
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading group for pro-life physicians is calling on other pro-life groups, churches and medical organizations to recognize Doctor's Day later this month. The Christian Medical and Dental Association says the special day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions the medical professionals make to society.

John McCain Gains Support From Prominent Catholic Pro-Life Advocates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- John McCain's campaign released a list on Monday of more than 100 prominent Catholic pro-life advocates who have endorsed his campaign. The list includes several people who are the head of top pro-life organizations who has issued personal endorsements of the likely Republican nominee.

American Idol Under Fire for Second Program Supporting Pro-Abortion Groups
Hollywood, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Popular television talent show American Idol is under fire again for a second anti-poverty campaign that will funnel donations to international groups that support abortion. The program has aligned itself with Save the Children and UNICEF, two groups that actively work with pro-abortion organizations.

Pro-Abortion Group Honors Abortion Practitioners, Ignores Illegal Activities
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national trade group for abortion businesses issued a statement on Monday honoring abortion practitioners across the country. However, the National Abortion Federation ignored the significant number of abortion practitioners who lost their medical licenses for breaking the law or abusing patients.

Ron Paul Quits Republican Presidential Campaign With McCain Winning
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With John McCain essentially wrapping up the number of delegates needed to become the Republican nominee, the last remaining candidate in the race has unofficially called it a day. Ron Paul released a video message to his supporters on Thursday night declaring for a second time that he's no longer in contention.

Polling Firm Projects Obama or Clinton Would Defeat McCain, Survey Has Issues
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading polling firm has conducted a nationwide survey of 600 voters in each of the 50 states and projects that either pro-abortion candidate, Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton, would defeat John McCain in the electoral college vote this November. However, the poll has limitations that skewed its results and other analysis shows a tighter race.

Pro-Abortion Group NARAL Continues Bashing Verizon Wireless Despite Decision
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Officials at a leading pro-abortion group continue to bash Verizon Wireless about its prior decision to prevent NARAL from sending mass text messages on its system, even though Verizon reversed it months ago. NARAL is hoping its members will contact the FCC about the matter.

Pro-Life Group Wants John McCain to Keep Republican Platform Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life organization for Republicans is calling on John McCain, who has captured enough delegates to be the party's presidential nominee, to keep the GOP platform pro-life on abortion. The Republican Party currently supports a human life amendment to the Constitution to offer legal protection to unborn children.

John McCain Captures Republican Nomination, Mike Huckabee Drops Out
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator John McCain officially captured enough delegates with victories in four primary states on Tuesday night to say he has enough to become the Republican nominee for president. Acknowledging that fact, Governor Mike Huckabee announced he would be bowing out of the race to help unify the GOP vote.

Federal Court Dismisses Pro-Life Lawsuit Over FDA Morning After Pill Decision
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit pro-life groups filed against the Food and Drug Agency over its decision to allow the morning after pill to be sold in pharmacies without a prescription. The Family Research Council and Concerned Women for America sought to reverse the over the counter ruling.

Hillary Clinton Makes Late Comeback in Texas, Ohio Against Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Hillary Clinton has experienced an eleventh hour comeback in Texas and Ohio and it now appears she has a chance to capture a narrow victory in both crucial primary states. The polls continue to show both pro-abortion candidates within the margin of error in many surveys and either candidate has a realistic chance of winning in either state.

African-American Pro-Life Advocate Questions Black Leaders on Abortion Racism
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With national attention focused on a new investigative report from a magazine produced by UCLA students about Planned Parenthood and racism, a leading African-American pro-life advocates wonders why top black leaders haven't responded. The report found several Planned Parenthood affiliates accepting "racist" donations.

Notre Dame Honors Actor Martin Sheen, in Part for His Pro-Life Views
South Bend, IN (LifeNews.com) -- The University of Notre Dame plans to honor actor and political activist Martin Sheen for his humanitarian work by awarding him the Laetare Medal. According to the college, the award also includes recognition for his pro-life stance, a rarity among Hollywood's elite and actors involved in liberal causes.

Barack Obama: My Pro-Abortion Position Doesn't Make Me Less Christian
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Barack Obama spoke at Hocking College in Ohio on Sunday and continued to peddle the message that his pro-abortion position isn't at odds with Biblical values. He said his view that abortions should be legal without any limits and funded with taxpayer dollars does not make him "less Christian."

Scientists, Govt Ignore Abortion-Breast Cancer Link Leading Surgeon Says
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading breast cancer surgeon has published an article in a peer-reviewed medical journal accusing scientists and the federal government of ignoring the well-established link between abortion and breast cancer. Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, a New Jersey based breast cancer expert, says politics is corrupting science.

Biotech Firm to Provide Alternatives to Vaccines Using Tissue From Abortions
Seattle, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A biotech firm has announced it will offer ethical alternatives to some of the vaccines that currently rely on the use of fetal tissue form abortions. The Seattle-based AVM Biotechnology says it will produce ethical alternatives in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine development.

Catholic Newspaper Says John McCain Better on Abortion Than Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- One of the leading Catholic newspapers in the country has issued a new editorial saying John McCain is significantly better on abortion than his likely Democratic opponent Barack Obama. The paper says both deserve scorn for backing embryonic stem cell research but point out that McCain has a very strong pro-life stance on abortion.

Catholic Pro-Life Leader: On Abortion and Euthanasia Barack Obama is Pro-Death
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A prominent Catholic pro-life leader says Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama continues to prove he embraces a culture of death. Obama had a long-standing pro-abortion position and, on Tuesday, reiterated his stance that helping save Terri Schiavo from a euthanasia death was the wrong things for Congress to do.

Pro-Life Leaders Close Out Black History Month With Condemnation of Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of highly touted African-American pro-life leaders closed out Black History Month with a press conference at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington. The event drew pastors, parents, leaders, and activists from across America to call on abortion advocates to stop preying on the black community.

Ralph Nader Picks Strongly Pro-Abortion Running Mate Matt Gonzalez
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Ralph Nader is the most recent candidate to enter the presidential race but he's already ahead of the Democrats and Republicans by selecting a vice-presidential running mate. Nader chose California resident Matt Gonzalez, who became the first Green Party candidate to win a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Pro-Life Congressmen Want Planned Parenthood De-Funded Over Web Site Porn
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life members of Congress say the federal government should stop funding Planned Parenthood through national family programs because its teen-oriented web site features pornography. Planned Parenthood's online venture TeenWire features content so graphic that some Internet filters are preventing access to it.

Abortion Advocate Michael Bloomberg Says He Won't Launch Presidential Bid
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New York City mayor says he's made it official and he will not launch an independent bid for the presidency this year. The abortion advocate had been rumored to be seriously considering a presidential campaign and using millions of his personal fortune to fund it, despite statements to the contrary.

House Committee Reworks HIV/AIDS Funding Bill to Remove Abortion Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Congressional panel has worked with White House officials to revise a bill providing for funding international programs to prevent HIV/AIDS that overcomes objections from pro-life groups. The original bill would have opened the door to funding pro-abortion groups and eliminated abstinence education funding.

Senate Committee Approves Bill to Reduce Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Senate committee on Wednesday approved legislation designed to help reduce the number of abortions of babies with Down syndrome and other conditions. Pro-life advocates have been worried about the high percentage of abortions as doctors leave parents with few options when confronted with a disabled unborn child.

Pro-Abortion Group Still Supports Hillary Clinton, Spends Less as Polls Drop
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-abortion group continues to support Sen. Hillary Clinton despite a sagging campaign where she now trails pro-abortion rival in both the delegate count and momentum heading into the next battle. Emily's List is targeting Texas and Ohio voters crucial to getting Clinton back in the race, but appears to be cutting its losses.

Student Magazine Says Planned Parenthood Probe Finds Abortion Racism
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A magazine published by pro-life students at UCLA has conducted a probe into whether or not Planned Parenthood still harbors some of the racist policies it has been accused of promoting since its founding. The Advocate called Planned Parenthood centers in several states and found officials supportive of abortions on black Americans.

Senate Approves Amendment Banning Abrotion Funding in Indian Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate approved an amendment on Tuesday that would permanently prevent abortion funding at Indian health care service facilities. The amendment from Sen. David Vitter would codify a longstanding policy against funding of abortions with federal Indian Health Service (IHS) funds.

Pro-Life Groups Call on Catholic Colleges to Stop Inviting Pro-Abortion Speakers
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After a series of events with pro-abortion speakers at Catholic colleges, a coalition of pro-life groups have issued a new statement calling on Catholic universities to stop inviting such speakers. They say the speakers violate the Catholic Church's pro-life views and an admonishment by the U.S. bishops not to give pro-abortion politicians a platform.

Dr. Martin Luther King's Niece Upset Abortion Business Using Uncle's Image
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is upset that the nation's largest abortion business is using the image of her uncle and his words on its web site. Planned Parenthood has a section on its web page celebrating Black History Month and featuring quotes from pro-abortion African American leaders to sell itself to black Americans.

Electoral College: Barack Obama Leads John McCain, Hillary Clinton Behind
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new survey of the electoral college math by LifeNews.com shows pro-abortion Democratic candidate Barack Obama would likely win the November presidential election against John McCain. However, McCain would appear to defeat Hillary Clinton if she became the Democratic nominee.

Mike Huckabee Compares Abortion to Slavery, Possibly Setting Up 2012 Campaign
Colorado Springs, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Mike Huckabee appeared at a leadership meeting of pro-family activists in Colorado on Friday night, that included Focus on the Family founder and president Dr. James Dobson. During the meeting, he compared abortion to slavery. Later in the weekend, some political observers suggested he's setting up for a 2012 campaign.

Ralph Nader Launches Pro-Abortion Presidential Bid, Could Hurt Obama or Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Consumer advocate Ralph Nader launched a third-party presidential bid on Sunday saying that neither of the major political parties are addressing the issues that concern him. Nader, who is pro-abortion, ran in 2000 and 2004 and was credited with taking away votes from Al Gore and John Kerry that helped President Bush win each time.

Pro-Abortion Group Continues Campaign Blasting Pro-Life Judicial Pick Honaker
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Top pro-abortion group NARAL isn't letting up in its unrelenting campaign to prevent pro-life attorney and former state legislator Richard Honaker from getting a federal judgeship in Wyoming. The group sent its supporters an alert on Friday saying they want more than the 134,136 emails they've generated against him.

Senate Vote Next Week on Stopping Abortion Funding in Indian Health Care Bill
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate will take up a bill next week on health care coverage for Native Americans and, when it does, a pro-life senator plans an amendment to make sure none of the funds pay for abortions. The amendment from Sen. David Vitter would codify a longstanding policy against funding of abortions with federal Indian Health Service (IHS) funds.

Pro-Life Doctors Group Challenges OBGYN Org on Abortion Conscience Rights
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A national organization for pro-life OBGYNS is challenging the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) over a new policy saying all doctors, including those who are pro-life, should refer women to abortion centers. The American Association of ProLife Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) objected to the guidelines.

Pro-Life Groups Want Permits to Protest at Democratic Convention, Consider Suit
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates met with Denver officials on Wednesday to secure the permits necessary to protest abortion at this summer's Democratic convention. The Christian Defense Coalition and a pro-life youth group called Survivors said they want permits soon so they can begin planning or they will consider filing a lawsuit against officials.

Former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders Defends Bill Clinton's Abortion Diatribe
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former Surgeon General Jocelyn Elders is coming to Bill Clinton's defense after the former president lashed out at pro-life advocates at a recent Ohio rally. Clinton claimed to have decreased abortions during his presidency and Elders said that was the case because of his promotion of contraception.

Mike Huckabee Will Continue Campaign to Texas, Ohio Pressing Pro-Life Theme
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Mike Huckabee plans to continue campaigning to Texas and Ohio, the big states that hold their primary elections the first week of March. The former Arkansas governor has continually said he would not bow out until John McCain officially becomes the Republican presidential nominee when he obtains 1,191 delegates.

Abortion Advocates Backing Hillary Say Barack Obama All Flash, No Substance
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- As the Barack Obama surge continues nationwide and the pro-abortion Democratic candidate chalks up more primary election victories, pro-abortion activists who are backing Hillary Clinton are ratcheting up the complaints. They say Obama is all flash and no substance and that he wouldn't do as well if he were a woman.

Congress Votes Next Week on Allowing Pro-Abortion Groups HIV/AIDS Funding
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Members of Congress has recessed this week to mark Presidents' Day, but one of the first votes on the docket when they return is an intense debate on whether to open international AIDS/HIV funding to pro-abortion groups. Pro-life organizations are asking for calls and emails urging a no vote.

Roe v. Wade Lawyer Says Best Accomplishment is Getting Legal Abortions
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Sarah Weddington will forever be known as the lead attorney in the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that allowed virtually unlimited abortions. As she prepares for a speaking engagement in Canada, she told a newspaper that nothing in her legal career tops her involvement in that decision.

Media Downplayed Bill Clinton's Outburst at Pro-Life Advocates Over Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former president Bill Clinton lashed out at pro-life advocates over the issue of abortion during an appearance in Ohio over the weekend. But the lack of news coverage of this outburst compared to other prior comments he's made on the campaign trial prompts one observer to chastise the mainstream media.

Black Pro-Life Advocate Wants Charles Barkley to Apologize on Abortion Remarks
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading black pro-life advocate wants former NBA star Charles Barkley to apologize for calling people who oppose abortion "fake Christians." Barkley made the comments on Friday in an interview with CNN's The Situation Room news show and also referred to pro-life advocates as "hypocritical."

Former Director of Pro-Abortion "Catholic" Group Backs Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The former director of a pro-abortion group that claims to be Catholic has endorsed Barack Obama as the most pro-abortion presidential candidate in the race. Frances Kissling, the former president of Catholics for a Free Choice, responded to a Huffington Post editorial by Ellie Smeal, Gloria Steinem and others endorsing Hillary Clinton.

Polls Show John McCain Fares Better Against Hillary Clinton Than Barack Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New polls show the surge pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has experienced recently makes him the more difficult candidate to face in the November elections. The surveys show John McCain faring better against Hillary Clinton not only nationally but in some key states.

Leading Pro-Life Congressman Chris Smith Says John McCain Opposes Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New Jersey congressman Chris Smith has led the pro-life charge in Congress for decades on abortion and bioethics issues. In a Monday interview, Representative Smith said likely Republican presidential nominee John McCain is pro-life on abortion and believes in protecting unborn children.

Pro-Life Voters Keep Mike Huckabee Close to John McCain in Next States
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Mike Huckabee isn't giving up his quest to obtain the Republican presidential nomination and he’s keeping things close in the upcoming primary states. Despite most political observers assuming John McCain will represent the GOP, Huckabee is within striking distance in Wisconsin, which votes next week, and the big early March contests

Mike Huckabee Vows to Continue Campaign Despite John McCain's Inevitability
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- John McCain may be the inevitable Republican nominee, but GOP hopeful Mike Huckabee says he's in the race to stay until one of the candidates winds up with the delegates needed to officially capture the nomination. Huckabee and his supporters appear to want to continue pressing pro-life themes as long as possible.

Mitt Romney Endorses John McCain for Republican Nomination, Releases Delegates
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made it official on Thursday saying he now supports Sen. John McCain's bid for the party's nomination. Romney also released his delegates and urged them to back the Arizona senator in order to rally the party around his candidacy.

Women Victimized by Abortions Not Surprised by Mental Health Link Study
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Representatives of a group that gives women victimized by abortions a national voice are not surprised by a study showing women who have abortions experience high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder. They say women suffer a myriad of psychological and emotional issues after an abortion.

Study Finds Women Who Have Abortions Experience Post-Traumatic Stress
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study published in the journal BMC Psychiatry finds that women who have abortions typically experience high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder. The findings mirror other research reports showing women are more likely to suffer mental health issues following abortions compared with keeping the baby.

John McCain's Campaign Begins Effort to Reach Out to Pro-Life Voters
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- John McCain's presidential campaign is beginning its effort to reach out to pro-life voters now that the Arizona senator is a virtual lock to become the Republican nominee. Campaign staffers talked with CBN News correspondent David Brody about the efforts to work with pro-life advocates to oppose Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton.

Senate Questions Pro-Life Judicial Nominee Richard Honaker on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday held a hearing on Wyoming pro-life advocate Richard Honaker for a federal district court judge post. Honaker told members of the committee he would not legislate from the bench but at least one pro-abortion member of the panel said his answers weren't good enough.

Pro-Abortion Barack Obama Takes Overall Delegate Lead From Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-abortion Illinois senator Barack Obama has taken the overall lead in the race for delegates for the Democratic nomination away from Hillary Clinton. Obama’s lead over his pr-abortion rival is his first since winning the Iowa caucuses in early January and pulling out to an initial lead.

Ron Paul Scales Back Campaign, Won't Endorse John McCain for Republican Nod
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Ron Paul has officially scaled back his campaign for the Republican nomination for president, but he says he is unable to endorse likely GOP nominee John McCain. Paul hasn't suspended his campaign like Mitt Romney or quit the GOP race but issued a video over the weekend to his supporters saying his focus is changing.

Leading Physician Convinced Babies Feel Pain at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading physician who has investigated the pain premature infants feel says he's convinced that unborn children have the capacity to feel pain as early as 20 weeks into pregnancy. Dr. Kanwaljeet Anand, a University of Arkansas professor, is the foremost authority on the subject.

Catholic Pro-Life Group Endorses John McCain, Democrats "Disastrous" on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Catholic pro-life group has issued an endorsement for John McCain, the Arizona senator who appears likely to become the Republican presidential nominee. The political action committee for Fidelis says McCain is pro-life on abortion and deserves calls the pro-abortion positions of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton "disastrous."

Pro-Life Advocate: Mike Huckabee Should Stay In to Lobby McCain on Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life advocate who works on international population and abortion issues says Mike Huckabee should stay in the Republican presidential race. Steven Mosher, the head of the Population Research Institute, believes Huckabee's presence will help John McCain acknowledge he needs to strengthen his pro-life views.

Planned Parenthood Radio Ad Bashes John McCain for Opposing Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood has joined its colleagues NARAL in launching an attack on John McCain because of his pro-life position and voting record against abortion. However, the abortion business went further by airing the first advertisement blasting McCain and saying he would oppose abortion as president.

Pro-Life Leader Gary Bauer Endorses John McCain for President, Cites Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Gary Bauer , the former Republican presidential candidate and chairman of pro-family group America's Values, issued an endorsement of John McCain for president on Monday. The pro-life advocate cited McCain's opposition to abortion -- in contrast to the pro-abortion positions of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama -- as a main reason.

Planned Parenthood Closes Pro-Abortion Businesses in Five States
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The nation’s largest abortion business has closed facilities in five states, including two locations in Illinois, one and Idaho and merging two in Kentucky. The abortion business claims the closures are the result of a lack of funding in the way of taxpayer dollars, even though the business maintains millions in the bank and makes money on an annual basis.

Pro-Life Youth Will Celebrate Fifth Day of Purity on Valentine’s Day
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Students in America and around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day by helping educate their peers on the value of sexual purity as a positive choice. The pro-life youth will distribute fliers and wear t-shirts and wrist-bands this week as they lead up to the Fifth Annual Day of Purity.

Polls: John McCain Trails Pro-Abortion Barack Obama, Leads Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Several new polls of the three most likely candidates to appear in the November presidential elections show John McCain ahead of Hillary Clinton, but trailing Barack Obama. McCain appears to be the likely nominee while Obama and Clinton are in a close race for the right to represent Democrats.

Pro-Abortion Groups Send Senate Emails Against Pro-Life Judicial Pick
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates have generated tens of thousands of emails against a pro-life nominee for a federal judicial post. NARAL, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and others have lobbied fiercely against Honaker's nomination in advance of a Tuesday hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Ron Paul Uses Pro-Life Position on Abortion to Say He's Only Conservative
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Ron Paul told activists at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday that he's the only authentic pro-life conservative left in the race for the Republican nomination. He talked about legislation he's put forward on abortion to authenticate his position.

Bush Administration Opposes HIV/AIDS Bill Over Abortion Funding, Abstinence
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Bush administration sent a letter to Congress yesterday indicating that the president would oppose a bill that funds the AIDS relief program unless Congress removes funding for pro-abortion groups. Leading pro-life organizations have joined President Bush in saying they will work to defeat the bill if it's not amended.

President Bush Says November Election Battle About Abortion, Judges
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- President Bush spoke to the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday morning and laid out what the presidential election battle will look like this year. He portrayed the fight as one between a candidate who opposes abortion and one of two Democrats who support unlimited abortions at taxpayer expense.

James Dobson Issues Endorsement for Mike Huckabee in Republican Primary
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- After snubbing likely Republican nominee John McCain, pro-life leader Dr. James Dobson has issued an endorsement for GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor is hoping to launch a late comeback against McCain, who has more than half of the delegates needed to capture the nomination.

John McCain Tells Federalist Society He Will Appoint Conservative Judges
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- For the pro-life movement, the most important issue in the upcoming presidential elections is the nomination of judges who will be open to overturning Roe v. Wade. In a letter Republican presidential hopeful John McCain sent to the Federalist Society on Thursday, he sounds out the kinds of themes that delight pro-life groups.

Mike Huckabee Soldiers On After Mitt Romney Vacates Republican Race
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Mitt Romney left the Republican presidential race on Thursday but his departure only emboldened Mike Huckabee and encourage him to continue. Huckabee's campaign says Romney's vacating the quest for the GOP nomination will make it easier for the former Arkansas governor to gain support from conservatives.

Mitt Romney to End Campaign for Republican Nomination to Oppose Clinton, Obama
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Mitt Romney is making it official today and will suspend his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. Romney won several caucus and primary states but failed to match John McCain and couldn't overcome the support Mike Huckabee developed in southern states