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Ohio Senate Race Tightens, Pro-Life Rob Portman Still Leads Lee Fisher
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- The Ohio Senate race has tightened in a new poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports, but pro-life Republican Rob Portman still leads pro-abortion candidate Lee Fisher. The race is one of several that have the potential to determine which party controls the Senate, which is currently run by abortion advocates.
West Virginia Race Close After Joe Manchin, John Raese Win Primary Elections
Charleston, WV (LifeNews.com) -- The West Virginia race for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by the late pro-abortion Robert Byrd is close now. After weeks of pro-life Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin leading by huge margins, pro-life businessman John Raese has closed the gap to make it a competitive contest.
Abortion Practitioner Told by Maryland Authorities to Stop Doing Abortions
Annapolis, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Maryland officials have told embattled abortion practitioner Steven Chase Brigham to stop doing abortions in the state. The move comes after Pennsylvania officials told him to close his abortion businesses there after he was found to be employing unlicensed staffers and putting women's health at risk.
Gallup Poll Shows Republicans Lead Election 2010 by Unprecedented 10 Points
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When pro-life Republicans took over Congress from their pro-abortion Democratic rivals in November 1994, the Gallup poll asked Americans in July whether they planned to vote for their Republican or Democratic candidate for Congress. This year, GOP candidates lead by an unprecedented 10 percent.
Human Tests for Embryonic Stem Cells Reportedly Coming Despite Judge's Ruling
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A federal judge may have issued a ruling stopping federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, but a new report out today indicates human trials with the cells may be forthcoming despite problems using them in animals. Scientists have yet to overcome significant problems in animal studies and testing.
Successful Tea Party Movement Must Include Pro-Life Issues, Not Just Economy
Political change is blowing in the wind but it is not the change promised by Barack Obama when he ran for the presidency. For sure, Obama has brought political change to the nation, but his transformational policies have meant bigger government, higher taxes, federal subsidies of abortion on demand, and greater governmental control over the lives of American citizens.
Study Finds Later Abortions Linked to Mental Health Risks, Women Pressured
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new study finds the later a woman has an abortion the more likely it is that she faces mental health risks and is under pressure from a partner or others to have an abortion she may not otherwise want. Women getting later abortions also are more likely to be ambivalent about having an abortion.
Obama Admin to Appeal Embryonic Stem Cell Funding Decision This Week
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Obama administration is expected to officially appeal later this week a federal judge's decision to halt President Barack Obama's executive order forcing Americans to fund embryonic stem cell research through their tax dollars. The judge said the order violated federal law.
Delaware Becomes 23rd State to Allow Choose Life License Plates on Vehicles
Dover, DE (LifeNews.com) -- License plates in Delaware proclaim the state was the first in the nation, but now motorists in the Atlantic state can express another message. Delaware is now the twenty-third to allow residents to purchase a Choose Life license plate to express their support for adoption and helping pregnant women.
Catholic Alverno College Under Fire for Linking Students to Pro-Abortion Groups
Milwaukee, WI (LifeNews.com) -- Alverno College in Wisconsin is a Catholic school, but it is coming under fire for violating the pro-life teachings of the Catholic Church and linking students to pro-abortion activist groups. The school has the motto to "change the world" but one organization wants it to change its policies promoting abortion.
Pennsylvania Court: Guardians Can't Pull the Plug on Mentally Disabled People
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- In a ruling involving a mentally disabled man whose legal guardians sought the power to end his medical care, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has determined that state law requires life-preserving treatment for people who are not near death and have not refused treatment.
Pro-Abortion Obama, Democrats Got 88 Percent of Media Donations in 2008
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- When the mainstream media issues biased news stories on abortion issues, it should come as no surprise to pro-life advocates. That's because a new analysis of campaign donations by media reporters, producers and writers finds 88 percent of them went to pro-abortion candidate Barack Obama in 2008.
Black Abortion Advocates Attack Alveda King, Say Martin Luther King Not Pro-Life
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A group of black abortion advocates are attacking Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for saying her uncle is pro-life. The younger King has been a pro-life advocate for some time since coming to regret her multiple abortions but some abortion activists don't like what she has to say.