abortion
Abortion and Dependency
by Jim Hewes Imagine a toddler at a pool. Three lifeguards are present and on duty. There’s another person present at the pool who has been a lifeguard in the past but isn’t currently on duty. The toddler suddenly runs into the pool in the deep end and is at risk of drowning. The lifeguards…
Problems with the Demand-Side Pro-Life Arguments for Making Abortion Unwanted but Not Illegal
by Jacqueline Abernathy, Ph.D. MSSW Supply Produces Demand As the United States approaches the 2026 election, pro-life (particularly anti-abortion) voters are faced with the same false dichotomy: vote Republican in order not to exacerbate the unjust social and economic conditions that drive abortion demand, or vote Democrat to reduce demand while safeguarding the supply of…
Abortion and Rape: What Does the Research Say?
by Sarah Terzo This article originally appeared on Sarah Terzo’s Substack. You can read more of her articles here. Sarah is a member of the Board of Directors of the Consistent Life Network. Rape is a horrific crime and a terrible act of injustice. A person who is sexually violated suffers a lifelong trauma….
The Concept of Viability Is Not Really Viable
by Fr. Jim Hewes YouTube has many videos in which “viability” is a major aspect of debates on abortion morality and legality. I have seen such videos as Lila Rose debating Dr. Mary Ann Frank, Trent Horn debating Professor Cecilia Charbaird, Kristan Hawkins presenting on college campuses, etc. Why is this? For 50 years,…
It is Time That the UK Had a National Conversation About the Rights of the Unborn
by Irfan Chowdhury Troubling Legislation The United Kingom (UK) is currently considering legislation that will decriminalise abortion up to birth; this is Clause 191 of the Crime and Policing Bill, which states: Clause 191 would disapply the existing criminal law on abortion in England and Wales for women acting in…
A Letter to PayPal
by Fr. Jim Hewes This letter is lightly edited. PayPal is one of many companies that have the problematic employee abortion policy, so all the thoughts here would apply to the other companies as well. Dear PayPal: My perspective comes from directing Project Rachel, a post abortion healing program, for 18 years. I saw a…
Orange California Planned Parenthood 911 Calls
by Sarah Terzo A collection of 911 calls from Planned Parenthood of Orange, California, which took place between 2013 and 2025, shows the organization’s lack of concern about its patients – even those experiencing medical emergencies. In one 911 recording on February 22, 2013, the Planned Parenthood worker told the operator: There’s a patient…
“Choice”: The Word’s Meanings and (Mis)uses
by Ms. Boomer-ang Society has developed the habit of calling people who support abortion “pro-choice” and people who oppose abortion “anti-choice.” But “pro-choice” is too narrow a term for abortion supporters, and “anti-choice” is too broad a term for me. ”Anti-choice” means a woman has no choice on whether to carry a pregnancy to…
How Abortion Doesn’t Address Women’s Real Problems
by Jim Hewes Many abortionists (Dr. Malcom Potts, Dr. Frasier Fellows, Dr. Willie Parker, etc.) claim that the reason for doing abortions is to help women. For example, Dr. Kathi Aultman stated: “performing an abortion, I was doing something for the wellbeing of women.” (Written Testimony of Kathi A. Aultman, M.D. FACOG, November 1, 2017…
Misleading and Distracting Language on Abortion
by Ms. Boomer-ang In many points relating to abortion, the most commonly-heard voices distract our attention from what we really need to know and keep us focused on minor or misleading parts of the story. Following are examples: 1. Media reporting on parents trying (unsuccessfully or successfully) to prevent their daughters from having abortions…