The Missouri House this week passed legislation that would block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. HB 2634, sponsored by Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), would prohibit any abortion facility or its affiliates from receiving public funds. Federal...
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March For Life 2024
Despite a few weather concerns, the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration is set to occur between Friday and Saturday this weekend in Washington D.C. The event, which in the past has drawn upwards of 150,000 attendees, demonstrates the intent of pro-life...
Abortion Amendment Backers Seek Signatures
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, a coalition of Missouri abortion-rights groups announced that they would begin collecting signatures to put a pro-abortion constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot. The group, called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, has the...
Senate Committee Hears Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday heard testimony on SB 810, sponsored by Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon). SB 810 would prohibit any abortion facility or its affiliates from receiving public funds. Federal and state law currently prohibit public...
Abortion is Leading Cause of Death Worldwide for Fifth Straight Year
Last year, abortion was the leading cause of death throughout the world for, at least, the fifth time in a row: over 44.6 million abortions were performed in 2023 alone. By comparison, communicable diseases, the second cause of death, accounted for 13 million...
Senate Committee Advances Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee this week advanced legislation that would cut off public funding for abortion providers and their affiliates. SB 1168, sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold), would prohibit any abortion facility or its affiliates...