Americans United for Life

Irish Voters Say ‘Yes’ to Abortion

“Ireland will now join that sad community of nations who throw away irreplaceable human beings through abortion on demand.” said Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins.

People from the "Yes" campaign react as the results of the votes begin to come in, after t

Chile Court Lifts Ban on Abortion

The Constitutional Tribunal of Chile has approved a bill that will allow abortion in some situations, a move that Socialist President Michelle Bachelet has campaigned for since 2015.

Activists take part in a demo in favor of abortion in Santiago on March 21, 2016. Lawmaker

Jason Chaffetz ‘No Wrongdoing’ Comment on Planned Parenthood Raises Concerns

Pro-life leaders are concerned that lawmakers aren’t serious about eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood. The worries come as a “panel” has been created to study Planned Parenthood’s activities, this one headed by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, also considered to be a potential candidate for House Speaker. According to The Hill, Blackburn said, “Our investigation has raised many more questions than we’ve been able to find answers. We need to have a national conversation about these practices. This is a discussion we cannot shy away from.”

Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) (L) greets Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood

Cecile Richards: ‘Abortion is Healthcare’

Stating on numerous occasions that she was trying to be as cooperative as possible with the committee, Cecil Richards nevertheless evaded some questions about Planned Parenthood’s abortion business, often responding she “did not know” the answer to questions a CEO might be expected to know. At one point, as Live Action president Lila Rose tweeted, she was asked if babies who survive abortions should be given medical care, Richards replied, “I have never heard of such a circumstance happening.”

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. testifies duri