Pro-Life
February 7, 2026
By Bridget Sielicki, Live Action New - SB 359 would allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to patients who have been given a terminal diagnosis of six months or less to live. As written, the law would only apply to Virginia residents age 18 or older, and in order to qualify patients would need to make two oral requests at least 15 days apart. The doctor would also be required to have a one-on-one conversation with the patient to ensure the patient is not being coerced. In the committee hearing this week, Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) maintained that these were “enough guardrails," to protect against any abuse.
February 6, 2026
By James Lynch, National Review - Notre Dame is experiencing significant backlash from pro-life Catholics in and around the school because of its decision to appoint vocal abortion advocate Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the Keough School of International Affairs. Two scholars — Professors Robert Gimello and Diane Desierto — have resigned from the Liu Institute in recent days over Ostermann’s appointment.
February 6, 2026
By Fr. Francesco Giordano, STD, Catholic Exchange - For decades, debates over sexuality and the end of life have been framed as settled in advance, leaving many with the sense that Western societies would not merely change, but steadily accelerate away from the moral framework of Christian civilization. In both areas, moral change has been presented as moving in a single, predictable direction—what is often described as the steady widening of the Overton window. Dissent, when it appears, is treated as a temporary delay rather than a genuine challenge. ...
February 6, 2026
By Erica Inzina, J.D., LifeNews - Louisiana Attorney General announced today that she plans to sue New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their refusal to honor Louisiana’s extradition requests for doctors in their states who have committed felonies in Louisiana by sending abortion pills into the state... Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life has issued the following response: “Louisiana Right to Life wholeheartedly supports AG Murrill’s consistent effort to protect Louisiana women and their unborn babies. ..."
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