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Majority of Americans Favor Abortion Limits and Embrace Pregnancy Resource Centers, Reveals New Poll

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As the fifty-first annual March for Life in Washington, DC, approaches, a recent Knights of Columbus-Marist poll unveils a notable shift in public opinion, indicating that a strong majority of Americans support abortion limits and stand behind pregnancy resource centers. The findings were released on Wednesday.

According to the poll, when presented with the choice between having some limits or no limits on abortion, 66 percent of Americans expressed a preference for limits. Furthermore, 83 percent of respondents voiced their support or strong support for pregnancy resource centers. These centers, described in the survey as places that provide support during pregnancy and after birth without performing abortions, garnered widespread approval.

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly emphasized the consistency in Americans’ support for legal restrictions on abortion and the overwhelming backing for pregnancy resource centers. The survey revealed that 58 percent of Americans support limits on abortion up to three months of pregnancy, with 40 percent identifying as pro-life and 58 percent as pro-choice.

Breaking down the data by political affiliation, the survey found varying opinions. While 37 percent of Democrats support limits on abortion up to three months, 45 percent support abortions throughout pregnancy. Republicans, on the other hand, exhibit a different stance, with 85 percent supporting limits and 56 percent advocating for restrictions, allowing abortion only in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.

The survey delved into Americans’ perspectives on exceptions in abortion laws, with 84 percent supporting allowances for rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Notably, the majority of respondents, regardless of political affiliation, rejected the portrayal of pregnancy resource centers as “fake clinics,” emphasizing their mission of serving mothers and babies.

Dr. Barbara L. Carvalho, director of the Marist Poll, highlighted the enduring trend found in the annual Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll, emphasizing the continued public stance on limiting abortion. The survey, conducted with 1,371 adults between January 8-9, 2024, provides insights into the complex and evolving views of Americans on abortion and related issues ahead of the March for Life.

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Biden’s Radical Agenda: Restoring Roe Top Priority on Day 1 of Second Term

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If President Joe Biden — who has polled as the least popular president in modern history — is reelected in 2024, his top priority on day one of his second term is the killing of the unborn.

During an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Biden deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks said Biden would prioritize abortion and restoring Roe v. Wade on the first day of his second term. When the Supreme Court issued its Dobbs decision in June of 2022, it overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision that had invented the Constitutional “right” to abortion.

“You talk about democracy being on the ballot. Some top Democratic lawmakers say, ‘Okay, good to be focused on former President Trump, but you’ve got to talk about what a second Biden agenda would look like.’ What would on day one President Biden’s top priority be?” NBC’s Kristen Welker asked.

“Well, look, the president announced this campaign with the moniker of ‘Finish the job, and protecting freedom and democracy.’ So when we talk about that, let’s look at it. First of all, Roe,” Fulks replied. “The president has been adamant that we need to restore Roe. It is unfathomable that women today wake up in a country with less rights than their ancestors had years ago.” (Read more from “Biden’s Radical Agenda: Restoring Roe Top Priority on Day 1 of Second Term” HERE)

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Air Guard Wing Commander Resigns Over Abortion Policy, Governor Says

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The commander of the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Air Wing resigned late last month for what the state’s Governor said is a protest of the Pentagon policy that pays for reproductive medical expenses, which includes out-of-state travel for abortions.

According to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office, Colonel Dillon Patterson resigned on December 18 as commander of the 188th Air Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base just, just outside the town of Fort Smith on the Oklahoma border.

Sanders announced Patterson’s resignation in a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

“Col. Patterson was forced to personally choose between either continuing his command or adhering to his sincerely held religious beliefs against abortion,” Sanders wrote in a letter first reported by the conservative outlet the Daily Caller. “Because he adhered first to his faith instead of overtly political mandates, he voluntarily resigned his command. I admire Col. Patterson for having the confidence of his convictions, but regret that our nation’s military will suffer the loss of a dedicated airman, leader, and guardsman as a commander.” (Read more from “Air Guard Wing Commander Resigns Over Abortion Policy, Governor Says” HERE)

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Court Acts on Biden Scheme to Force ER Doctors to Become Abortionists

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A ruling from an appeals court has, for the time being, blocked a scheme by Joe Biden to alter the nation’s rules and regulations to force emergency room physicians to become abortionists.

According to a report form the ADF, the ruling is from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a case in which Texas challenged Biden’s plan to change the rules, under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, to force those abortion procedures.

The ADF called the ruling “a pivotal victory for women, children, and healthcare professionals.”

The change-up of the rules was part of Biden’s campaign after the Supreme Court overturned the faulty Roe abortion precedent to install abortion mandates throughout the government wherever he could.

Biden’s plan essentially said that should someone come into an emergency room wanting an abortion, the physicians would be required to provide that. (Read more from “Court Acts on Biden Scheme to Force ER Doctors to Become Abortionists” HERE)

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Government Report Reveals Nearly $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Pro-Abortion Groups

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A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sheds light on the substantial federal funding received by pro-abortion groups over a three-year period, totaling nearly $2 billion from 2019 to 2021. Planned Parenthood, a major recipient, received a staggering $1.78 billion during this period, despite executing 1.11 million abortions.

The revelations come amid growing public opposition to federal funding for abortion, with a January 2023 Marist poll indicating that three out of five Americans oppose using tax dollars to fund women’s abortions. Despite the Hyde Amendment’s restrictions on federal funds for most abortions, organizations like Planned Parenthood can still receive earmarked funds for other purposes.

In addition to the significant funding directed to Planned Parenthood, the report reveals allocations to other organizations, including $2.03 million to the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and $1.35 million to MSI Reproductive Choices. The report also notes $107.74 million going to four unnamed domestic regional organizations providing sexual and reproductive health-related services.

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Pentagon Bill Now Includes Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, Sex Changes

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The Heritage Foundation’s grassroots advocacy arm called Thursday for congressional lawmakers to reject the proposed National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funding for abortion and sex changes as well as to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the military.

“Americans agree that maintaining a strong national defense involves having a mission-driven military that prioritizes restoring strength at home and ensuring peace abroad,” Ryan Walker, executive vice president of Heritage Action for America, said in a formal statement. (The Daily Signal is The Heritage Foundation’s news outlet.)

“Instead, the Biden administration continues to weaken the integrity of our military by prioritizing abortion services, promoting CRT and DEI initiatives, and enabling sex reassignment surgeries within U.S. armed forces,” Walker said, using the acronyms for critical race theory and so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which funds the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024, “offers an opportunity to fight back, but this final version missed the mark,” he said.

Heritage Action labeled the revised NDAA as a key vote for lawmakers.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., who had blocked hundreds of military promotions for 10 months to challenge a Pentagon policy promoting abortion, said Tuesday that he would free up most of the promotions for Senate votes. (Read more from “Pentagon Bill Now Includes Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, Sex Changes” HERE)

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Report: State Abortion Bans Led to Tens of Thousands More Births

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A recent analysis conducted by the Institute of Labor Economics has revealed a significant increase in the number of births following the enactment of state abortion bans since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June of the previous year. The study found that approximately 32,000 more babies are born annually due to these restrictive measures, impacting birth rates in every state with an abortion ban.

The analysis, utilizing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spanning from 2005 to June of the current year, indicated that between a fifth and a fourth of women residing in the 14 states with abortion bans, who might have otherwise sought an abortion, did not proceed with the procedure. Consequently, an average of 2.3% more babies were born in states with abortion bans compared to those without.

Certain demographic groups experienced a more pronounced rise in births, including women in their 20s, black women, and Hispanic women. Researchers suggest that financial constraints, making it difficult for these groups to travel out of state for an abortion, contributed to the observed increase. The distance to abortion clinics also played a crucial role, with Texas witnessing a 5.1% spike in births after passing an abortion ban, accompanied by a significant increase in the average driving distance to the nearest clinic.

States such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, which implemented abortion bans, experienced substantial increases in orders from Aid Access, an overseas abortion pill provider. However, the overall impact on birth rates in these states was less than anticipated.

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Mother, Son Charged With Kidnapping Over Minor’s Out-of-State Abortion

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An 18-year-old man and his mother have been arrested after police said he raped a 15-year-old girl and took her across state lines for an abortion.

According to the Idaho State Journal, Kadyn Leo Swainston, 18, and his mother, Rachael Swainston, of Pocatello, were each charged with several felony crimes following an investigation that began in June.

ISJ noted that Kadyn Swainston has been charged with rape, second-degree kidnapping and three counts of producing child sexually exploitative material. Rachael Swainston has been charged with second-degree kidnapping, trafficking in methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a controlled substance – one each for possessing fentanyl and psychedelic mushrooms — and one count of harboring a wanted felon.

Reportedly, the investigation started in June when the 15-year-old girl’s mother contacted authorities to report that her child had been raped. Additionally, the mother claimed that her child was taken to Bend, Oregon for an abortion without her permission. (Read more from “Mother, Son Charged With Kidnapping Over Minor’s Out-of-State Abortion” HERE)

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Veterans Administration Now Aborting Babies, Has Performed Dozens of Procedures

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The Department of Veterans Affairs provided 88 abortions in the first year that it offered the procedure, according to a document sent to Congress this month that was obtained by Military.com.

The number was given to the House Veterans Affairs Committee after the Republican-led panel threatened to subpoena the VA if it did not provide detailed data on the abortions it has provided.

While the department gave the committee top-line figures of how many abortions it performed, it declined to provide any more detailed data, citing privacy concerns — prompting committee leaders to renew their subpoena threat.

The VA began offering abortions for the first time in September 2022 after states banned or severely restricted the procedure in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling overturned 50 years of nationwide abortion rights granted by Roe v. Wade. (Read more from “Veterans Administration Now Aborting Babies, Has Performed Dozens of Procedures” HERE)

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Ad Blasted for Twisting Jesus’ Words to Support Killing the Unborn (VIDEO)

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An ad being used by a pro-abortion organization in Ohio to lobby voters to support late-term abortion procedures there is being slammed for twisting Jesus’ words to support killing the unborn.

The ad also drew the comments of Mark Harrington, the president of Created Equal.

“Twisting of scripture by ‘pastors’ to advance abortion should anger every Christian. We need to turn our anger into action to defeat Ohio’s Issue 1,” he said.

The ad, which is included in Harrington’s commentary:

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“Using the words of our beloved savior Jesus Christ to justify preborn child-killing represents a new low for those promoting an amendment that would enshrine unlimited abortion through all stages of pregnancy into the Ohio Constitution,” a statement from Harrington said. (Read more from “Ad Blasted for Twisting Jesus’ Words to Support Killing the Unborn (VIDEO)” HERE)

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