How Ohio Became a Front Line in America's Reproductive Rights Debate The Fulcrum
Read →Virginia is holding a significant election with constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that have drawn opposition from Catholic bishops and over 200 pastors, who warn the ballot language is deceptive and designed to punish dissenters and boost Democrats. In Ohio, two key races are considered toss-ups, including a Senate special election and the governor's race, with data centers and immigration issues prominent, while in Texas, the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is close, with controversies around Talarico's religious affiliations and local concerns about visas, data centers, and mosque construction influencing conservative voters.
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View All Articles →An Ohio judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Issue 1, the 2023 amendment that established a right to abortion in the state's constitution, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. The judge did not address the merits of the case, noting that the plaintiffs could not demonstrate personal harm from the amendment, including a claim regarding parental consent for minors seeking abortions.
Read →Judge Matthew R. Byrne, known for his pro-life stance and refusal to join the Ohio Supreme Court's dismissal of an appeal over the state's six-week abortion ban, was confirmed by the Senate to a lifetime federal judgeship for the Southern District of Ohio on September 15, 2026.
Read →The pro-life group 40 Days for Life is conducting prayer vigils across the nation from September 23 to November 1, focusing on opposing abortion pills and promoting abortion pill reversal through prayer, fasting, and community outreach. In related news, an Ohio man was sentenced to six months in prison for forcing abortion pills on his pregnant girlfriend, and in Virginia, abortion advocates and opponents are raising funds for and against a constitutional amendment that would establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion care.
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See all (68) →Why was a lawsuit on abortion rights dismissed? Ohio Statehouse News Quiz Cleveland.com
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Abortion Drugs & Practices
See all (32) →Moreno asks DOJ to consider charging Ohio doctor who forced abortion pills on girlfriend: Capitol Letter Cleveland.com
Read →Ohio Right to Life · Carrie Snyder · September 24, 2026 · Read →
Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help
See all (3) →The Jeremiah 1:5 Project, an initiative of the Douglass Leadership Institute, encouraged Black churches nationwide to speak out about the sanctity of human life and increase support for women facing unexpected pregnancies through Jeremiah 1:5 Sunday held on August 30. The initiative aims to raise awareness about abortion's impact on the Black community, foster relationships between churches and pregnancy centers, and mobilize congregations to provide ongoing care for Black families, with participation reported in states including Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas.
Read →Pregnancy Help News · Tabitha Goodling · February 2, 2026 · Read →
Pregnancy Help News · Savannah Marten · October 21, 2025 · Read →
Parents, Families, Adoption & Safe Haven
See all (1) →Snowflakes, Part 1 Embryo Adoption as an Act of Love It was 2018, and I was only about 30 yards away from the tragedy. Thousands of lives were lost that day. Thousands. No, I was not in Africa, where Christians are martyred in mass, nor was I in a war zone. I was in Ohio. […] Source
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See all (1) →Tabitha Goodling reports on increased services provided by Ohio pregnancy centers and the economic pressures faced by their clients. The article combines coalition data, comments from Savannah Marten, and a client account to describe the need for material and relational support.
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See all (1) →For Immediate ReleaseApril 23, 2026Contact: comms@ohiolife.org Columbus, Ohio: Today, a bill advocating for a legal pathway for assisted suicide was… The post Ohio Right to Life Opposes Pro-Suicide Bill appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .
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See all (1) →Over the past three months, I have had the honor of playing some role in saving the lives of three different babies from the horrors of the abortion industry. The first happened in December 2025, when a coworker reached out to me and told me a woman in Ohio had taken the abortion pill but wanted to have the effects ... Read More The post Dear Pro-Life Men: Society Needs Your Masculinity appeared first on Students for Life of America .
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See all (1) →Marten reflects on pregnancy-center workers joining the 2025 Ohio March for Life alongside families, clergy, and public officials. She argues that shared public witness and practical pregnancy support demonstrate that local pro-life ministry need not be isolated.
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See all (2) →Ohio’s 2025 abortion report was published in March 2026 by the Ohio Department of Health (DOH). Abortions increased in the state in 2025 compared to 2024. Below, Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) summarizes the information in the abortion report published by the state. The data published by Ohio does not include the number of abortions obtained […] The post Abortion Reporting: Ohio (2025) appeared first on Lozier Institute .
Read →Charlotte Lozier Institute · Mia Steupert · October 14, 2025 · Read →