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'''''In June 2022, in [[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization]], states were finally given the power to prohibit abortion.'''''

'''''In June 2022, in [[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization]], states were finally given the power to prohibit abortion.'''''

In [[America]]n politics, the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Constitution Party|Constitution]] Parties are strongly opposed to abortion on a moral basis and believe it should be illegal.  The [[Democrat Party]] supports abortion and opposes legal restrictions. Leaders in the Democrat Party, such as its presidential candidates, also support taxpayer-funded abortion. Officially the [[Libertarian Party]] supports the right to abortion but opposes taxpayer funding for it (consistent with their views on small, limited government and non-interference in personal issues), though a significant segment of Libertarians oppose abortion on the grounds that one of the (few) legitimate functions of government is the protection of citizens, and would consider the unborn in that category.  Vanishingly few Democrat politicians, such as the [[Blue Dog]] Democrats, hold pro-life views, while a few Republicans such as [[Rudy Giuliani]] hold pro-abortion views. There are also some leftists that are pro-life like the Washington Post editor Elizabeth Bruenig, much to the ire of the leftist mainstream.<ref>https://www.leftvoice.org/The-Socialist-Position-On-Reproductive-Rights-Why-Is-This-Even-a-Question </ref>   

In [[America]]n politics, the [[Republican Party|Republican]] and [[Constitution Party|Constitution]] Parties are strongly opposed to abortion on a moral basis and believe it should be illegal.  The [[Democrat Party]] supports abortion and opposes legal restrictions. Leaders in the Democrat Party, such as its presidential candidates, also support taxpayer-funded abortion. Officially the [[Libertarian Party]] supports the right to abortion but opposes taxpayer funding for it (consistent with their views on small, limited government and non-interference in personal issues), though a significant segment of Libertarians oppose abortion because one of the (few) legitimate functions of government is the protection of citizens, and would consider the unborn in that category.  Vanishingly few Democrat politicians, such as the [[Blue Dog]] [[Democrat]]s, hold pro-life views, while a few Republicans such as [[Rudy Giuliani]] hold pro-abortion views. There are also some [[Leftist]]s who are pro-life like ''[[Washington Post]]'' editor Elizabeth Bruenig, to the ire of [[liberal]]s.<ref>https://www.leftvoice.org/The-Socialist-Position-On-Reproductive-Rights-Why-Is-This-Even-a-Question </ref>   

'''''In 2016, the Republican Party adopted the most pro-life party platform in its entire history, with strong language recognizing the right to life of unborn human beings and condemning Planned Parenthood.<ref>Ertelt, Steven; Bilger, Micaiah (July 18, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/07/18/republicans-adopt-most-pro-life-platform-ever-condemning-abortion-and-planned-parenthood/ Republicans Adopt Most Pro-Life Platform Ever Condemning Abortion and Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref>''''' The same time, the Democrats adopted one of the most extreme, pro-abortion platforms in its history, supporting unrestricted abortion, supporting the repeal of every single law in existence that limits abortion including those that formerly received bipartisian support, and forcing taxpayers to fund murder.<ref>Bilger, Micaiah (June 28, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/06/28/democratic-party-platform-calls-for-forcing-americans-to-pay-for-abortions/ Democratic Party Platform Calls for Forcing Americans to Pay for Abortions]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref> Additionally, the Democrat presidential nominee [[Hillary Clinton]] was one of the strongest supporters of abortion in U.S. history.<ref>Ertelt, Steven (October 19, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/10/19/hillary-clinton-defends-killing-babies-in-partial-birth-abortions-government-shouldnt-step-in/ Hillary Clinton Defends Killing Babies in Partial-Birth Abortions: “Government Shouldn’t Step In”]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref>

'''''In 2016, the Republican Party adopted the most pro-life party platform in its entire history, with strong language recognizing the right to life of unborn human beings and condemning Planned Parenthood.<ref>Ertelt, Steven; Bilger, Micaiah (July 18, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/07/18/republicans-adopt-most-pro-life-platform-ever-condemning-abortion-and-planned-parenthood/ Republicans Adopt Most Pro-Life Platform Ever Condemning Abortion and Planned Parenthood]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref>''''' The same time, the Democrats adopted one of the most extreme, pro-abortion platforms in its history, supporting unrestricted abortion, supporting the repeal of every single law in existence that limits abortion including those that formerly received bipartisan support, and forcing taxpayers to fund murder.<ref>Bilger, Micaiah (June 28, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/06/28/democratic-party-platform-calls-for-forcing-americans-to-pay-for-abortions/ Democratic Party Platform Calls for Forcing Americans to Pay for Abortions]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref> Additionally, the Democrat presidential nominee [[Hillary Clinton]] was one of the strongest supporters of abortion in U.S. history.<ref>Ertelt, Steven (October 19, 2016). [https://www.lifenews.com/2016/10/19/hillary-clinton-defends-killing-babies-in-partial-birth-abortions-government-shouldnt-step-in/ Hillary Clinton Defends Killing Babies in Partial-Birth Abortions: “Government Shouldn’t Step In”]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved December 26, 2016.</ref>

The phrase ''pro-life'', especially in the [[Catholic Church]], may include other positions in defense of human life, such as opposing attempts by hospitals or hospices to deny care to premature infants or elderly patients, or to engage in [[euthanasia]]. There are also some Pro-life people who, in addition to opposing fetal homicide, also oppose [[capital punishment]].

The phrase ''pro-life'', especially in the [[Catholic Church]], may include other positions in defense of human life, such as opposing attempts by hospitals or hospices to deny care to premature infants or elderly patients, or to engage in [[euthanasia]]. There are also some pro-life people who, in addition to opposing fetal homicide, also oppose [[capital punishment]].

Pro-life activists, often smeared by leftists as "anti-abortion extremists," are often libelled as violent "bigots". Isolated bombings of abortion facilities are considered a greater evil than the millions of unborn, [[Black Genocide|predominantly African-American]] babies murdered by Planned Parenthood each year.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-abortion_violence</ref> In addition, the [[Canadian]] military considers pro-life individuals as "terrorists".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPk-jY-yx0k</ref>

Pro-life activists, often smeared by leftists as "anti-abortion extremists," are often libeled as violent "bigots". Isolated bombings of abortion facilities are considered a greater evil than the millions of unborn, [[Black Genocide|predominantly African-American]] babies murdered by Planned Parenthood each year.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-abortion_violence</ref> In addition, the [[Canadian]] military considers pro-life individuals as "terrorists".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPk-jY-yx0k</ref>

== Natalism ==

== Natalism ==

[[Natalism]] is "the policy or practice of encouraging the bearing of children, especially government support of a higher birthrate."<ref>[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pronatalism Natalism]</ref>

[[Natalism]] is "the policy or practice of encouraging the bearing of children, especially government support of a higher birthrate."<ref>[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/pronatalism Natalism]</ref>

Sub-replacement levels of fertility, absent immigration, causes population decline.  Some countries in order to reverse population decline offer various incentives people to have big families in order to try to reverse declining populations. For example, incentives may include: single time baby bonuses; reoccurring child benefit payments or reductions in taxes. Some countries impose penalties such as taxes on families with fewer children. In addition, some nations, such as Japan/Singapore/South Korea and Taiwan, have implemented, or attempted to implement, interventionist natalist policies which create incentives for larger families among native people.<ref>"[https://www.economist.com/news/international/21659763-people-rich-countries-can-be-coaxed-having-more-children-lazy-husbands-and Pro-natalism: Breaking the baby strike]". The Economist. 25 July 2015.</ref><ref>Onishi, Norimitsu (21 August 2005). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/21/world/asia/south-korea-in-turnabout-now-calls-for-more-babies.html?_r=0 South Korea, in Turnabout, Now Calls for More Babies]". ''The New York Times''</ref> Immigrants generally are not a part of natalist policies.

Sub-replacement levels of fertility, absent immigration, cause population decline.  Some countries in order to reverse population decline offer various incentives people to have big families in order to try to reverse declining populations. For example, incentives may include: single-time baby bonuses; reoccurring child benefit payments; or reductions in taxes. Some countries impose penalties such as taxes on families with fewer children. In addition, some nations, such as Japan/Singapore/South Korea and Taiwan, have implemented, or attempted to implement, interventionist natalist policies which create incentives for larger families among native people.<ref>"[https://www.economist.com/news/international/21659763-people-rich-countries-can-be-coaxed-having-more-children-lazy-husbands-and Pro-natalism: Breaking the baby strike]". The Economist. 25 July 2015.</ref><ref>Onishi, Norimitsu (21 August 2005). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/21/world/asia/south-korea-in-turnabout-now-calls-for-more-babies.html?_r=0 South Korea, in Turnabout, Now Calls for More Babies]". ''The New York Times''</ref> Immigrants generally are not a part of natalist policies.

[[Global warming]] alarmism fears make liberals, leftists and some others terrified of having children.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/anti-natalism-when-global-warming-fears-make-people-terrified-of-having-children/ Anti-Natalism: When global warming fears make people terrified of having children], LifeSiteNews.com</ref>

[[Global warming]] alarmism fears make liberals, [[Leftist]]s and some others terrified of having children.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/anti-natalism-when-global-warming-fears-make-people-terrified-of-having-children/ Anti-Natalism: When global warming fears make people terrified of having children], LifeSiteNews.com</ref>

== Students for Life of America ==

== Students for Life of America ==

''See also:'' [[Physicians For Life]]

''See also:'' [[Physicians For Life]]

[[Physicians For Life]] is a pro-life not-for-profit 501 (c)(3)organization that adheres to the [[Hippocratic Oath]]. In addition to speaking out against [[abortion]], they stand against "[[euthanasia]], stem cell research, cloning, [[infanticide]], teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, out-of-wedlock sexual activity and for the medical merits of risk elimination through sexual [[abstinence]]." The [[Alabama]] organiation was established in 1986 and they distribute brochures throughout the USA. Their website includes many resources and current news events. [[Physicians]] for Life is available to all medical professionals, medical students and medical research organizations, not just physicians.

[[Physicians For Life]] is a pro-life not-for-profit 501 (c)(3)organization that adheres to the [[Hippocratic Oath]]. In addition to speaking out against [[abortion]], they stand against "[[euthanasia]], stem cell research, cloning, [[infanticide]], teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, out-of-wedlock sexual activity and for the medical merits of risk elimination through sexual [[abstinence]]." The [[Alabama]] organization was established in 1986 and distributes brochures throughout the USA. Their website includes many resources and current news events. [[Physicians]] for Life is available to all medical professionals, medical students and medical research organizations, not just physicians.

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