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'''Pro-life''' is the name given to people or organizations who defend the human rights of the unborn, and who oppose [[abortion|fetal homicide]]. The pro-life movement in the [[United States]] has been able to save millions of human lives.<ref>Byas, Steve (February 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/28215-pro-life-movement-saving-lives Pro-life Movement Saving Lives]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> [[Liberal]]s in the [[mainstream media]] and elsewhere bristle when this term "pro-life" is used.<ref>https://therightscoop.com/watch-andrea-mitchell-gets-agitated-when-her-reporter-uses-the-term-pro-life/</ref>  Court decisions have used the term "pro-life" 1,716 times (as of Jan. 24, 2025), of which 1,287 decisions were in federal court.
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'''Pro-life''' is opposition to [[abortion]], and also [[euthanasia]]. The [[American]] pro-life movement has been able to save millions of babies' lives,<ref>Byas, Steve (February 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/28215-pro-life-movement-saving-lives Pro-life Movement Saving Lives]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 6, 2018.</ref> and brought healing to [[post-abortive]] adults. [[Liberal]]s and the [[mainstream media]] bristle at the term "pro-life".<ref>https://therightscoop.com/watch-andrea-mitchell-gets-agitated-when-her-reporter-uses-the-term-pro-life/</ref>  Court decisions have used the term "pro-life" 1,716 times (as of Jan. 24, 2025), of which 1,287 decisions were in federal court.
  
 
"[[Pro-abortion]]" or "pro-murder" are the most accurate terms for advocates of [[tax]]payer-funded abortion and other advantages for the abortion industry. Many state [[government]]s even pay for abortions using taxpayer dollars, usually due to a court order rather than the will of the people. [[Pro-aborts]] prefer the term "[[pro-choice]]", which (regardless of the term used) means they believe the mother of a child should have the legal "right" to murder the unborn human being for any reason (they use the term "anti-choice" to refer to pro-lifers). Due to peaceful pro-life efforts, nearly 1,500 abortion mills closed between 1991 and 2019.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/what-closure-of-almost-1500-us-abortion-mills-since-1991-says-about-pro-life-efforts What closure of almost 1,500 US abortion mills since 1991 says about pro-life efforts]. ''LifeSiteNews''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref>
 
"[[Pro-abortion]]" or "pro-murder" are the most accurate terms for advocates of [[tax]]payer-funded abortion and other advantages for the abortion industry. Many state [[government]]s even pay for abortions using taxpayer dollars, usually due to a court order rather than the will of the people. [[Pro-aborts]] prefer the term "[[pro-choice]]", which (regardless of the term used) means they believe the mother of a child should have the legal "right" to murder the unborn human being for any reason (they use the term "anti-choice" to refer to pro-lifers). Due to peaceful pro-life efforts, nearly 1,500 abortion mills closed between 1991 and 2019.<ref>[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/what-closure-of-almost-1500-us-abortion-mills-since-1991-says-about-pro-life-efforts What closure of almost 1,500 US abortion mills since 1991 says about pro-life efforts]. ''LifeSiteNews''. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref>

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An unborn human being in the womb

Pro-life is opposition to abortion, and also euthanasia. The American pro-life movement has been able to save millions of babies' lives,[1] and brought healing to post-abortive adults. Liberals and the mainstream media bristle at the term "pro-life".[2] Court decisions have used the term "pro-life" 1,716 times (as of Jan. 24, 2025), of which 1,287 decisions were in federal court.

"Pro-abortion" or "pro-murder" are the most accurate terms for advocates of taxpayer-funded abortion and other advantages for the abortion industry. Many state governments even pay for abortions using taxpayer dollars, usually due to a court order rather than the will of the people. Pro-aborts prefer the term "pro-choice", which (regardless of the term used) means they believe the mother of a child should have the legal "right" to murder the unborn human being for any reason (they use the term "anti-choice" to refer to pro-lifers). Due to peaceful pro-life efforts, nearly 1,500 abortion mills closed between 1991 and 2019.[3]

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

In American politics, the Republican and 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 Democrats, hold pro-life views, while a few Republicans such as Rudy Giuliani hold pro-abortion views. There are also some Leftists who are pro-life like Washington Post editor Elizabeth Bruenig, to the ire of liberals.[4]

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.[5] 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.[6] Additionally, the Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was one of the strongest supporters of abortion in U.S. history.[7]

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.

Pro-life activists are often wrongly smeared by leftists as "anti-abortion extremists." Isolated wrongful bombings of abortion facilities are considered a greater evil than the millions of unborn, predominantly African-American babies murdered by Planned Parenthood each year.[8] In addition, the Canadian military view pro-life individuals as "terrorists".[9]

Natalism

Natalism is "the policy or practice of encouraging the bearing of children, especially government support of a higher birthrate."[10]

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.[11][12] Immigrants generally are not a part of natalist policies.

Global warming alarmism fears make liberals, Leftists and some others terrified of having children.[13]

Students for Life of America

See also: Students for Life of America

Students for Life of America (SFLA) "is one of the nation’s most active pro-life organizations and the largest youth pro-life organization. We are the only national pro-life organization dedicated to training and equipping college, high school, medical, and law school students."[14]

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 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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  1. ↑ Byas, Steve (February 6, 2018). Pro-life Movement Saving Lives. The New American. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ https://therightscoop.com/watch-andrea-mitchell-gets-agitated-when-her-reporter-uses-the-term-pro-life/
  3. ↑ What closure of almost 1,500 US abortion mills since 1991 says about pro-life efforts. LifeSiteNews. May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
  4. ↑ https://www.leftvoice.org/The-Socialist-Position-On-Reproductive-Rights-Why-Is-This-Even-a-Question
  5. ↑ Ertelt, Steven; Bilger, Micaiah (July 18, 2016). Republicans Adopt Most Pro-Life Platform Ever Condemning Abortion and Planned Parenthood. LifeNews.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ Bilger, Micaiah (June 28, 2016). Democratic Party Platform Calls for Forcing Americans to Pay for Abortions. LifeNews.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ Ertelt, Steven (October 19, 2016). Hillary Clinton Defends Killing Babies in Partial-Birth Abortions: “Government Shouldn’t Step In”. LifeNews.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  8. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-abortion_violence
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPk-jY-yx0k
  10. ↑ Natalism
  11. ↑ "Pro-natalism: Breaking the baby strike". The Economist. 25 July 2015.
  12. ↑ Onishi, Norimitsu (21 August 2005). "South Korea, in Turnabout, Now Calls for More Babies". The New York Times
  13. ↑ Anti-Natalism: When global warming fears make people terrified of having children, LifeSiteNews.com
  14. ↑ Students for Life about page
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