2020 Press Releases


California Refuses to Protect Conscience Rights–Will Lose Funding Because of Abortion Mandate


California Refuses to Protect Conscience Rights–Will Lose Funding Because of Abortion Mandate

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the state of California would lose over $200 million a quarter in Medicaid funding for violating federal right of conscience laws by requiring that all health care plans issued in California cover abortion. In January, HHS issued a Notice of […]

Raphael Warnock’s Push for Abortion on Demand Out of Step with Georgia’s Values


Raphael Warnock’s Push for Abortion on Demand Out of Step with Georgia’s Values

Senator Kelly Loeffler Will Work to Protect All Innocent Human Lives WASHINGTON — In the second Georgia Senate debate on Sunday, Senator Kelly Loeffler confronted Democrat Raphael Warnock over his unequivocal belief in abortion on demand. In response to Sen. Loeffler’s challenge, Warnock replied that he has an “abiding respect for choice.” “Choice” being a […]

Joe Biden’s Nominee Xavier Becerra Would Be Most Pro-Abortion HHS Secretary Ever


Joe Biden’s Nominee Xavier Becerra Would Be Most Pro-Abortion HHS Secretary Ever

WASHINGTON — On Sunday, Joe Biden announced that he would nominate California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra for the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Joe Biden and his supporters may pretend that he is a ‘moderate’ but with nominees such as Xavier Becerra, he is showing that he is marching lockstep […]

Abortion Numbers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Show a Steady Decline in Overall Numbers Since 2009


Abortion Numbers from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Show a Steady Decline in Overall Numbers Since 2009

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, November 25th, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual “Abortion Surveillance Report” for the year 2018. Based on an in-depth analysis by National Right to Life’s Department of Education and Research, the numbers continue to show a steady decline in abortions since 2009, although the 2018 […]

NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE CONGRATULATES HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS ON THEIR REELECTIONS


NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE CONGRATULATES HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS ON THEIR REELECTIONS

WASHINGTON – The following is a statement by Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life: National Right to Life congratulates House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), and chairwoman of the House GOP Conference, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), on their reelection to leadership positions in the U.S. House of Representatives. […]

Polling Shows Impact of Abortion in 2020 Election


Polling Shows Impact of Abortion in 2020 Election

23% of voters cited abortion and voted pro-life 31.9% heard from National Right to Life WASHINGTON – A post-election poll of voters in the 2020 election found that the issue of abortion once again played a key role in the presidential and congressional elections, and that National Right to Life and its state affiliates were […]

Victory in North Carolina! Senator Thom Tillis Wins Re-Election to U.S. Senate


Victory in North Carolina! Senator Thom Tillis Wins Re-Election to U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON – Pro-life Republican Senator Thom Tillis was declared the victor today, defeating pro-abortion former state Senator Democrat Cal Cunningham in the race for U.S. Senate. Sen. Tillis prevailed, although outspent by a margin of over 2-1. Senator Tillis was endorsed by National Right to Life. “We congratulate Senator Thom Tillis for his re-election to the U.S. Senate,” said Carol Tobias, […]

In a Biden Presidency, the Losers Would be Unborn Children


In a Biden Presidency, the Losers Would be Unborn Children

New Pro-Life Legislators in the House and Re-Election of Leaders in the Senate Give Hope for Pro-Life Protections and Policies WASHINGTON — As the nation waits for final tabulations, recounts, and official certifications of vote totals, former Vice President Joe Biden has claimed that he would represent all Americans as president. However, he and his […]

Victory in Wyoming: Cynthia Lummis Wins Election to the U.S. Senate


Victory in Wyoming:  Cynthia Lummis Wins Election to the U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON — Pro-life Republican Cynthia Lummis Tuesday night defeated pro-abortion Democrat Merav Ben-David in the race for U.S. Senate. Cynthia Lummis was endorsed by National Right to Life. “We congratulate Cynthia Lummis for her election to the U.S. Senate,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “It was clear to voters across the state of […]

Victory in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District: Michelle Fischbach Wins Election


Victory in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District: Michelle Fischbach Wins Election

WASHINGTON – Pro-life Republican Michelle Fischbach Tuesday night defeated pro-abortion Democrat Rep. Collin Peterson in the race for 7th Congressional District. Michelle Fischbach was endorsed by National Right to Life. “We congratulate Michelle Fischbach for her election to represent the 7th Congressional District in Minnesota,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “National Right to […]