Life Advances as Courts Defund Planned Parenthood and Beliefs Are Put on Trial

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, nearly 100 abortion mills have closed across the United States, marking a major shift in the nation’s abortion landscape. Pro-life advocates point to legal accountability, state protections for life, and sustained grassroots pressure as key factors behind the closures.

An appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump may move forward with defunding Planned Parenthood’s abortion business, reinforcing that taxpayer dollars are not required to support abortion providers. The decision could have nationwide implications for federal funding policy.

In Ireland, a teacher will spend Christmas in jail after refusing to compromise his beliefs, raising serious concerns about freedom of conscience, free speech, and religious liberty in Western democracies. Supporters warn this case signals a growing intolerance toward dissenting viewpoints.