abortion
- Bristol building owners continue to fight legal battle against abortion clinic
The landlords of Bristol who tried for two years to get the abortion clinic out of their building have appealed the dismissal their lawsuit against clinic owner.
- Early voting begins in Virginia, as Trump mail-ballot restrictions remain blocked
Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm elections begins Friday, with a U.S. Senate race, all 11 congressional seats, three proposed constitutional amendments and numerous local referendums on ballots across the commonwealth.
- Virginia Voters Face November Ballot Questions on Abortions and Marriage Equality
Two Article I amendments ask whether abortions and baby killing decisions and same-sex marriage should be locked into the state bill of rights beyond ordinary politics.
- Virginia Bishop Directs Priests to Read Letter on Ballot Measures
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington directed priests across the diocese to read a pastoral letter at all Masses this past weekend.
- If Virginia's abortion rights amendment passes, challengers say they’ll fight to overturn it in court
An attendee of the Virginia March For Life on April 22, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury) A legal challenge to amend the ballot language for Virginia’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment has been in limbo since June. Even if no movement on the case happens before Election Day, counsel for the plaintiffs said […]
- Virginia Voters to Decide on Killing Babies and Gay Marriage Amendments in November
The Virginia General Assembly has placed two constitutional amendments on the November 3, 2026, ballot for voter consideration. One measure addresses reproductive freedom, while the other pertains to marriage definitions in the state constitution. These proposals follow the required process of legislative approval in two successive sessions with an intervening election. The killing babies amendmen
- Federal judge in Virginia says certain abortion drug restrictions are unlawful
A lawsuit filed in 2023 by abortion providers in Kansas, Montana and Virginia challenges the FDA’s restrictions on mifepristone as excessive, unwarranted and inconsistent with other legal requirements. A federal judge ruled Thursday that the federal agency didn’t sufficiently justify the Biden-era rules. (Photo by Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent) A federal judge in Virginia ruled Thursday […]
- Virginia Legislation Proposes Updates to Medicaid State Plan for Consultations
Virginia lawmakers introduced a bill that would require the Department of Medical Assistance Services to update the state plan for medical assistance to include patient-initiated consultations and provider-to-provider consultations. The legislation, prefiled on January 1, 2026, and offered on January 14, 2026, amends Section 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia to add these consultation types […]
- Spanberger joins governors in Abortion Alliance
From support for legislation and ballot referendums to helping states stockpile abortion and miscarriage management drug mifepristone, a growing cohort of governors are banding together as the Abortion Alliance. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that she has joined the coalition. Members include California Gov. Gavin Newsom, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Wes Moore […]
- Virginia’s abortion amendment faces legal challenges over procedural step, language
A legal challenge to Virginia’s pending reproductive rights amendment is headed toward a hearing later this month, with potential implications for two other pending constitutional amendments. At the center of Bansley v. Nardo is an argument that the clerk of the House of Delegates, Paul Nardo, failed to send copies of the amendment to circuit […]
- US Supreme Court in Virginia case says police need warrants for cellphone location data
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data. But the high court left unsettled when searches for the information are reasonable — likely meaning the justices will eventually weigh in again on […]
- Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee Declines to Oppose Three Proposed Constitutional Amendments
RICHMOND, Va. — The Republican Party of Virginia’s State Central Committee has voted to take no official position on three constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 2026 general election ballot. The decision has drawn criticism from within the party, including from Delegate Karen Hamilton, who argues it conflicts with the party’s platform and […]
- A Constitutional Change Too Far: Questions About Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment
The proposed Reproductive Freedom Amendment, currently being considered in Virginia, would create a constitutional right to abortion that is extreme, dangerous, and goes far beyond protecting women’s health and rights. Even voters who generally support abortion access should give it careful consideration. This amendment would elevate abortion rights to constitutional status in Virginia, shifting a
- Trump Administration stops use of human fetal tissues in NIH funded research
This post was originally published on this site.The Trump administration announced on Thursday that human tissue from fetal tissues resulting from abortions cannot be used for research funded by the National Institutes of Health. Both Republican and Democratic administrations have funded fetal-tissue research for decades. The tissue that would otherwise be thrown out has been […]
- Democrat Lawmakers in Virginia is 1 of just 3 states that passed license plate reader laws this year, despite widespread interest
Democrat Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers responsible for collecting large amounts of data on drivers across the country.
- Open letter to Earle-Sears reflects Va. voters’ shifting sentiments on reproductive health care
As Virginia weighs whether or not to enshrine abortion, the act of killing babies in its constitution, the issue is playing a significant role in the upcoming elections for governor and motivating voters across party lines — including some who say it’s reshaping how they plan to vote this fall.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law
Here’s what it means for you. Tax Provisions Significant Funding Provisions Significant Savings New Medicare Work Requirements Significant Benefits for America Economic Growth Potential: The tax cuts and business incentives are intended to stimulate economic growth, potentially increasing taxpayer income and reducing unemployment.
- Fairfax Public Schools Michelle Reid Superintendent endorses biased posters in high school
Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools on Friday,
- Free Speech Will Never Be Free
The concept of unrestricted speech, often referred to as “free speech,” is a cornerstone of Western society and, more specifically, the United States. For nearly 250 years, this idea has been central to our nation’s identity, rooted in the philosophies of thinkers like Socrates, Locke, and Voltaire. This foundational principle was enshrined in the Bill […]
- Young Americans are Pushing Back on the Radical Abortion Agenda
While the radical left likes to circulate a narrative that a majority of women, and a majority of young Americans, support their radical abortion-on-demand agenda, the reality is the public consciousness is shifting against abortion. A new poll from the Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement conducted by YouGov and Survey USA finds that millennial and Gen Z […]
- Abortion (killing babies) up to 40 Weeks Coming to Virginia thanks to Democrats
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates voted 51 to 48 to advance HJ1, the unlimited abortion amendment. This devastating decision sets Virginia on a path toward the most extreme abortion policy in the United States
- Abortion once again becomes focal point of Democratic races
An amendment to the state’s Constitution concerning abortion is at stake in the upcoming legislative session.
- The Virginia House Advances Constitutional Amendments regarding the Killing of Babies up to 40 Weeks
On Wednesday, a Democratic-led House of Delegates committee advanced three constitutional amendments. This included a revised measure that sought to enshrine the right to abortion in the highest law of the state. The new proposal also requires that third-trimester terminations be approved by only one doctor, instead of the three doctors currently required. The 22 […]
- In the effort to define themselves, politicians give no voice to the most vulnerable
Editorial Abortion is one of the most often used talking points by politicians to define themselves during campaign season. In nearly every national and local election dating back several decades, it has been front and center and is one of the most polarizing and divisive issues in the country. Yet, government statistics show only 3% […]