by Texas Right to Life | Jul 20, 2010 | Abortion
Most people do not know that abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. At least 1.2 million abortions are reported each year. Contrary to common perception, abortion is not rare and most likely has affected many...
by Texas Right to Life | Jul 20, 2010 | Abortion
After reaching a high of over 1.6 million in 1990, the number of abortions annually performed in the U.S. has begun to drop back to levels not seen since the late 1970s. Two independent sources confirm this decline: the government's Centers for Disease...
by Texas Right to Life | Jul 20, 2010 | Abortion, Issues
Following is a brief summary of United States Supreme Court abortion decisions commencing with Roe v. Wade, giving the citations, date, holding, and author of the majority opinion. Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (January 22, 1973) Roe invalidated a 19th century Texas...
by Texas Right to Life | Jul 20, 2010 | Abortion
Many advocates for life are challenged with myths and tough questions posed by abortion supporters. Much of the truth about abortion receives little attention in public discourse, for it exposes what we, as a nation, would rather not see. Following are...
by Texas Right to Life | Jul 20, 2010 | Abortion
The abortion issue is often difficult to discuss in public because so much emotion is involved. Even Pro-Lifers may dissent on some technicalities of the issues. Many people who care deeply for the unborn accept that abortion is permissible in the cases of...
