Michael J. New

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Aug 16, 2018
The Worst Poll Ever on the Roe v. Wade Decision
While all of these polls purportedly show strong public support for Roe v. Wade, nearly all of them are flawed in at least one of two ways.
Jul 10, 2018
Recent Polls Overstate Public Support for Roe v. Wade
Supporters of legal abortion and their allies in the mainstream media are working tirelessly to generate opposition to a constitutionalist nominee who might vote to weaken or overturn the Roe v. Wade decision. A flurry of polls released in recent days all purportedly find that over 60 percent of respondents support Roe v. Wade. These polls are all misleading for several reasons.
Jun 28, 2018
Recent Gallup Survey on Abortion Offers Hope to Pro-Lifers
Overall, the results from the most recent poll should encourage pro-lifers, as the results seem to indicate that many Americans are willing to support greater legal protections for the preborn.
May 29, 2018
Protect Life Rule Is a Win for Women's Health Care and Pro-Lifers
The Trump administration announced its new Protect Life Rule. Contrary to some media reports, these new regulations will not reduce funding for family planning programs.
May 24, 2018
How the Legal Status of Abortion Impacts Abortion Rates
Proponents of legal abortion maintain that legalizing abortion will not result in more abortions, but will instead improve the safety of abortions. However, an extremely broad body of economic and public health research clearly indicates that various legal protections of unborn children reduce the incidence of abortion.
Mar 1, 2018
Why Planned Parenthood Has Not Already Been Defunded
Planned Parenthood has not been defunded despite a Republican controlled Congress and a pro-life President. Why the delay?
Feb 2, 2018
More Millennials Support a Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks of Gestation
Young adults today are supportive of incremental pro-life laws and are more likely to oppose abortion in a range of circumstances, but they remain somewhat reluctant to identify as "pro-life."
Jan 24, 2018
Important Pro-Life Goals for 2018 You Need to Know About
Congress should defund Planned Parenthood and pass a 20-week abortion ban, which enjoys popular support.
Jan 10, 2018
Is Society Turning a Corner? CDC Finds a Decline in Teen Sex
The percentage of teenagers that reported ever having engaged in sexual intercourse declined from 46.8 percent to 41.2 percent over a 10-year time period.
Dec 12, 2017
Yes, Abortion Is an Important Issue in the Alabama Senate Election
Although Planned Parenthood has not endorsed a candidate in the Alabama U.S. Senate race, they clearly have an ongoing interest in dissuading the Democratic Party from nominating pro-life candidates – even in conservative states.