The United Kingdom Home Office under the new Labour government is considering banning silent prayer outside abortion clinics after the previous Conservative government already banned any form of protest against the killing of unborn children near the clinics.
Last year, MPs approved legislation to ban protests, including silent prayer, within 150 meters of clinics and hospitals providing abortion services. However, this measure has not yet been implemented.
Draft guidance published in December allowed silent prayer within the new “safe access zones” and permitted “consensual” communication, such as handing out leaflets or engaging in conversation.
Pro-abortion advocates are now looking to ban anyone from even trying to offer alternatives to women seeking an abortion in and around the clinics, which can include counseling or other forms of help.
Government sources did not specify which aspects of the draft guidance might be revised. All three Home Office ministers, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, had previously opposed allowing silent prayer within buffer zones.
The current guidance states that “silent prayer” is protected under the Human Rights Act 1998 and should not be deemed unlawful.
Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, confirmed earlier this month that the Government plans to implement safe access zones around abortion clinics “imminently.”
CATHOLICS UNDER FIRE.
Rachael Clarke of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service specifically targeted Roman Catholicswho pray outside abortion clinics, stating those with rosary beads should be banned from being near clinics. She argued that such activities “are designed to influence women’s reproductive choices.”
Several pro-life activists have already been arrested for praying silently outside of abortion clinics in the UK, including Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, who was arrested last year in October.
Even Roman Catholic priests have been arrested for protesting abortion in the UK. Father Sean Gough was accused of intimidating people outside a clinic in Birmingham, but a judge later dropped charges against him last year.
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The United Kingdom Home Office under the new Labour government is considering banning silent prayer outside abortion clinics after the previous Conservative government already banned any form of protest against the killing of unborn children near the clinics.
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Voters in the Show-Me State will face several crucial decisions on the ballot this November 5, including whether to overturn the state’s current abortion ban and legalize sports betting. The Missouri Secretary of State’s office confirmed on Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion has garnered enough signatures to be included in the general election ballot.
The proposed abortion rights amendment will appear as Amendment 3. If passed, it would allow abortions until after fetal viability, approximately 24 weeks, with exceptions when the mother’s life or health is at risk. Under current law, abortion in Missouri is restricted to only instances of medical emergencies.
Democrats in the state hope the ballot measure will energize pro-choice voters in November’s election and boost the prospects of the party’s gubernatorial candidate, State House Minority Leader Crystal Quade. The Republican Party nominee—and favorite to win the election—Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe is a strong opponent of the initiative.
In addition to the abortion measure, voters will decide on Amendment 2, which proposes the legalization of sports betting in the state. This initiative has support from major sports franchises, including the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs, and aims to implement a 10 percent tax on sports wagers. Revenue from this tax would be allocated to educational institutions and a fund for compulsive gambling prevention.
Lastly, voters will decide on a ballot measure that proposes increasing Missouri’s minimum wage from $12 to $15 per hour by 2026. The initiative, named Proposition A, also includes provisions for guaranteed paid sick time based on hours worked.
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Voters in the Show-Me State will face several crucial decisions on the ballot this November 5, including whether to overturn the state's current abortion ban and legalize sports betting. The Missouri Secretary of State's office confirmed on Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion has garnered enough signatures to be included in the general election ballot.
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The draft 2024 Republican Party platform was presented Monday to delegates on the convention‘s platform committee ahead of a final vote on adoption in Milwaukee next week. Entitled ‘America First: A Return to Common Sense,’ the document outlines several core elements of former President Donald J. Trump‘s agenda should he retake the White House in November’s presidential election. Border security, the deportation of illegalimmigrants, ending the weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), the protection of Social Security, fair trade, and election integrity are among the most prominent issues mentioned in the draft.
“Today we must once again call upon the same American Spirit that led us to prevail through every challenge of the past if we are going to lead our Nation to a brighter future,” the draft platform preamble reads. Striking Trump‘s trademark America First tone, it continues, laying out the former President’s “common sense” solutions to the border crisis, U.S. national security, inflation, and crime—among other issues.
AN AMERICA FIRST ECONOMY.
The draft platform offers a marked change from the globalist policies of the Republican Party of old. “Common Sense tells us clearly that if we don’t have Domestic Manufacturing with low Inflation, not only will our Economy—and even our Military Equipment and Supplies—be at the mercy of Foreign Nations, but our Towns, Communities, and People cannot thrive,” it states, adding: “Republican Party must return to its roots as the Party of Industry, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Workers.”
Addressing American energy, the draft document echoes Trump‘s calls to “unleash American Energy” as part of an effort to reduce inflation and ensure the nation’s energy independence.
Additionally, the platform’s pro-energy and pro-worker tone will likely help bolster Trump’s growing support among union households—a voter demographic the campaign sees as crucial to its victory in November. The National Pulse reported in June that Sean O’Brien, the president of the Teamsters Union, has accepted Trump‘s invitation to address the convention.
BORDER SECURITY.
Likewise, the draft document heavily focuses on border security and immigration. It reiterates former President Trump‘s words: “If we don’t have a Border, we don’t have a Country.” The platform states that the Trump White House will complete the border wall and enact enhanced screening of immigrants entering the United States through other avenues.
Notably, the platform reinforces Trump‘s call to tackle the unprecedented number of illegalimmigrants who have entered the country under Joe Biden through sweeping deportations—supported by a majority of Americans. ” We will start by prioritizing the most dangerous criminals and working with local Police,” the document reads before continuing: “We must not allow Biden’s Migrant Invasion to alter our Country.”
CRYPTOCURRENCY.
A Republican platform first, the draft addresses emergent technologies like cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. “Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency,” the document states. It adds: “We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.”
Additionally, on the subject of artificial intelligence, the draft signals the intent for America to compete on the global stage—seeing the technology as a national security issue and not just an economic one. “We will repeal Joe Biden’s dangerous Executive Order that hinders AI Innovation, and imposes Radical Leftwing ideas on the development of this technology,” the platform reads, continuing: “In its place, Republicans support AI Development rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.”
THE GOP IS STILL PRO-LIFE.
Lastly, while the platform did undergo some changes in the wake of the repeal of Roe v. Wade, the draft document reiterates the Republican commitment to the pro-life cause. “We proudly stand for families and Life,” the pro-life plank begins. “We believe that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees that no person can be denied Life or Liberty without Due Process, and that the States are, therefore, free to pass Laws protecting those Rights.”
“We will oppose Late Term Abortion, while supporting mothers and policies that advance Prenatal Care, access to Birth Control, and IVF (fertility treatments),” the platform draft concludes.
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The draft 2024 Republican Party platform was presented Monday to delegates on the convention's platform committee ahead of a final vote on adoption in Milwaukee next week. Entitled 'America First: A Return to Common Sense,' the document outlines several core elements of former President Donald J. Trump's agenda should he retake the White House in November's presidential election. Border security, the deportation of illegalimmigrants, ending the weaponization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), the protection of Social Security, fair trade, and election integrity are among the most prominent issues mentioned in the draft.
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Melinda French Gates has pledged to donate $1 billion over the next two years to support left-wing individuals and organizations ostensibly working on behalf of women globally, including abortion rights advocates in the United States. This marks her second billion-dollar personal commitment in the past five years. In 2019, French Gates announced a ten-year pledge to expand women’s power and influence.
Earlier this month, French Gates disclosed her decision to step down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to concentrate on her advocacy for progressive women’s causes. Upon her departure, she received $12 billion from her ex-husband, Bill Gates, dedicated to her future philanthropic endeavors.
In a guest essay for The New York Times, French Gates expressed her long-standing frustration with those who argue that it’s not the right time to discuss genderequality. “Decades of research on economics, well-being, and governance make it clear that investing in women and girls benefits everyone,” she wrote.
French Gates revealed that her initial work would be run through her organization, Pivotal Ventures, which has already started directing $200 million in new grants. These grants, intended for general operating support, will benefit groups such as the National Women’s Law Center, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Pivotal Ventures has dedicated $875 million of the $1 billion pledged in 2019 to a blend of venture and philanthropic funding. Concerningly, the Gates Foundation has a history of funding gain-of-function projects conducted by both American and Chinese research facilities. Additionally, in 2021, the foundation made a $2.1 billion commitment to gender equity efforts in collaboration with UN Women.
Her New York Times essay highlighted several ongoing challenges, including the restrictions on abortion in 14 states and the uptick in suicidal thoughts among teenage girls.
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Melinda French Gates has pledged to donate $1 billion over the next two years to support left-wing individuals and organizations ostensibly working on behalf of women globally, including abortion rights advocates in the United States. This marks her second billion-dollar personal commitment in the past five years. In 2019, French Gates announced a ten-year pledge to expand women's power and influence.
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Pretrial plea deal negotiations between prosecutors and lawyers for Nicholas Roske, accused of plotting the murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, are in progress. The approach to Roske, whose target was a conservative justice, contrasts sharply with the approach to Paul DePape, convicted of attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer. Joe Biden’s Justice Department wants to imprison DePape, a Canadian in his mid-forties who has struggled with homelessness, drug abuse, and mental health issues, for 40 years.
Roske was arrested outside Kavanaugh’s Maryland home after taking a cab there armed with a Glock 17 pistol, tactical knife, crowbar, pepper spray, hammer, and zip ties, among other equipment. Roske was reportedly motivated by a leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and return decisions over abortion to the states. He was also angered by a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and hoped eliminating Kavanaugh might forestall Supreme Court rulings upholding the Second Amendment.
Roske’s charges include the attempted murder of a U.S. Justice, to which he has entered a not-guilty plea. A judge has delayed a long-awaited trial as “discussions regarding a pretrial resolution are ongoing,” according to court filings.
RADICALIZED.
The Joe Biden regime is accused of helping radicalize Roske. Prior to Roske’s arrival at Kavanaugh’s home, then-Press Secretary Jen Psaki — now an MSNBC host — initially refused to condemn activists posting justices’ addresses online and would not say whether Biden had “a view” on activists showing up at their houses. Later, she said Biden encouraged people to protest outside justices’ homes.
Nancy Pelosi, then still House Speaker, actively encouraged members of the public to pressure the justices over the Roe ruling. She also delayed legislation increasing justices’ security. Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer also said he was comfortable with pro-abortion activists showing up at justices’ homes to pressure them.
Psaki on far-left activists targeting Supreme Court justices' homes: "So I know that there's an outrage right now, I guess, about uh protests that have been peaceful to date and we certainly continue to encourage that outside of judges' homes" pic.twitter.com/6dO9dh8Uy3
Pretrial plea deal negotiations between prosecutors and lawyers for Nicholas Roske, accused of plotting the murder of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, are in progress. The approach to Roske, whose target was a conservative justice, contrasts sharply with the approach to Paul DePape, convicted of attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer. Joe Biden's Justice Department wants to imprison DePape, a Canadian in his mid-forties who has struggled with homelessness, drug abuse, and mental health issues, for 40 years.
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Voter support for abortion access could be offering false hope for JoeBiden‘s 2024 presidential re-election campaign. Election analyst Harry Enten, during a recent appearance on CNN, noted that while Biden leads former President Donald J. Trump on the issue nationally, voters — for the most part — rank abortion low among issues of concern.
“In Arizona, 59 percent believe that abortion should be always or mostly legal. In Nevada, two-thirds, 66 percent,” Enten explained to host John Berman. He added that putting one’s self in the shoes of the Biden campaign, “Yeah, you love the fact that abortion is in the news because would Biden or Trump do a better job… Biden leads on this measure by 14 points. It’s by far his best issue.”
Despite his polling strength on the issue, however, the data isn’t all good news for Biden. Enten explained that a recent poll by CNN found that only 23 percent of Americans think the candidate they support should share their views on abortion. Meanwhile, the same poll found that former President Trump is running well ahead of Biden on issues ranked as more important among voters.
“The economy, Trump leads. Immigration, Trump leads, foreign conflicts, Trump leads,” Enten said, before adding: “And even on preserving democracy, which has obviously been a focal point of the Joe Biden campaign. He only leads on issue by this issue by four points.”
The National Pulse previously reported that despite an abortion referendum making the ballot in Florida, the issue appears to have had little impact on the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race in the state. Former President Trump holds a double-digit lead over Biden in Florida, according to polling taken after it was announced the abortion question would appear on the November ballot.
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Voter support for abortion access could be offering false hope for JoeBiden's 2024 presidential re-election campaign. Election analyst Harry Enten, during a recent appearance on CNN, noted that while Biden leads former President Donald J. Trump on the issue nationally, voters — for the most part — rank abortion low among issues of concern.
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Americans continue to be split on the issue of abortion, with new polling indicating that a narrow majority want Congress to enact a law that would restore its legal treatment under Roe v. Wade. Among Americans at large, 54 percent say they want lawmakers to maintain the legality and accessibility of abortion under Roe. Meanwhile, 56 percent of registered voters say the same.
This is the highest level of support for permissive access to abortion seen in the Yahoo News/YouGov survey since they began asking the question following the U.S. Supreme Court‘s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. Far-reaching state-level abortion restrictions are likely the cause for increased polling support for Roe-esque access laws. In Arizona, the state’s Supreme Court recently reinstated an 1864 law that bans abortion in almost every case.
The Arizona abortion ban is unpopular among a broad swath of the electorate. Polling shows 57 percent of Americans disapprove of the court’s decision to reinstate the law. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign hopes to capitalize off of voter sentiment against restrictive state-level abortion laws. They’ve launched large ad buys in several swing states focusing on the issue. The National Pulse reported in mid-April that the Biden campaign launched a seven-figure ad buy in Arizona focusing on abortion and the President’s support for pro-choice policies.
However, the narrow-majority support for Roe v. Wade-style permissive abortion laws may not be all good news for the Biden campaign. An Emerson College poll of voters in Florida from April 12 shows the issue of abortion ranking relatively low among voter concerns. Despite Florida residents saying they supported a state referendum enshrining permissive abortion rights in the Sunshine State, former President Donald Trump held a double-digit lead over Biden. This appears to indicate that most don’t associate Trump with state Republican efforts to restrict abortion access. Additionally, it suggests that abortion is not a vote-moving issue, meaning it ranks relatively low in terms of voter intensity.
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Americans continue to be split on the issue of abortion, with new polling indicating that a narrow majority want Congress to enact a law that would restore its legal treatment under Roe v. Wade. Among Americans at large, 54 percent say they want lawmakers to maintain the legality and accessibility of abortion under Roe. Meanwhile, 56 percent of registered voters say the same.
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Mateusz Morawiecki, the former national populist Prime Minister of Poland, has expressed his regret at conservatives pushing abortion restrictions further than the public would tolerate while in office. His Law and Justice (PiS) party has now been displaced by a globalist coalition, which wants not just to reverse the changes but also liberalize abortion far beyond the status quo ante.
Abortion was already restricted relatively strongly when PiS entered office, with exceptions for rape, danger to the life of the mother, and cases where the unborn baby was found to have defects — an arrangement known as the “abortion compromise.” Conservative appointees to the country’s Constitutional Tribunal eliminated the last of these exceptions, intended to allow women to end unviable pregnancies, in 2020, ruling it was being used to target babies with conditions such as Down’s Syndrome in a discriminatory manner.
Abortion was weaponized by the left in Poland’s 2023 elections. While PiS remained the largest party, a coalition of smaller globalist and left-wing parties combined to take over the government. Two of the three major factions in the new government now wish to not only restore the defects exception but also legalize abortion up to 12 weeks.
“If I could turn back time, yes, I would do it. I think the compromise was a bad thing, but much better than what may await us in the future,” lamented Morawiecki.
Donald Trump has often cautioned pro-life campaigners against pushing for abortion restrictions that do not enjoy broad public support. He argued that while people should “follow their heart” on the issue, conservatives “have to win elections” to stop leftist politicians from gaining power and advancing extreme policies such as legalizing abortion up to birth.
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Mateusz Morawiecki, the former national populist Prime Minister of Poland, has expressed his regret at conservatives pushing abortion restrictions further than the public would tolerate while in office. His Law and Justice (PiS) party has now been displaced by a globalist coalition, which wants not just to reverse the changes but also liberalize abortion far beyond the status quo ante.
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A majority of Americans who identify as Catholic are not — rejecting many of the core teachings of the Catholic Church.
A recent survey by Pew found that 60 percent of self-described Catholics in the U.S. believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Thirty-nine percent said it should be legal in most cases, while nearly a full quarter — 22 percent — said abortion should be legal in all cases. Just 28 percent of Catholics in America said abortion should be illegal in all cases.
The report also found that a substantial proportion of U.S. so-called Catholics advocate for more progressive changes within the Church, including acceptance of contraception, married priests, female priests, and same-sex marriage recognition.
Eighty-three percent of respondents said they want the church to allow contraception, 69 percent said priests should be able to marry, 64 percent said women should be allowed to become priestesses, and more than half — 54 percent — believe the Church should recognize same-sex marriage.
The new survey and its findings come on the heels of Pope Francis’s decision in December 2023 to allow priests to bless individuals in same-sex relationships — however such blessings are not marriage and cannot take part during Church services. Last year, the Catholic Church, which has become increasingly liberal under the guidance of Pope Francis, decreed that transgendered individuals could be baptized.
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A majority of Americans who identify as Catholic are not — rejecting many of the core teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Joe Biden’s campaign is increasing its ad presence in Arizona with a seven-figure spend aimed to tie former President Donald Trump to strict pro-life court rulings. The primary message of these ads is a focus on recent events surrounding the state’s Supreme Court upholding an 1864 law that effectively prohibits nearly all abortions.
The campaign, with its advert titled “Power Back,” is making significant efforts to link former President Trump with the almost total ban on abortions, drawing on Trump’s appointment of three conservative judges who played pivotal roles in the 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
The ads will run on selected television programs this month, seeking to reach younger female and Latino viewers in particular. Alongside Biden’s campaign, the Democratic National Committee also plans to launch a billboard campaign across Tempe and Phoenix, putting the spotlight on Trump’s role in Arizona’s abortion ban.
Despite the message of Biden’s Arizona ad campaign, Trump has made it clear he does not support a strict blanket ban on abortion. Though he suggested that abortion regulations should remain a state decision, he expressed concerns about the Arizona court’s ruling. He has advocated for abortion exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and when the mother’s life is in danger.
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Joe Biden's campaign is increasing its ad presence in Arizona with a seven-figure spend aimed to tie former President Donald Trump to strict pro-life court rulings. The primary message of these ads is a focus on recent events surrounding the state's Supreme Court upholding an 1864 law that effectively prohibits nearly all abortions.
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