I write to wish you a happy birthday! On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and, thereby, the original thirteen colonies announced their determination to be free and independent of the British Empire. As Americans, this is the day we officially celebrate our national birthday and, as citizens, we all […]
Americans United for Life Action Calls on the Senate to pass the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to Address Abortion Funding Problem in the Exchanges
“Whether or not an insurance Exchange is established by the federal or state government, it receives taxpayer dollars, which should not be used to pay for abortions and life-ending drugs and devices,” said AUL Action’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-25-15) – In King v. Burwell, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federally run health insurance […]
AUL Releases ‘The New Leviathan: How Planned Parenthood Has Become Abortion, Inc.’
“Over the last 45 years, Planned Parenthood has become the expert in making money from ending lives,” observed Americans United for Life President & CEO Dr. Yoest, in releasing AUL’s “Mega-Center Report,” entitled “The New Leviathan” which details how the billion-dollar abortion profiteer has increased its profits and market share, even as fewer U.S. women seek […]
Statement by Dr. Charmaine Yoest at Selma Project Rally
It is an honor to stand here today, with these dear friends – with the brave and courageous members of the Black Prolife movement. We are all grieving together as we gather tonight in the shadow of the tragic and murderous racial violence that unfolded in Charleston this week. So it’s appropriate, and humbling, that […]
AUL Stands With Diverse, Pro-Life Coalition in Selma Because #BlackWomenMatter, Calls on Office Holders to Enforce Laws Protecting Women in Abortion Clinics
MEDIA ADVISORY: In historic Selma, Alabama, Rally at Christ the King Cathedral and March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge planned for June 19 and 20, 2015 “We stand here in Selma to note once again that when laws that protect health and safety are not enforced, African Americans bear too heavy a burden,” said Dr. […]
New Texas Law to Protect Young Girls from Sexual Predators Based in Part on AUL’s Women’s Protection Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-15-15) – Americans United for Life President & CEO, Dr. Charmaine Yoest, commended Governor Greg Abbott for signing Texas HB 3994, a measure based in part on AUL model legislation designed to protect young girls from sexual predators. The new law requires that parents or guardians be notified and be placed in charge of caring […]
Dr. Charmaine Yoest calls for U.S. Senate to Pass 5-Month Abortion Limit
This morning, Dr. Charmaine Yoest, President & CEO of Americans United for Life participated in a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for the U.S. Senate to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would limit abortions after five months of pregnancy. The conference, which was organized by Senator Lindsey Graham featured other speakers […]
Americans United for Life Action Calls on U.S. Senate to Support Commonsense Limits on Abortions at 5 Months of Pregnancy
“Unborn infants should not be subjected to the inhuman pain of later term abortion nor should women’s lives and health be put at risk, so that abortionists can sell a deadly product through all nine months of pregnancy,” said AULA’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-11-15) – Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine […]
Diverse, Pro-Life Coalition Says #BlackWomenMatter, Call on Office Holders to Enforce Laws Protecting Women’s Health and Safety in Abortion Clinics
MEDIA ADVISORY: In historic Selma, Alabama, Rally at Christ the King Cathedral and March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge planned for June 19 and 20, 2015 “Criminal acts against far too many women of color are being ignored here in Alabama and nationwide,” said event organizer Catherine Davis. “But we promise you that an energized […]
5th Circuit Protects Women’s Health with Ruling Holding Texas Abortionists to Real Medical Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-09-15) – In a sweeping victory for women, the Fifth Circuit has upheld a Texas law requiring that abortion clinics meet the same health and safety standards as facilities that provide other outpatient surgeries. In a per curiam decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Lakey, the Court found that the medical requirement advances Texas’ interests […]
Oklahoma Expands Enforcement Options for Abortion Law Violations, Creates Legal Standards to Hold Sex Offenders Accountable Requiring Abortionists to Protect Young Girls
“Too often, sex offenders fake a parent’s signature to use abortion as a cover up for abuse, and for too long, the abortion industry has turned a blind eye to crimes committed by evil men, as they profit from the cover up,” said AUL’s Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (06-05-15) – Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed into […]
AUL Fights for Life-Saving Procedures in Wisconsin Admitting Privileges Court Case
WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-27-15) – Americans United for Life filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) legal brief this week in Planned Parenthood v. Schimel, urging the Seventh Circuit to overturn a decision invalidating Wisconsin’s admitting privileges requirement for abortion providers. “Requiring hospital admitting privileges for abortionists is a life-saving law,” noted AUL President and CEO Dr. […]
A Day for Heroes
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”– Joseph Campbell Memorial Day is a day for heroes – an opportunity to remember those who gave their lives in service of something greater than themselves. While we rightly commemorate the sacrifices of those who came before us, it […]
Video: How We Know We’re Winning
In the last few months we’ve heard Big Abortion say they want a national discussion on abortion. We both know this profit-driven industry is trying desperately to normalize this injustice. But do they really want to talk about abortion? Or do they just want to shut down any opposition to their pro-abortion narrative? Watch our […]
Illinois SB 1564 Continues to Move – Get Your Pastor’s Briefing Book
Illinois SB 1564, a bill that would dramatically reduce the state’s conscience protections for health care providers and pro-life pregnancy centers, continues to advance. Yesterday, the House Committee on Human Services voted along party lines to advance this dangerous bill to the House floor. If the bill passes the House, it will go to Governor […]
AUL Commends U.S. House for Standing Up for Women and Their Unborn Children with Passage of an Abortion Limit at 5 Months of Pregnancy
“There is a war on women in abortion clinics today, where they are exposed to tremendous risks for profit from a secretive, taxpayer funded, billion-dollar industry,” said AUL’s Dr. Yoest. WASHINGTON, D.C. (05-13-15) – Americans United for Life President & CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called the House of Representatives passage of H.R. 36, the “Pain-Capable […]
