The U.S. Centers for Disease Control calls public health “the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases.” Tragically, prominent public health organizations have betrayed that purpose by embracing abortion and assisted suicide, which not only destroy the life of individuals but have a tremendous and under-recognized impact on the health of communities. Despite ongoing public debate that would benefit from robust statistics, the United States on the whole has a poor record of tracking abortion data – a deficiency CLI urges policymakers to address and aims to improve through quality research. In addition to abortion data, our national systems for monitoring maternal health are in need of major overhaul to ensure that all pregnancy outcomes are measured and incorporated in data readily accessible to researchers everywhere.

New Report Reveals Planned Parenthood Prioritizes Abortion Over Women’s Health

Michael J. New, Ph.D. | February 22, 2021.

Late Friday afternoon, Planned Parenthood released their annual report for 2019-2020. As always, this report contains glossy color photos and statements from Planned Parenthood leadership. However, the most interesting part of these annual reports is the data they include about Planned Parenthood’s services. Planned Parenthood spokespeople and their allies in the media frequently argue that abortion constitutes a small fraction of their activities. However, the data contained in their annual reports tell a much, much different story.

Abortion Reporting: Kansas (2019)

Tessa Longbons | February 17, 2021.

Kansas published its preliminary 2019 abortion statistics in June 2020 and released the final report in October 2020. The report shows that after increasing in 2018, abortions declined in 2019. Changes in Kansas Abortions, 2018-2019 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Kansas abortion market share is not included in the abortion report. Abortion Totals and […]

Abortion Reporting: Kentucky (2019)

Tessa Longbons | February 2, 2021.

Kentucky’s 2019 abortion report was published online by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services in October 2020. The report shows that abortions increased in the state. Changes in Kentucky Abortions, 2018-2019 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 3,664 abortions reported in Kentucky in 2019, a large 14 percent increase from […]

All Americans Benefit from the Extraordinary Contributions of Pro-life Pregnancy Centers (VIDEO)

Charlotte Lozier Institute | January 29, 2021.

CLI President Chuck Donovan: “Pregnancy centers exist to serve and support mothers in the courageous decision to give their children life, even under the most difficult circumstances. Each year they provide a multitude of free services, including excellent medical care, for millions of women and men.”

Abortion Reporting: North Carolina (2019)

Tessa Longbons | January 15, 2021.

North Carolina’s 2019 abortion statistics were published in November 2020. Abortions in the Tar Heel State increased from the previous year. Changes in North Carolina Abortions, 2018-2019 *The change in total abortions and chemical abortions reflects abortions performed on North Carolina residents. The change in the abortion rate reflects all abortions reported in North Carolina, […]

Cell Lines Used for Viral Vaccine Production

Charlotte Lozier Institute | January 4, 2021.

Vaccines Licensed for Use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Current FDA list accessed 4 January 2021 View this chart as a PDF here Use of Cell Lines for Vaccine Production 🟩 No fetal cells 🔺 fetal cells — no cell lines – bacteria grow independently Vaccine […]

New Obamacare Report Uncovers Massive Taxpayer Subsidies for Abortion; Continuing Violation of Hyde Amendment Principles

Charlotte Lozier Institute | December 18, 2020.

Pro-life Americans Deserve Transparency in Healthcare Plans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2020 Contact: Prudence Robertson, probertson@sbalist.org, 240-672-2828 Washington, D.C. – Today Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), the research arm of Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), in partnership with Family Research Council (FRC) and The Heritage Foundation, released a new report detailing the extent […]

Abortion Reporting: Iowa (2019)

Tessa Longbons | December 16, 2020.

Iowa’s 2019 abortion statistics were published by the Iowa Department of Public Health in October 2020. According to the report, Iowa abortions increased from the previous year. Changes in Iowa Abortions, 2018-2019 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Iowa abortion market share is not included in the abortion report. Abortion Totals and Trends There […]

Abortion Reporting: Ohio (2019)

Tessa Longbons | November 18, 2020.

Ohio’s 2019 abortion report was published by the Ohio Department of Health in October 2020. The report shows that chemical abortions in Ohio continue to increase. Changes in Ohio Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Ohio market share. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2019, there were 20,102 […]

Abortion Reporting: Indiana (2019)

Tessa Longbons | November 5, 2020.

Indiana’s 2019 abortion report was published online by the Indiana State Department of Health in July 2020. The report shows that Planned Parenthood’s share of Indiana abortions fell from 2018, although Planned Parenthood still accounts for well over half the abortions reported in the state. Statistics and Changes in Indiana Abortions, 2018-2019 Abortion […]

Abortion Reporting: New Jersey (2018)

Tessa Longbons | November 3, 2020.

New Jersey’s 2018 abortion statistics were provided by the New Jersey Department of Health to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) upon request in September 2020. Changes in New Jersey Abortions, 2017-2018* *Trends shown here are based on incomplete abortion data. Information on Planned Parenthood’s New Jersey market share is not publicly available. Abortion […]

Abortion Reporting: Wyoming (2019)

Tessa Longbons | November 3, 2020.

Wyoming’s 2019 abortion statistics were published online by the Wyoming Department of Health. The 2019 report is the first public abortion report released by the state. Because 2019 is Wyoming’s first reporting year, there are no changes from the previous year to report. Abortion Totals and Trends Wyoming’s 2019 abortion report is […]

Pro-life Pregnancy Centers Served 2 Million People with Essential Medical, Education and Support Services in 2019

Charlotte Lozier Institute | October 21, 2020.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2020 Contact: Prudence Robertson, probertson@sbalist.org, 240-672-2828 Pro-life Pregnancy Centers Served 2 Million People with Essential Medical, Education and Support Services in 2019 New Report Highlights Wellspring of Care for Women and Families Washington, D.C. – Today Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), the research arm of Susan B. Anthony List […]

Abortion Reporting: Georgia (2019)

Tessa Longbons | October 19, 2020.

Georgia’s 2019 abortion statistics are available in the Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS). Abortions performed on Georgia residents increased from 2018 to 2019. Changes in Georgia Abortions, 2018-2019* *This graphic shows changes in Georgia resident abortions only. Information on Planned Parenthood’s Georgia abortion market share is not included in the abortion report. […]

Abortion Reporting: Maine (2019)

Tessa Longbons | October 19, 2020.

Maine’s 2019 abortion report was published in July 2020 by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The report indicates that abortions increased from 2018 to 2019. Changes in Maine Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Maine abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends There were […]

COVID-19, Nursing Homes, and the Need to Protect the Elderly

Hannah Howard | October 7, 2020.

*The term “resident” will be used to describe nursing home residents unless otherwise indicated. **All data is accurate as of 10/06/2020 In early 2020 news began circulating that a life-threatening respiratory illness was sweeping across the world and had made its way to the United States. Reactions to the severity of the problem […]

Medical and Social Risks Associated with Unmitigated Distribution of Mifepristone: A Primer

Hannah Howard | October 1, 2020.

This is Issue 51 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On Point 51: Medical and Social Risks Associated with Unmitigated Distribution of Mifepristone: A Primer Chemical abortions, or “medication” abortions, have become a more prevalent method of abortion in recent years in the United States. In 2000, […]

New Abortion Trends in the United States: A First Look

Tessa Longbons | September 22, 2020.

The entire report may be viewed as a pdf: New Abortion Trends in the United States: A First Look Accurate abortion reporting serves several crucial public health purposes.[1] Complete, precise data enables an accurate estimation of all pregnancy outcomes in the United States as well as the measurement and prevention of unintended pregnancy. It […]

Abortion Reporting: North Dakota (2019)

Tessa Longbons | September 1, 2020.

North Dakota’s abortion report for 2019 was published in June 2020. There were 20 fewer abortions in 2019 than in 2018. Changes in North Dakota Abortions, 2018-2019 Information on Planned Parenthood’s North Dakota market share is not included in the report, but Planned Parenthood operates no centers in North Dakota. Abortion Totals and […]

Abortion Reporting: South Carolina (2019)

Tessa Longbons | September 1, 2020.

South Carolina 2019 abortion statistics compiled by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control show that abortions increased from the previous year but remain low compared to earlier years. Statistics and Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2018-2019 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 5,101 abortions reported in South Carolina in […]

Abortion Reporting: Arkansas (2019)

Tessa Longbons | September 1, 2020.

Arkansas’ 2019 abortion report was published by the Arkansas Department of Health in June 2020. The report shows that abortions declined from 2018. Changes in Arkansas Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Arkansas abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2019, there were 2,963 abortions reported […]

Abortion Reporting: Michigan (2019)

Tessa Longbons | September 1, 2020.

Michigan’s 2019 abortion statistics have been published on the website of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The report shows that abortions increased from 2018. Changes in Michigan Abortions, 2018-2019 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Michigan abortion market share is not included in the report. Abortion Totals and Trends There were […]

Abortion Reporting: Nebraska (2019)

Tessa Longbons | August 27, 2020.

Nebraska’s 2019 abortion report was published in June 2020 by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The report shows that chemical abortions increased from 2018. Changes in Nebraska Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Nebraska abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends There were 2,068 […]

Abortion Reporting: Florida (2019)

Tessa Longbons | August 10, 2020.

Florida was one of the first states to release 2019 abortion statistics and made its entire 2019 report available to the Charlotte Lozier Institute in June 2020. Changes in Florida Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Florida abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends There were 71,913 […]

Abortion Reporting: Oklahoma (2019)

Tessa Longbons | August 7, 2020.

Oklahoma’s 2019 abortion report was released in June 2020 by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Oklahoma abortions declined slightly after increasing for two years. Changes in Oklahoma Abortions, 2018-2019 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Oklahoma abortion market share is not included in the abortion report. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2019, there […]

Abortion Reporting: Vermont (2018)

Tessa Longbons | August 6, 2020.

Vermont’s 2018 abortion statistics were published by the Vermont Department of Health in May 2020. The report shows that chemical abortions increased between 2017 and 2018. Changes in Vermont Abortions, 2017-2018 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Vermont abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends There were 1,204 abortions […]

Abortion Reporting: Kentucky (2018)

Tessa Longbons | August 3, 2020.

Kentucky’s 2018 abortion statistics were published online by the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services. Abortion totals remained steady between 2017 and 2018. Statistics and Changes in Kentucky Abortions, 2017-2018 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 3,203 abortions reported in Kentucky in 2018, demonstrating little change from the previous year, when […]

The “No-Test Medication Abortion” Protocol: Experimenting with Women’s Health

Ingrid Skop, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. | July 30, 2020.

This is Issue 49 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On Point 49: The “No-Test Medication Abortion” Protocol: Experimenting with Women’s Health A trend of mounting concern is occurring in abortion provision. When elective induced abortion was legalized in the United States in 1973, one oft-cited motivation […]

Top 7 quotes from dissenting opinions in the June Medical abortion case

Thomas M. Messner, J.D. | June 30, 2020.

On June 29, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of where they perform the abortion. Justice Breyer announced the judgment of the Court and delivered an opinion joined by Justices Ginsburg, Sotomayor, and Kagan. Chief Justice […]

Abortion Reporting: Tennessee (2018)

Tessa Longbons | June 23, 2020.

Tennessee’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published online by the Tennessee Department of Health in April 2020 The report shows that abortions in the Volunteer State increased from the previous year. Changes in Tennessee Abortions: 2017-2018 The change in total abortions and the abortion rate reflect all abortions occurring in Tennessee. Information on […]

Abortion Reporting: Colorado (2019)

Tessa Longbons | June 18, 2020.

Colorado was one of the first states to release abortion statistics for 2019, publishing its 2019 abortion report on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website in May 2020. The report shows little change in Colorado abortion totals between 2018 and 2019. Changes in Colorado Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include […]

Abortion Reporting: Utah (2018)

Tessa Longbons | June 16, 2020.

Utah’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published online by the Utah Department of Health in May 2020. According to the report, both total abortions and abortions performed on Utah residents increased from the previous year. Changes in Utah Abortions, 2017-2018 *The change in total abortions and chemical abortions reflects abortions performed on Utah […]

Abortion Reporting: Alabama (2018)

Tessa Longbons | June 11, 2020.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of Alabama’s 2019 abortion report is forthcoming. Alabama’s 2018 abortion report, published by the Alabama Department of Public Health in March 2020, shows that abortions increased from the previous year. Statistics and Changes in Alabama Abortions, 2017-20181 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2018, there were 6,484 […]

Abortion Reporting: Mississippi (2018)

Tessa Longbons | May 8, 2020.

Preliminary 2019 data is available for Mississippi. CLI will post a summary once all 2019 tables are published. The Mississippi State Department of Health provided Mississippi’s 2018 abortion statistics to the Charlotte Lozier Institute upon request in February 2020. Changes in Mississippi Abortions, 2017-2018 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s […]

Abortion Reporting: Wisconsin (2018)

Tessa Longbons | April 22, 2020.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of Wisconsin’s 2019 abortion report is forthcoming. Wisconsin’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in February 2020. The report shows that abortions in the Badger State increased from the previous year. Changes in Wisconsin Abortions, 2017-2018 *The change in total […]

Abortion Reporting: Alaska (2019)

Tessa Longbons | April 21, 2020.

Alaska’s 2019 abortion report was published by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in March 2020. Alaska is one of the first states to make 2019 abortion statistics available to the public. Changes in Alaska Abortions, 2018-2019 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Alaska abortion market share. Abortion […]

Abortion Reporting: Idaho (2018)

Tessa Longbons | April 20, 2020.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of Idaho’s 2019 abortion report is forthcoming. Idaho’s 2018 abortion report was published by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in February 2020. The report shows that reported abortions fell slightly from 2017. Changes in Idaho Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Idaho abortion market share is […]

Hydroxychloroquine Use During Pregnancy

Rev. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D. | April 20, 2020.

This is Issue 45 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On Point 45 Hydroxychloroquine Use During Pregnancy In recent weeks, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has received significant media attention because of initial reports that suggest that it could be an effective treatment for the highly infectious respiratory disease, COVID-19, […]

Abortion Reporting: Montana (2018)

Tessa Longbons | April 6, 2020.

Montana’s vital statistics report for 2018 was published by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in December 2019. The report shows that abortions reported in Montana increased from 2017. Changes in Montana Abortions, 2017-2018 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s Montana market share. Abortion Totals and Trends […]

NEWS ALERT—March 27, 2020, Update on Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Charlotte Lozier Institute | March 27, 2020.

Two research teams in China presented details in the journal JAMA of 3 neonates who may have been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in utero from mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).[1][2] In a corresponding JAMA editorial, Drs. David Kimberlin and Sergio Stagno of the University of Alabama at Birmingham cautioned […]

Abortion Reporting: Illinois (2018)

Tessa Longbons | March 26, 2020.

Illinois’ abortion report for 2018 showed that abortions increased for the second year in a row, reaching the highest annual total since 2012. The report was released in January 2020 by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Changes in Illinois Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Illinois market share is not publicly available. […]

Abortion Reporting: Iowa (2018)

Tessa Longbons | March 20, 2020.

Iowa’s abortion report for 2018 was published online by the Iowa Department of Public Health in December 2019. The report shows that abortions reported in Iowa reached a record low. Changes in Iowa Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Iowa market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2018, […]

Abortion Reporting: Pennsylvania (2018)

Tessa Longbons | March 16, 2020.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of Pennsylvania’s 2019 abortion report is forthcoming. Pennsylvania’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published by the Pennsylvania Department of Health in December 2019. The report shows that abortions in the Keystone State increased from the previous year after several years of decline. Changes in Pennsylvania Abortions, 2017-2018 […]

Abortion Reporting: Missouri (2018)

Tessa Longbons | March 10, 2020.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of Missouri’s 2019 abortion report is forthcoming. Missouri’s abortion report for 2018 was released in December 2019, showing a significant drop in abortions from the previous year. Changes in Missouri Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Missouri market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends […]

Abortion Reporting: Georgia (2018)

Tessa Longbons | February 18, 2020.

Georgia abortion statistics for 2018 were made available online in August 2019. Abortions performed on Georgia residents increased between 2017 and 2018. Changes in Georgia Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on chemical abortions performed in Georgia and Planned Parenthood’s Georgia market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2018, 28,544 abortions […]

Abortion Reporting: Delaware (2018)

Tessa Longbons | February 14, 2020.

Delaware’s 2018 abortion report, published online by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services in December 2019, shows that abortions in the state continue to decline. Changes in Delaware Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Delaware market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends There were 1,684 abortions reported […]

The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2019—Ten Things You Need to Know About H.R. 2975

Thomas M. Messner, J.D. | February 11, 2020.

This is Issue 39 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On Point 39 The Women’s Health Protection Act of 2019—Ten Things You Need to Know About H.R. 2975. The views expressed in this paper are attributable to the author and do not necessarily represent the position of […]

Abortion Reporting: Kansas (2018)

Tessa Longbons | February 5, 2020.

Kansas published its preliminary 2018 abortion report in April 2019 and released the final report in November 2019. The report shows that abortions in the Sunflower State increased from the year before. Changes in Kansas Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Kansas market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends […]

Abortion Reporting: Ohio (2018)

Tessa Longbons | January 27, 2020.

Ohio’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published in October 2019 by the Ohio Department of Health. The report shows that abortions fell in 2018 after increasing slightly the year before. Changes in Ohio Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Ohio market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends In […]

Abortion Reporting: North Carolina (2018)

Tessa Longbons | January 9, 2020.

North Carolina’s abortion statistics for 2018 were published on the website of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in September 2019. Abortions increased slightly from 2017 to 2018. Changes in North Carolina Abortions, 2017-2018 North Carolina resident abortions only. Information on Planned Parenthood’s North Carolina market share is not publicly available. […]

Abortion Reporting: Minnesota (2018)

Tessa Longbons | January 9, 2020.

Minnesota’s annual abortion report for 2018 was published online by the Minnesota Department of Health in July 2019. The report shows that abortions in the state fell from the total reported in 2017. Statistics and Changes in Minnesota Abortions, 2017-2018 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2018, there were 9,910 abortions reported in […]

“Medicare for All” Means “Abortion for All”

Mary E. Harned, J.D. | December 9, 2019.

This is Issue 38 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On Point 38 Medicare for All Means Abortion for All. Introduction Advocates for taxpayer-funded abortion likely underestimated the backlash they would face when they attempted to include abortion funding and coverage in healthcare reform in 2010. […]

CLI Responds to Halting of Abortion Pill Trial

Katey Price, J.D. | December 6, 2019.

Scholar Says Failed Trial Only Underscores Danger of Medication Abortion Today, the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), the research and education arm of Susan B. Anthony List, issued the following statement in response to a report that researchers suspended a trial concerning the abortion pill reversal protocol: “Pro-abortion researchers would rather continue to mislead women about the real risks […]

Abortion Reporting: New York City (2017)

Tessa Longbons | November 1, 2019.

New York City’s vital statistics report for 2017 was published online by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in July 2019. The vital statistics report includes information on abortions performed in the city. New York state also publishes abortion data for the entire state. Changes in New York City Abortions, […]

Abortion Reporting: Texas (2017)

Tessa Longbons | November 1, 2019.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summaries of Texas’ 2018 and 2019 abortion reports are forthcoming. Texas’ annual abortion report for 2017 was published on the website of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services in August 2019. The report shows that abortions in the Lone Star State continue to fall. Changes in Texas […]

Abortion Reporting: South Dakota (2018)

Tessa Longbons | October 30, 2019.

According to an annual abortion report published by the South Dakota Department of Health in July 2019, reported abortions in South Dakota hit a record low in 2018. The drop in abortions occurred after an increase in 2017. Changes in South Dakota Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s South Dakota market share is not […]

Abortion Reporting: Colorado (2018)

Tessa Longbons | October 29, 2019.

Colorado’s 2018 abortion report shows that abortions in the state increased slightly from 2017. The report was published on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website in July 2019. Changes in Colorado Abortions, 2017-2018 Information on Planned Parenthood’s Colorado market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends In […]

Pro-Life Laws, Regulation, and Demonstrable Citizen Action in Missouri

Moira Gaul, M.P.H. | October 22, 2019.

“Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law” is a befitting state motto for Missouri, where in 2019 pro-life lawmakers and officials have been very busy trying to make the state a safer place for unborn children and their mothers. While many of these legislative and legal efforts have been widely publicized, a […]

Funding Pregnancy Help Centers is a Win-Win for Citizens, Clients, and Communities

Jeanneane Maxon, J.D. | September 25, 2019.

This is Issue 35 in CLI’s On Point Series. To view this report as a PDF, see: On-Point 35 Funding Pregnancy Win In most communities across the United States, women facing an unintended pregnancy have two basic options for specialized assistance: a local Planned Parenthood or a local Pregnancy Help Center (PHC). PHCs include […]

New Study: Elevated Suicide Rates Among Mothers after Abortion

Hannah Howard | September 10, 2019.

In 2019, a study titled Maternal Suicide in Italy by Lega et al. was published in the journal Archives of Women’s Mental Health detailing suicide rates in Italian mothers. In the study, “maternal suicide” is defined as “women who died by suicide during pregnancy or within 1 year after giving birth, induced abortion or miscarriage.” The […]

News Release: Abortion Activist Sues FDA over Regulation of Dangerous Drugs

Katey Price, J.D. | September 9, 2019.

Reckless Push to Expand Mail-order Abortion Pills from Overseas Jeopardizes Women’s Health and Safety Washington, D.C. – Today Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), the research arm of the national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List, released the following response to a lawsuit seeking to stop U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement of the regulation of dangerous abortion […]

Planned Parenthood’s Abortion Priority Revealed Through Rejection of Title X Funding

Jeanneane Maxon, J.D. | August 19, 2019.

Today, August 19, 2019, the Protect Life Rule, which is designed to re-establish the original bright-line separation between abortion and the use of Title X funding, is set to go into effect. Planned Parenthood receives approximately $60 million in federal Title X funding annually. In a recent letter to the U.S. 9thCircuit Court of Appeals, […]

Abortion in the United States 2017: Preliminary Review and a Call for Reform

Tessa Longbons | May 22, 2019.

The entire report may be viewed as a pdf: Abortion in the United States 2017. Last updated: July 3, 2019. Compared to other United States vital statistics reporting systems, the U.S. abortion surveillance system has been consistently recognized as incomplete and out of date. For instance, in November 2018, the National Center for Health […]

Lozier Institute Adds 4 New Associate Scholars

Katey Price, J.D. | May 21, 2019.

Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) is pleased to announce the addition of four new associate scholars to its roster of now 60 accomplished physicians, research scientists, statisticians, attorneys and theologians. The new associate scholars are Rev. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.D., Drs. J. Wells Logan, M.D., Robin Pierucci, M.D., M.A. and Kathryn Nix Carnahan, M.D. […]

Abortion Reporting: Mississippi (2017)

Tessa Longbons | May 16, 2019.

Mississippi’s 2017 abortion report reveals that chemical abortions are on the rise. Abortion statistics have been published online only through 2012, but the Mississippi State Department of Health made reports for 2013 through 2017 available to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) upon request. Changes in Mississippi Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Mississippi’s state […]

Abortion Reporting: Montana (2017)

Tessa Longbons | May 9, 2019.

Montana’s vital statistics report for 2017 shows that abortions are continuing to trend downward. Montana has been tracking abortions in the state since 1974. Changes in Montana Abortions, 2016-2017 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 1,561 abortions reported in Montana in 2017, down four percent from 1,618 the previous […]

Abortion Reporting: Florida (2018)

Tessa Longbons | April 29, 2019.

Author’s Note (September 2019): This article has been updated to reflect Florida’s legal definition of “gestation” to be equivalent to post-fertilization age. Florida is one of the first states to publish its abortion statistics each year. Some tables are available on the website of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, while others were […]

Top 7 Quotes from Justice Stegall’s Opinion Dissenting from Kansas Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Thomas M. Messner, J.D. | April 26, 2019.

On April 26, 2019 the Kansas Supreme Court declared that the Kansas state constitution guarantees a right to abortion. The case involves a challenge to a Kansas statute banning the practice of dismemberment abortion—i.e., “with the purpose of causing the death of an unborn child, knowingly dismembering a living unborn child and extracting such […]

Science Has Failed to Study Abortion

Charlotte Lozier Institute | April 24, 2019.

Lozier Institute Scholars Researching Issue Avoided by Scientific Community Scholars from the Charlotte Lozier Institute are presenting the scientific case for greater research and discussion around abortion—something lacking from the rest of the scientific, medical and public health communities. Recent publication of both peer-reviewed studies and opinion pieces cover late-term abortion, hospital admitting privileges […]

New CLI Paper Examines Abortionists Holding Hospital Admitting Privileges

Katey Price, J.D. | April 17, 2019.

Study Looks at the Characteristics and Patterns of Holding and Using Privileges Today, the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) hailed the publication of a new paper entitled “Doctors Who Perform Abortions: Their Characteristics and Patterns of Holding and Using Hospital Privileges,” authored by CLI scholars and staff. This is the first published peer-reviewed study of […]

Abortion Reporting: New Mexico (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 15, 2019.

The Charlotte Lozier Institute’s summary of New Mexico’s 2018 abortion report is forthcoming. New Mexico’s abortion statistics for 2017 were published as part of the annual selected health statistics report in January 2019. The report shows that abortions in the Land of Enchantment have continued to decline. Changes in New Mexico Abortions, […]

Abortion Reporting: Alaska (2018)

Tessa Longbons | April 15, 2019.

Alaska’s 2018 abortion report, published online in February of 2019, shows that abortions increased in the state for the first time in six years. Alaska is one of the first states to publish its annual abortion report every year. Changes in Alaska Abortions, 2017-2018 *Information on Alaska market share is not publicly available. […]

Abortion Reporting: Utah (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 5, 2019.

Utah’s 2017 abortion report, published by the Utah Department of Health in January 2019, reveals that reported abortions in the Beehive State reached their lowest level in over 40 years. Utah has been reporting abortion data since 1974. Changes in Utah Abortions, 2016-2017 *The changes in total and chemical abortions reflect abortions performed on […]

Abortion Reporting: Pennsylvania (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 4, 2019.

Pennsylvania’s abortion report for 2017 shows that total abortions are continuing to trend downward, while chemical abortions are rising. Changes in Pennsylvania Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Planned Parenthood’s Pennsylvania market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and Trends Total reported abortions in Pennsylvania fell by almost three percent […]

Abortion Reporting: Connecticut (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 4, 2019.

Connecticut’s annual abortion report for 2017 shows that abortions in the state have continued their downward trend. The report was provided to the Charlotte Lozier Institute by the Connecticut Department of Public Health upon request. Changes in Connecticut Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Connecticut’s state abortion rate and Planned Parenthood’s Connecticut market share […]

Abortion Reporting: Georgia (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 4, 2019.

Georgia’s abortion statistics for 2017 reveal that reported abortions in the state have declined after an increase in 2016. Rather than publishing an abortion report, the state makes abortion data available in an online portal hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Changes in Georgia Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information is for resident […]

Abortion Reporting: Delaware (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 3, 2019.

Delaware’s pregnancy report for 2017 was published in February 2019 by the Delaware Department of Public Health. The report shows a sharp decline in abortions from 2016. Changes in Delaware Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Delaware’s state abortion rate and Planned Parenthood’s Delaware market share is not publicly available. Abortion Totals and […]

Abortion Reporting: Tennessee (2017)

Tessa Longbons | April 2, 2019.

Tennessee’s abortion report for 2017, published online by the Tennessee Department of Health in December 2018, shows that abortion in the state continues to fall. Tennessee provides no information on chemical abortion. Change in Tennessee Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Tennessee chemical abortions, Tennessee’s state abortion rate, and Planned Parenthood’s Tennessee market share is […]

Abortion Reporting: Wisconsin (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 28, 2019.

Wisconsin’s state abortion report for 2017 shows that abortions in the state increased from the previous year as a result of a new abortion center opening in 2017. State pro-life groups predict that the increase could continue in 2018. Changes in Wisconsin Abortions, 2016-2017 *Resident abortions only. Information on Planned Parenthood’s Wisconsin market […]

Abortion Reporting: Iowa (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 28, 2019.

Iowa’s abortion report for 2017, published online in October 2018 on the Iowa Department of Public Health website, shows that annual abortion totals are continuing to trend downward. Changes in Iowa Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Planned Parenthood’s Iowa market share is not publicly available Abortion Totals and Trends In 2017, […]

Abortion Reporting: Idaho (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 28, 2019.

Idaho’s 2017 Induced Abortion report was published by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in December 2018. The report shows that there was little change from the number of abortions reported in 2016. Changes in Idaho Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information on Planned Parenthood’s Idaho market share is not publicly available. […]

Abortion Reporting: Alabama (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 26, 2019.

Alabama’s abortion report for 2017, published in October 2018, shows that abortion totals in the state are falling. Planned Parenthood’s abortion market share has shrunk after several negative health department inspections. Statistics and Changes in Alabama Abortions, 2016-2017 *Information is for all abortions reported in Alabama. Information on Alabama’s state abortion rate is […]

Abortion Reporting: South Dakota (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 26, 2019.

Abortion Reporting: Illinois (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 26, 2019.

Illinois’ 2017 abortion report shows that abortions reported in the state increased from the previous year. The report was published in December 2018 on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. Changes in Illinois Abortions, 2016-2017 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2017, there were 39,329 abortions reported in Illinois, an […]

Abortion Reporting: North Carolina (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 15, 2019.

North Carolina’s annual abortion report for 2017 was published online by the State Center for Health Statistics in September 2018. The abortion report is published as part of the state’s Reported Pregnancies publication and contains information on abortions performed in North Carolina and abortions performed on North Carolina residents. Changes in North Carolina Resident […]

Abortion Reporting: Kentucky (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 15, 2019.

Kentucky’s 2017 abortion report, which the Kentucky Department for Public Health provided to the Charlotte Lozier Institute upon request in August 2018, shows that almost half of all abortions reported in the state were chemical abortions. Only one abortion clinic is currently operating in Kentucky. Abortion Totals and Trends Kentucky […]

Abortion Reporting: Oregon (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 15, 2019.

Oregon has released preliminary data for 2018, but the final report has not yet been published Oregon’s abortion statistics for 2017 were published in September 2018 on the website of the Oregon Health Authority. During 2017, reported abortions in the state declined after increases in 2015 and 2016. Changes in Oregon Abortions, […]

Abortion Reporting: Maine (2017)

Tessa Longbons | March 15, 2019.

Maine’s abortion report for 2017 was published in September 2018 by the state Department of Health and Human Services. The report demonstrates that the total annual number of abortions reported in Maine continues to fluctuate, while chemical abortions are rising steadily. Changes in Maine Abortions, 2016-2017 Abortion Totals and Trends In […]

Abortion Reporting: Colorado (2017)

Tessa Longbons | February 27, 2019.

Colorado’s 2017 abortion report shows that abortions have increased from the previous year. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provided statistics to the Charlotte Lozier Institute upon request and has since published the report online. Changes in Colorado Abortions, 2016-2017 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2017 there […]

Statement in Opposition to Raised Bill No. 7070 “An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers”

Jeanneane Maxon, J.D. | February 12, 2019.

On June 26, 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in NIFLA v. Becerra, striking down a California law that interfered with the free speech rights of pregnancy help centers to counsel women and offer alternatives to abortion. The 5-4 decision should have quelled the efforts across the country by state and city governments to […]

Questions and Answers on Late-Term Abortion

Charlotte Lozier Institute | February 1, 2019.

Last updated: February 24, 2020 To view this fact sheet as a PDF, see: Fact Sheet: Questions and Answers on Late-Term Abortion What is a Late-Term Abortion? “Late-term” abortion is an imprecise term. Authorities have disagreed on how the phrase should be defined, with some including any abortion performed after the 20th […]

Abortion Facility Closures Behind Delaware’s Abortion Decline

Michael J. New, Ph.D., Tessa Longbons | January 24, 2019.

Editor’s Note: Delaware’s clinic closures appear to be internally driven and due, in large part, to gross legal and medical violations surrounding multiple abortion practitioners in the state. The 2019 edition of Americans United for Life’s survey of state laws on abortion states: “Delaware maintains only minimal protections for a woman considering an abortion. ‘Loopholes’ […]

Abortion Reporting: New York (2016)

Tessa Longbons | January 10, 2019.

New York’s state abortion statistics for 2016 were published online in August 2018. The state’s report shows that abortion rates in the Empire State are continuing to fall even as chemical abortions increase and the state attempts to expand funding for abortion. Changes in New York Abortions, 2014-2016 Abortion Totals and Trends […]

Abortion Reporting: New York City (2016)

Tessa Longbons | December 19, 2018.

New York City has included abortion data in its vital statistics report since 1962. The city’s vital statistics report for 2016 reveals that abortion in the Big Apple is continuing to decline, although the abortion rate is still high compared to the rest of the nation. Changes in New York City Abortions, 2015-2016 […]

Abortion Reporting: New Jersey (2016)

Tessa Longbons | December 19, 2018.

New Jersey’s 2016 abortion report shows that abortions in the state have increased. However, abortion reporting in the state is not mandatory for all abortion providers, meaning that abortions in the Garden State are underreported. New Jersey does not publish its abortion report online but made it available to the Charlotte Lozier Institute upon request. […]

Irish Member of Parliament Dismissed Mental Health Impact of Abortion

Hannah Howard | December 18, 2018.

Recently Patricia Gaughran took to the internet to challenge Irish deputy Lisa Chambers TD, a member of the lower house of the Irish Parliament, on her statement that abortion regret is a “makey-uppy thing.” Chambers made the comment while railing against an amendment to the planned abortion law that would require “the relevant medical practitioner […]

Stories of Premature Births, Lethal/Non-Lethal Anomalies Involving Fetal Surgery and Perinatal Hospice

Charlotte Lozier Institute | December 17, 2018.

The following is a compilation of public stories shared by families who were affected by a prenatal diagnosis of a lethal or non-lethal fetal anomaly or very premature birth.

Abortion Reporting: Ohio (2017)

Tessa Longbons | December 3, 2018.

Author’s Note: Figure 1 has been updated. Released in September 2018, Ohio’s 2017 abortion report is available on the Ohio Department of Health website. The report shows that total abortions in the state increased slightly from 2016, while chemical abortions, and complications resulting from them, rose significantly. Changes in Ohio Abortions, 2016-2017 […]

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