New CDC data shows fertility at a historic low. Massachusetts judge blocks Planned Parenthood funding cut. Planned Parenthood announces clinic closures across the U.S.
Release date: July 25, 2025
U.S. fertility rate drops to record low near 1.62 children per woman in 2024
New federal data from the CDC reveals that the U.S. fertility rate declined to a record low of approximately 1.62 children per woman in 2024.
READ MOREMassachusetts judge blocks Planned Parenthood funding cut
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked a key provision of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that aimed to cut millions in taxpayer funding to abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood.
READ MOREMCFL leaders emphasize ethical care in recent public health hearing
At a recent Public Health Committee hearing at the State House, Massachusetts Citizens for Life leaders presented powerful testimony before the Joint Committee on Public Health, defending free speech, ethical medical care, and every woman’s right to compassionate, life-affirming support.
READ MOREPro-life momentum grows as Planned Parenthood closes clinics across the country
Professor Michael J. News reports that Planned Parenthood has announced the closure of 24 facilities across the United States this year.
READ MOREFlorida abortion rate drops 40 percent six months after heartbeat law
New data from Florida’s Agency for Healthcare Administration shows abortions have dropped dramatically, from 36,221 to 21,572 compared to the same period in 2024, a 40.4% decline.
READ MOREMA House moves to shield abortion providers from out-of-state scrutiny
The Massachusetts House voted 130-29 to pass the Shield Act (H.4271), legislation designed to protect abortion and transgender medical procedures within the state.
READ MOREWorld’s most premature baby celebrates first birthday
Against staggering odds, baby Nash Keen just turned one and made history doing it. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records.
READ MOREPro-life medical nonprofit challenges national OB-GYN group on APR
Stanton Healthcare, a life-affirming women’s health nonprofit with clinics across the U.S. and internationally, is pushing back against the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for calling abortion pill reversal “unproven and unethical.”
READ MORESpringfield College sued by physician assistant over 2nd term abortion objection
Alina Thopurathu, a practicing Catholic and standout physician assistant candidate, has filed suit against Springfield College, alleging wrongful dismissal from the master’s program after she objected to observing a second-trimester abortion during a clinical rotation.
READ MORETickets are selling fast for our fall banquet
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Boston Marriott Newton.
READ MOREVolunteer at The Big E and help share the pro-life message
Join MCFL at New England’s largest fair, September 12–28, 2025, in Springfield, MA.
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