This week's Life Lines covers a federal lawsuit over Massachusetts foster-care rules, Sylvester Stallone’s near-abortion story, upcoming pro-life events, and ways to take action for life.
Release date: September 5, 2025
Federal lawsuit challenges Massachusetts foster-care policy
Two Massachusetts families have filed a federal lawsuit with Alliance Defending Freedom after the state revoked their foster licenses because of their religious beliefs. Under current rules, foster parents must affirm a child’s gender transition and use the chosen pronouns, even if it conflicts with their faith.
READ MOREOppose the pro-abortion “Healthy Youth Act”
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Gardner Auditorium at the State House (and virtually).
READ MOREThis month only: Beverly Jacobson on Mama Bear Care
In less than two weeks, join Beverly Jacobson, mother of nine and founder of Mama Bear Care, for an inspiring virtual session on supporting families facing difficult prenatal diagnoses.
READ MORENRLC praises Trump administration for exposing dangers of abortion drug mifepristone
Massachusetts Citizens for Life joins National Right to Life in praising the Trump administration for exposing safety concerns with mifepristone, highlighting risks to women’s health and the need for transparency.
READ MORESylvester Stallone shares his near-abortion story
In a candid podcast interview with his daughters, Sylvester Stallone, the actor, writer, and director best known for creating the Rocky and Rambo franchises, revealed that his mother had once attempted to abort him.
READ MOREMCFL young adults: an evening on abortion pill reversal therapy
In less than two weeks, the MCFL Young Adult Chapter will host an inspiring evening on abortion pill reversal (APR) therapy with Krystle Arce, sharing her personal journey and experience with APR.
READ MORELouisiana chooses life: Planned Parenthood to close clinics this month
On September 30th, Planned Parenthood will close its two Louisiana clinics amid funding challenges tied to federal budget changes.
READ MORECanada’s doctor-prescribed suicide crisis: 1 in 20 deaths now MAiD
A recent Atlantic article reports that Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), legalized in Canada just 10 years ago, now accounts for 1 in 20 deaths nationwide—surpassing deaths from Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined.
READ MORESeptember 13: Massachusetts memorial for unborn victims of abortion
On Saturday, September 13, pro-life Americans nationwide will honor the memory of more than 66 million unborn victims of abortion with prayer and memorial services.
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