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Life Lines #29 (10/17/25)

Catch highlights from MCFL’s 52nd banquet, learn how H.217 supports pregnancy centers, and stay updated on pro-life news including IVF expansion concerns, MA foster parents losing their license, and more.

 

Release date: October 17, 2025


Trump plan expands IVF access, drawing pro-life concern

President Trump announced new efforts to expand access to in vitro fertilization, including guidance for employers to offer IVF coverage and a deal with EMD Serono to reduce fertility drug costs, raising concerns among pro-life advocates.

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MA foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

Lydia and Heath Marvin of Woburn, Massachusetts lost their license to foster children after refusing to sign a Department of Children and Families policy requiring foster parents to affirm a child’s LGBTQIA+ identity.

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MCFL past president missing from Harvard curriculum on Black women in politics

According to a National Right to Life report, Harvard’s History 167 course highlights Black women in politics but omits Dr. Mildred Jefferson, past president and co-founder of Massachusetts Citizens for Life.

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View the photo gallery from MCFL’s 52nd annual banquet

Check out the photo gallery and highlights from MCFL’s 52nd annual fundraising banquet in Newton.

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Last chance testify for H.217 to protect pregnancy resources

You have until 1:00 PM today to register to testify—online or in person—on H.217, MCFL’s bill protecting pregnancy resource centers and ensuring mothers and families have access to real support.

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Safe Haven signs available to help protect newborns in MA

MCFL just received a fresh batch of Safe Haven signs to raise awareness and help protect newborns across Massachusetts.

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New Mexico fireman gives home to baby abandoned in safe haven box

A New Mexico fireman has adopted a little boy who was safely surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Box at his station, highlighting the success of safe surrender programs.

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News story reveals the horrific reality of surrogacy

A recent story titled "I caught our surrogate drinking alcohol and made her abort the baby" highlights the troubling realities of gestational surrogacy in the U.S., after a couple had their surrogate terminate a pregnancy following a breach of contract.

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