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Puerto Rico takes a historic step for unborn babies, chemical abortions rise nationwide, New York legalizes assisted suicide, and other pro-life updates.

Release date: February 13, 2026

Puerto Rico makes historic move to recognize unborn babies as human beings

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed Senate Bill 923, amending the Penal Code to recognize unborn babies as human beings, a historic pro-life milestone.

Did you know? Pregnancy centers help families nationwide with $452 million in services

Pregnancy centers across the United States provided over $452 million in medical care, education, support, and material goods, according to the Charlotte Lozier Institute.

New York legalizes assisted suicide with "choice to suffer less" messaging

NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed the amended Medical Aid in Dying Act, which her office promotes as giving New Yorkers a "choice to suffer less," shortening the dying process.

An atheist’s argument against abortion by Dr. Christopher Kaczor

Dr. Christopher Kaczor, President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association, explores a secular argument against abortion, highlighting the "future-like-ours" reasoning.

Chemical abortions now majority, says 2026 national abortion report

National Right to Life’s 2026 report shows a rise in chemical abortions nationwide and growing divergence in state abortion laws following Roe v. Wade.

UK abortion statistics reveal growing trend of disability-based abortions

Department of Health and Social Care data show 3,205 disability-selective abortions in 2023 in England and Wales, up 2.6 percent from the previous year.

California governor signs $90 million emergency funding bill for Planned Parenthood

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 106, granting $90 million to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers, an increase from the $60 million initially proposed.

Early bird pricing ending soon for MCFL’s 53rd anniversary banquet

Massachusetts Citizens for Life invites supporters to celebrate 53 years of pro-life action at its annual dinner on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Boston Marriott Newton.

MCFL website now available in French, Portuguese, and Spanish

The Massachusetts Citizens for Life website can now be translated into French, Portuguese, and Spanish, making life education more accessible to a wider audience.

Subscribe free to MCFL’s YouTube channel

MCFL is expanding its video efforts on YouTube to educate and inform about life issues. Subscribing is free and content is optimized for smart TVs and smartphones.