Abortion Drugs & Practices

Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes joined volunteers in praying the rosary outside the Planned Parenthood Surgical Clinic on East Main Street as part of the 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion. The campaign highlights that an average of 12 abortions occur daily in Franklin County, where four clinics provide abortion services including surgical abortions up to nearly 22 weeks.

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Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

The Pregnancy Center of Coshocton reported a 134% increase in client visits through June 2026, reaching an all-time high of 50 visits in September. The center provides pregnancy support services including sonograms, parenting courses, and guidance to women and men as young as 15 in Coshocton, Ohio.

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Abortion Drugs & Practices

An estimated 6,000 pharmacies nationwide, including locations in Ohio, are certified to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone, with major pharmacy chains like CVS operating in Ohio among the multi-state certified providers. Despite certification requirements, no prescribers have been decertified even when violating FDA safety protocols, raising concerns about oversight and safety.

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Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign released an ad casting doubt on child sexual abuse survivor Amy Acton's testimony, using her birth mother to question the abuse claims, a move widely condemned including by the National Review. This smear campaign reflects a broader pattern of Ohio Republicans attacking abuse survivors and aligns with their political strategy to promote anti-abortion extremism despite public opposition.

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Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

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Abortion Drugs & Practices

Ohio Right to Life PAC criticizes Democratic attorney general candidate John Kulewicz for his close ties to Planned Parenthood, including his legal defense of its Southwest Ohio affiliate in a 2009 case involving parental involvement and child abuse reporting. The group questions whether Kulewicz would enforce Ohio's parental involvement and child protection laws against Planned Parenthood if elected attorney general.

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Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

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Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

Shelby Woods, author and mother, shares her postpartum struggles and ministry Through the Postpartum, emphasizing the need for continued care and support for mothers beyond childbirth. Lauren Bell, who oversees the Pregnancy Help Podcast and lives in Ohio, highlights the importance of pregnancy help organizations providing ongoing emotional and practical assistance to new mothers during the vulnerable postpartum period.

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Medical Care, Research & Statistics

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Medical Care, Research & Statistics

Ohio lawmakers introduced House Bill 754, the Certificate of Life Bill, which would require medical professionals to file a government record every time a fetal heartbeat is detected and mandate registration of all fetal deaths regardless of gestational age. The bill aims to provide parents formal recognition of early pregnancies but faces criticism for potentially politicizing personal grief and complicating reproductive rights in Ohio.

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Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life Care

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Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide & End-of-Life Care

Ohio Rep. Eric Synenberg introduced the Ohio Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill adults to request medical aid in dying under strict eligibility and procedural safeguards. The bill faces strong opposition from influential Ohio groups like Ohio Right to Life and the House Pro-Life Caucus, making its passage through the Ohio House Health Committee and legislature uncertain.

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Human Dignity, Disability & Bioethics

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Human Dignity, Disability & Bioethics

Two lawsuits filed in Trumbull and Butler counties challenge Ohio's 2023 voter-approved constitutional amendment legalizing reproductive rights and abortion access as unconstitutional. Despite these legal challenges and proposed bills like House Bill 87 seeking to grant personhood status to fertilized eggs, the amendment remains in effect and its protections are upheld in Ohio courts.

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Dialogue, Education & Outreach

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Faith & Church Engagement

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Faith & Church Engagement

Virginia is holding a significant election with constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage that have drawn opposition from Catholic bishops and over 200 pastors, who warn the ballot language is deceptive and designed to punish dissenters and boost Democrats. In Ohio, two key races are considered toss-ups, including a Senate special election and the governor's race, with data centers and immigration issues prominent, while in Texas, the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico is close, with controversies around Talarico's religious affiliations and local concerns about visas, data centers, and mosque construction influencing conservative voters.

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Stories, Healing & Loss

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Stories, Healing & Loss

Ohio’s 2025 abortion report was published in March 2026 by the Ohio Department of Health (DOH). Abortions increased in the state in 2025 compared to 2024. Below, Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) summarizes the information in the abortion report published by the state. The data published by Ohio does not include the number of abortions obtained […] The post Abortion Reporting: Ohio (2025) appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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