A secret abortion haunted her for years

Poppe told Live Action News, "When I suspected I was pregnant, I asked my boyfriend to bring a test to my job at the mall. I was a bit in denial so when the test read positive, I couldn't believe it.

Rick,   Check out these top stories from Live Action News, including a sad story of post-abortion regret, how a Vogue model with Down syndrome makes her television debut, and more.    Also, TOMORROW is Defund Day! Live Action coordinated this day to have a nationwide demonstration calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Find your nearest demonstration using the link below. An easy route to judicial bypass led her to a secret abortion that haunted her for years   At age 17, Brittany Poppe was in love with a "bad boy" — one who didn't follow the rules and wore a defiant attitude — and because her mother didn't approve of their relationship, Poppe led a "double life" that led to an unexpected pregnancy and an abortion.   Poppe told Live Action News, "When I suspected I was pregnant, I asked my boyfriend to bring a test to my job at the mall. I was a bit in denial so when the test read positive, I couldn't believe it. For me, abortion was the only option because I wanted to continue leading the life I had been living." Continue reading Join Live Action's initiative to unite pro-life Americans for a single, coordinated day of peaceful demonstration at Planned Parenthood facilities across the country TOMORROW. Click the button to use the map to find your nearest demonstration! JOIN DEFUND DAY Vogue model with Down syndrome makes her television debut   Ellie Goldstein, the young woman from Great Britain who made history as the first model with Down syndrome to be on the cover of Vogue magazine, is making her debut on television.   Goldstein plays Nancy in the TV adaptation of Enid Blyton's "Malory Towers," a drama that takes place in post-war England. The show is in its sixth season. Goldstein's debut takes place on the episode premiering on June 30th. Continue reading   MORE STORIES Study: Drinking water with even low levels of arsenic may endanger preborn lives New York AG defies federal court, asks higher court to let her continue targeting PRCs Indian court allows 25-week abortion due to end of woman's relationship Trump HHS: Remove 'gender ideology' from sex ed program for at-risk youth, or lose funds   FEATURED VIDEO Worthy of Life and Love: Children Conceived in Rape Speak Out   Their lives began in unthinkable circumstances — but their stories are full of hope, strength, and redemption. These stories of individuals who were conceived in rape challenge the narrative that some lives are less worthy. They are living proof that every life — no matter how it begins — is worthy of love.   Watch the video here   ADDITIONAL VIDEOS   Tell Congress to DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD The House just passed the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' — now it's the Senate's turn. This landmark reconciliation bill could strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding — nearly $800 MILLION of your tax dollars. But it won't happen without pressure. Live Action staff members headed to Capitol Hill to present legislators with our report on why Planned Parenthood must be defunded NOW. Watch the video here   What Happens When Pro-Choice Women Watch an Abortion? What happens when pro-choice women see an abortion procedure for the first time? We traveled across the country to show people Live Action's abortion procedure videos—and their reactions say it all. Watch as their perspectives shift in real time, leading to raw, unfiltered conversations about life, choice, and the reality of abortion. Watch the video here LIVE ACTION SHOP You're never too small to stand for life! Check out our collection of pro-life children's merch: shop.liveaction.org/collections/kids  Live Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible in the United States. No goods or services are offered or given in exchange for contributions.   Make your gift here: give.liveaction.org Live Action, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 102 PMB 111, Arlington, VA 22201 Unsubscribe Manage preferences © Live Action 2025

Supreme Court Win for Pro-Life States

A new ruling allows states to determine whether abortion providers receive Medicaid funds.

States Can Exclude Abortion Providers From Medicaid U.S. Supreme Court lets states direct tax dollars away from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Pro-life victory →

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