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How the Abortion Industry Dropped Medical Standards In Order to Make a Profit In honor of the 25th anniversary of the publication of the classic book, Aborted Women, Silent No More, we are publishing edited excerpts from the book. The … Continue reading

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Excerpts from Aborted Women, Silent No More

The following is excerpted from the book Aborted Women, Silent No More: Twenty Women Share Their Personal Journeys from the Tragedy of Abortion to Restored Wholeness by David C. Reardon. Since the mid-1960s, abortion has been a major national issue, … Continue reading

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Rehash of Abortion Safety Claim Ignores All Inconvenient Evidence to the Contrary

Springfield, IL (January 25, 2012) — Hundreds of news articles appeared this week claiming, once again, that the best medical evidence shows that abortion is safer than childbirth.  The rash of articles were all tied to a blatant piece of … Continue reading

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The Selling of Abortion

The Ideas Behind the Abortion Industry’s Deceptive Counseling Practices The article below is excerpted from the classic book Aborted Women, Silent No More, by David C. Reardon. This excerpt describes how, in the 1970s, the abortion industry’s approach to “counseling”  … Continue reading

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Abortion Industry’s “Mission Is To Pressure Women”

Former Employees Describe How Abortion Businesses Hide Information, Coerce Women to Abort “Planned Parenthood’s mission is to pressure as many women into having an abortion as it can,” a former abortion facility worker has revealed. From Catherine Anthony Adair’s op-ed … Continue reading

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Women Speak Out About “Counseling” in the Abortion Industry

Many people assume that if a woman or girl goes to an abortion facility, she wants an abortion. But many women and girls who have been there say that they were looking for information and help — often help to … Continue reading

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Abortion and Mental Health Deniers’ Attack and Distract Strategy

Ad Hominem Attacks, Guilt by Association, Shifting Standards, Avoiding Simple Truths A Commentary by David C. Reardon, Ph.D. The abortion and mental health controversy shifted into high gear following the recent publication in The British Journal of Psychiatry of a meta-analysis review … Continue reading

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“She Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Barrenness and Death”

Simcha Fisher at the National Catholic Register has some insightful comments on a new study finding that injectable contraceptives are linked to a higher risk of HIV infection. She quotes a World Health Organization epidemiologist who calls the situation a … Continue reading

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Most Studies Show Abortion Linked To Increased Mental Health Problems

Women Cope with Delivery of Unplanned Pregnancy Better than Abortion Springfield,IL (September 1, 2011) – Women who have abortions are 81 percent more likely to experience subsequent mental health problems, according to a new study published by Britain’s Royal College … Continue reading

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Read Our Special Reports

Below you will find links to our special reports and editions of our e-newsletter that focus on specific issues. Please read, share and use this information to help educate yourself and others. Want more information like this? Get the latest … Continue reading

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Abortionists and the APA Conspire to Misinform Women

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Statement on North Carolina House Bill 854 Abortion – Woman’s Right to Know Act Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Martha W. Shuping, M.D. This statement is in support of HB 854. Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of … Continue reading

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Prenatal Testing and Abortion

The Impact on Parents and Families “In advanced industrial countries, prenatal testing in order to detect fetal abnormalities has become routine,” as researchers Elizabeth Ring Cassidy and Ian Gentles note below. In many cases, it is assumed — even expected … Continue reading

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The Elliot Institute’s Track Record

Founded in July of 1988, the Elliot Institute has been a leader in the field of research, education, and advocacy for women, men, children and families hurt by abortion. The success of our research and education efforts has been proven … Continue reading

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Abortion Risks: A list of major psychological complications related to abortion

Hundreds of studies have documented a wide variety of psychological reactions associated with abortion. This list summarizes many of the major findings and includes citations to the original research. Continue reading

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AfterAbortion.org Gets a Face Lift!

The Elliot Institute is pleased to announce the launch of a major update of www.AfterAbortion.org. Built on the popular WordPress system, the new site provides user with better navigation, social networking options, and the ability to comment on articles. Our old site … Continue reading

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