A rallying cry to affirm the dignity of every human life and encourage a culture in which children are cherished and moms are supported.
A rallying cry to affirm the dignity of every human life and encourage a culture in which children are cherished and moms are supported
T hree years ago, on June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that reshaped the national landscape for human life in the womb. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, returning to the states the power to protect preborn children. For millions of pro-life advocates across the country, it was a moment of prayer answered — and a signal that the vision to make abortion unthinkable and unnecessary was finally within reach.
Since the Dobbs decision, the momentum to defend life has only grown. Across America, 41 states have enacted varying levels of protection for children in the womb. Twelve of those states have laws in place that protect human life from the earliest stages, from conception or from the point when a heartbeat is detected. Twenty-nine additional states limit abortion based on gestational age, with seven enforcing protections at or before 18 weeks, and 22 placing limits after that point.
These laws are more than just policies; they represent real children rescued and real moms supported. They are the fruit of years of advocacy, service, and sacrificial love.
And yet, the work is far from over.
There remain nine states, along with the District of Columbia, where abortion is still legal up until the moment of birth. Despite the claims of pro-abortion politicians and media outlets, late-term abortions are happening, and they are legal in these jurisdictions. These tragic realities stand in direct contrast to our nation’s founding principles, which affirm that life is an unalienable right.
That’s why the introduction of a resolution by Senator Ted Cruz (R., Texas) and Congressman Chris Smith (R., N.J.) to designate June as “Life Month” is so significant. It is more than a symbolic gesture; it is a rallying cry to affirm the dignity of every human life and encourage a culture in which children are cherished and moms are supported.
In their resolution, they recognize that every human life is a sacred gift from God, possessing inherent dignity and worth; reaffirm the fundamental truth recognized in the Declaration of Independence that life is an unalienable right; commend individuals, parents, families, faith-based organizations, and communities who work to promote a culture of life; and urge policymakers to defend the sanctity of human life by enacting laws that protect preborn children and provide resources to empower women and families to choose life.
Despite growing support (67 percent of Americans want to place limits on abortion), the pro-life movement faces opposition, including acts of violence and discrimination.
More than 100 pregnancy resource centers and churches have been attacked since the 2022 Dobbs leak, including firebombings and vandalism in states from Washington to Florida. These chilling acts reflect a culture that too often rejects the value of life.
Just the other week, a Live Action journalist, Savannah Cravens, was physically assaulted while conducting interviews in New York City. She was engaging passersby on the topic of Planned Parenthood, and during one of the conversations, a pro-abortion individual punched Savannah in the face, requiring emergency care. This hostility reveals the urgency to engage the culture with truth and hope.
As violence grows, those holding pro-life beliefs face increasing discrimination. Last month, allegations were made in New Mexico that Presbyterian Hospital was requiring religious staff members to assist in abortions. The hospital had changed its policy in late 2024, requiring participation in abortion procedures, “even for longtime employees with religious objections.” This case is currently under review by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Trump administration.
But amid the challenges, hope is rising.
In Texas, the state house recently allocated $210 million for pregnancy centers through the Texas Thriving Families program — a $70 million increase. Human Coalition is one of the organizations helping implement this vision. Last year, our team walked alongside more than 36,000 moms in Texas alone who were seeking support. One of those moms, “Giselle,” shared: “Even after the baby, they still helped me with diapers, they helped me find a job, and even bought me bus passes. They made life so much better.”
That’s what it means to rescue children through caring for moms.
The designation of Life Month by Senator Cruz and Congressman Smith will empower states and pro-life individuals to not just continue the work they’re doing in defense of moms and their children, but to expand it.
Other states, such as Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Louisiana, are pioneering innovative approaches, like tax credits for donors who support pregnancy centers. These initiatives can help make abortion unnecessary by incentivizing donations to pregnancy centers and allowing them to provide more tangible resources and support to moms navigating unexpected pregnancies.
Critics will no doubt dismiss this resolution as mere symbolism, but they miss the point. Symbols matter. They inspire action and remind us of who we are. By designating June as Life Month, Cruz and Smith are giving the pro-life movement a focal point, a chance to show the world that the fight for life is a fight worth fighting.
Let June be more than a milestone. Let it be a movement. Let it be Life Month.