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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 25) June 19

June 19, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: A new peer-reviewed study from the Charlotte Lozier Institute found significant gaps in informed consent for women undergoing chemical abortions. Researchers analyzed 179 narratives from online media and surveyed 362 women who had taken abortion drugs within the past five years. 30% of women reported experiencing more pain and bleeding than expected, while many sought information online about abortion side effects and emotional distress.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 24) June 12

June 12, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Two new studies have linked smartphones to plunging birthrates. In the U.S., the iPhone rollout in 2007 coincided with falling fertility rates, and counties with early AT&T coverage saw the sharpest declines. The most pronounced effects were among those ages 15 to 24, accounting for as much as half of the 2007–2011 drop.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 21) May 22

May 22, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: After temporarily preserving abortion pill access last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has now formally blocked a lower court ruling that would have restored in-person restrictions on mifepristone, keeping nationwide telehealth and mail-order distribution in place while the case proceeds.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 20) May 15

May 15, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Dr. Mehmet Oz has warned that America is facing a fertility crisis. According to Oz, “one in three Americans are under-babied,” meaning they have fewer children than they desire. Speaking at a White House event launching a new government website for expectant mothers, Oz noted the U.S. fertility rate has fallen below 1.5 children per woman.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 19) May 8

May 8, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Justice Samuel Alito temporarily blocked a Fifth Circuit ruling that would have reinstated in-person requirements for obtaining the abortion drug mifepristone, restoring nationwide mail and telemedicine access while litigation continues. The Supreme Court ordered responses from the parties by May 11 as it considers whether unrestricted access to the abortion pill should remain in place.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 17) April 24

April 24, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: In an effort to combat its deepening demographic crisis, Japan’s Kochi Prefecture is offering subsidies of up to 20,000 yen (roughly $125) to singles ages 20–39 to use dating and matchmaking services. The move comes as births fell to a record low of 705,809 in 2025, marking a 10th consecutive year of decline.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 16) April 17

April 17, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: A new internal review from the U.S. Department of Justice found the Biden administration engaged in “biased enforcement” of the FACE Act, targeting pro-life activists while coordinating with pro-abortion groups. The nearly 900-page report reviewed over 700,000 records and revealed prosecutors sought significantly harsher penalties for pro-lifers—averaging 26.8 months in prison compared to 12.3 months for pro-abortion offenders.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 15) April 10

April 10, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: New CDC data show U.S. births declined 1% in 2025 to 3,606,400, with the general fertility rate falling to 53.1 births per 1,000 women. Teen birth rates dropped 7% to a record low of 11.7 per 1,000—down 72% since 2007. Meanwhile, the abortion industry continues to expand, with growing use of abortion pills contributing to fewer births.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 14) April 3

April 3, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Europe’s fertility collapse continues, with the EU’s total fertility rate falling to just 1.34 children per woman in 2024—down from 1.38 the year before and the lowest level since records began in 2001. Births also declined to 3.55 million, a 3.3% drop from 2023.

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PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 13) March 27

March 27, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Japan is moving to fully cover childbirth costs under its public insurance health system as births fall for the 10th straight year. In 2025, births dropped below 710,000. Despite spending over $20 billion annually on pro-natal policies, the crisis has deepened. Current subsidies of 500,000 yen ($3,130) often fall short of average delivery costs, especially in Tokyo.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 25) June 19

June 19, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: A new peer-reviewed study from the Charlotte Lozier Institute found significant gaps in informed consent for women undergoing chemical abortions. Researchers analyzed 179 narratives from online media and surveyed 362 women who had taken abortion drugs within the past five years. 30% of women reported experiencing more pain and bleeding than expected, while many sought information online about abortion side effects and emotional distress.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 24) June 12

June 12, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Two new studies have linked smartphones to plunging birthrates. In the U.S., the iPhone rollout in 2007 coincided with falling fertility rates, and counties with early AT&T coverage saw the sharpest declines. The most pronounced effects were among those ages 15 to 24, accounting for as much as half of the 2007–2011 drop.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 21) May 22

May 22, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: After temporarily preserving abortion pill access last week, the U.S. Supreme Court has now formally blocked a lower court ruling that would have restored in-person restrictions on mifepristone, keeping nationwide telehealth and mail-order distribution in place while the case proceeds.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 20) May 15

May 15, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Dr. Mehmet Oz has warned that America is facing a fertility crisis. According to Oz, “one in three Americans are under-babied,” meaning they have fewer children than they desire. Speaking at a White House event launching a new government website for expectant mothers, Oz noted the U.S. fertility rate has fallen below 1.5 children per woman.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 19) May 8

May 8, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Justice Samuel Alito temporarily blocked a Fifth Circuit ruling that would have reinstated in-person requirements for obtaining the abortion drug mifepristone, restoring nationwide mail and telemedicine access while litigation continues. The Supreme Court ordered responses from the parties by May 11 as it considers whether unrestricted access to the abortion pill should remain in place.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 17) April 24

April 24, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: In an effort to combat its deepening demographic crisis, Japan’s Kochi Prefecture is offering subsidies of up to 20,000 yen (roughly $125) to singles ages 20–39 to use dating and matchmaking services. The move comes as births fell to a record low of 705,809 in 2025, marking a 10th consecutive year of decline.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 16) April 17

April 17, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: A new internal review from the U.S. Department of Justice found the Biden administration engaged in “biased enforcement” of the FACE Act, targeting pro-life activists while coordinating with pro-abortion groups. The nearly 900-page report reviewed over 700,000 records and revealed prosecutors sought significantly harsher penalties for pro-lifers—averaging 26.8 months in prison compared to 12.3 months for pro-abortion offenders.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 15) April 10

April 10, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: New CDC data show U.S. births declined 1% in 2025 to 3,606,400, with the general fertility rate falling to 53.1 births per 1,000 women. Teen birth rates dropped 7% to a record low of 11.7 per 1,000—down 72% since 2007. Meanwhile, the abortion industry continues to expand, with growing use of abortion pills contributing to fewer births.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 14) April 3

April 3, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Europe’s fertility collapse continues, with the EU’s total fertility rate falling to just 1.34 children per woman in 2024—down from 1.38 the year before and the lowest level since records began in 2001. Births also declined to 3.55 million, a 3.3% drop from 2023.

Read More »

PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 13) March 27

March 27, 2026 No Comments

In This Issue: Japan is moving to fully cover childbirth costs under its public insurance health system as births fall for the 10th straight year. In 2025, births dropped below 710,000. Despite spending over $20 billion annually on pro-natal policies, the crisis has deepened. Current subsidies of 500,000 yen ($3,130) often fall short of average delivery costs, especially in Tokyo.

Read More »
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