PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 44) October 30
In This Issue: Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has vetoed legislation that would have legalized abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, narrowly approved by parliament in a 13–12 vote, would also have lifted restrictions on advertising abortion and allowed health insurance to cover abortions.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 43) October 23
In This Issue: America’s fertility rate has fallen to another record low, with just 53 births per 1,000 women ages 15–44 in 2025, down from 54 in 2024, according to new CDC data. Birth rates declined among women under 30, while rising among those ages 30–44.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 42) October 16
In This Issue: A new study suggests that China’s population may be just 1.27 billion, rather than the officially reported 1.4 billion. Demographer Yi Fuxian argues that the Chinese government has systematically inflated population figures, with schools exaggerating enrollment to secure government funding and local authorities incentivized to overstate the number of births.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 41) October 9
In This Issue: Singapore has launched a government-run dating platform as the country struggles with record-low fertility. The pilot phase is open to public-sector employees ages 21 to 35 and matches users based on their interests, lifestyles, and values.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 40) October 2
In This Issue: Oregon reported 10,495 abortions in 2025, a 6% increase from 2024 and the highest total reported by the state since 2009. Drug-induced abortions also rose 6%, accounting for 63% of all abortions. Telehealth abortions surged seven-fold, from 31 to 251, while 228 abortions were performed at 23 weeks or later.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 39) September 25
In This Issue: Canada’s fertility rate remained at a record-low of 1.26 children per woman in 2025, virtually unchanged from 2024. Canada now ranks among the seven lowest-fertility countries out of 20 high-income nations. The average age of mothers giving birth also reached a record 31.9 years, up from 26.7 in 1976.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 38) September 18
In This Issue: The Environmental Protection Agency will begin monitoring the nation’s water supply for abortion drugs as part of a new study tracking more than 1,400 substances such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other contaminants. Researchers will test for mifepristone and misoprostol, the two drugs used in chemical abortions.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 37) September 11
In This Issue: A coalition of 39 pro-life and faith organizations are urging the Trump administration to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds. The groups want officials to complete an investigation into whether Planned Parenthood affiliates improperly received nearly $88 million in COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program loans.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 36) September 4
In This Issue: A leaked SNP conference agenda includes a motion that could remove penalties for women performing their own abortions for any reason, including sex-selective abortions, up to birth. The proposal comes as Scotland recorded a record 18,783 abortions in 2025, up nearly 55% from 2016.
PRI Insider (Volume 6, Issue 35) August 28
In This Issue: Singapore will provide families nearly S$70,000 ($52,000) per child from birth through age 17 as the government attempts to reverse its worsening birth rate. The country’s fertility rate fell to a record-low 0.87 children per woman last year.