JOHN MIZE: Democrat victory just means the fight for life has added importance

The author argues that Democratic gains in the US Congress make it more important for anti-abortion groups to defend existing protections and oppose new legislation. The piece presents the coming two years as a political challenge, while saying the movement can still act through Congress, the Trump administration and state governments.

It highlights the Hyde Amendment, which limits federal funding for abortion, and the Weldon Amendment, which protects healthcare providers that decline to provide abortions. The author cites polling that found 54% opposed taxpayer funding of abortion and 63% supported conscience protections. The article also warns that Congress may consider the Women’s Health Protection Act and says the FDA’s review of mifepristone is expected to produce public results by March 2027.