In July to August 2025, the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) submitted three comments regarding three citizen petitions submitted to the Food and Drug Administration requesting regulatory action on the abortion drug mifepristone. Below, brief summaries and links for each of these comments are provided. CLI Comment on Massachusetts AG et al. Citizen Petition (Submitted 7/24). […]| Lozier Institute
Editor’s Note: This paper was updated on June 27, 2025 to reflect changes made to #WeCount’s data limitations section in its most recently released report. This is Issue 34 of the American Reports Series. Appendix A (Table 1), Appendix B (Tables 2-7), Appendix C (Table 8), and Appendix D (Table 9), referenced throughout this paper, […]| Lozier Institute
This is Issue 35 of the American Reports Series. Executive Summary Pregnant and parenting women in need (PPWIN) often face barriers to adequate childcare, including but not limited to trust, affordability, availability, location, and hours. Federal childcare programs collectively invest billions of dollars annually, but parents still report spending 22% of their income on childcare. […] The post Strengthening the Pro-Life Safety Net: Childcare for Pregnant and Parenting Women in Need appear...| Lozier Institute
Originally published in November 2021; last updated August 2025. There is a functional, beating heart in every human being by 6 weeks of gestation[1] The heart is the embryo’s first functioning organ, which starts to develop as early as 16 days after fertilization.[2] The first heartbeat occurs approximately day 22-23 after fertilization, which is 5 […] The post The Science Behind Embryonic Heartbeats – A Fact Sheet appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
This is Issue 109 of the On Point Series. Meet Nora If you met Nora Rose, you would see a happy, adorable little girl who loves to smile, laugh, and play.[1] In addition to her joy, you would be able to spot her rare genetic disorder trisomy 13, a disorder for which median survival is […] The post Empowering Parents Following a Prenatal Diagnosis appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
In 2024, zero abortions at brick-and-mortar facilities in the state were reported to the South Dakota Department of Health. Immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, the state prohibited abortion from conception except in cases where a continued pregnancy would threaten the life of the mother(SD. §22-17-5.1). The data published by the […] The post Abortion Reporting: South Dakota (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
Nebraska’s 2024 abortion report was published in June 2025 on the electronic dashboard of the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The data shows that abortions increased in the Cornhusker state. Not included in the state’s data are the total number of abortions obtained by Nebraska residents out of state or the number of […] The post Abortion Reporting: Nebraska (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
Wyoming’s 2024 abortion report was published online by the Wyoming Department of Health in June 2025. The report shows that abortions increased from the previous year. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Wyoming residents out of state or the number of self-managed abortions performed by […] The post Abortion Reporting: Wyoming (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
South Carolina’s 2024 abortion report was released on June 30, 2025, revealing that abortions reported in the state decreased significantly. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by South Carolina residents out of state or the number of self-managed abortions performed by women outside of the healthcare […] The post Abortion Reporting: South Carolina (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
North Carolina’s 2023 abortion statistics were published online by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in June 2025. The report shows that North Carolina abortions increased in 2023. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by North Carolina residents out of state or the […] The post Abortion Reporting: North Carolina (2023) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
In 2024, zero abortions at brick-and-mortar facilities in the state were reported to the Arkansas Department of Health. Immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, the state prohibited abortion from conception except in cases where a continued pregnancy would threaten the life of the mother (Ark. §5-61-301-304). The data published by the […] The post Abortion Reporting: Arkansas (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute.| Lozier Institute
In 2024, one brick-and-mortar facility abortion in the state was reported to the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). Immediately after Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, the state prohibited abortion from conception except in cases where a continued pregnancy would threaten the life of the mother. Many of the demographic characteristics and […]| Lozier Institute
Editor’s Note: The graph included in this fact sheet was updated on 5/14/25. Abortions and Non-Abortion Services: Changes from Last Year and Long-Term Trends Planned Parenthood’s service data lags behind the rest of the information in the report – the 2023-24 report[1] contains information on services provided in 2022-2023. Planned Parenthood performed a record 402,230 […]| Lozier Institute
CLI analysis notes rise in abortions coincides with Planned Parenthood’s growing focus on abortion and the expanded use of abortion drugs. Washington D.C.— A new peer-reviewed article from the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) highlights the factors behind the 20% rise in U.S. abortions from 2017 to 2023, reversing a 30-year decline. The article emphasizes trends […]| Lozier Institute
Co-authored by Craig Turczynski, Ph.D., Marguerite Duane, M.D., M.H.A. FAAFP, and Naomi Whittaker, M.D. This is Issue 18 of CLI’s On Science Series. Executive Summary: Infertility is often a symptom of multiple underlying health issues and chronic conditions impacting millions of reproductive-age couples. Unfortunately, too many wait until there is difficulty conceiving to begin investigating […]| Lozier Institute
New research reveals widespread miscoding of abortion-related emergencies – sounding alarm on patient safety, clinical integrity and data transparency. Washington D.C.— A new peer-reviewed study published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) uncovered widespread miscoding of emergency room (ER) visits following drug-induced abortions, raising serious concerns about patient safety. Using anonymized Medicaid claims data, researchers […]| Lozier Institute
The decades-long claim, promoted by the abortion lobby, is a faulty comparison not backed by science Washington D.C.—The Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI) released a new pivotal peer-reviewed article published in the journal BioTech. This article challenges and disproves the baseless claim that “abortion drugs are safer than Tylenol” because it lacks scientific credibility and […]| Lozier Institute
New data analysis provides a baseline of 1.1 million recorded abortions over one year Washington D.C.—The most accurate, current and complete compilation of abortion data shows over 1.1 million abortions took place via licensed providers from July 2023–June 2024, according to new analysis compiled by the Charlotte Lozier Institute. This establishes a baseline number […]| Lozier Institute
Did you know? There's more than 8,800 community health centers offering women’s health services, compared to just 579 Planned Parenthood centers.| Lozier Institute
Abortions and Non-Abortion Services: Change from Last Year and Long-Term Trends[1] Planned Parenthood’s service data lags behind the rest of the information in the report – the 2022-23 report contains information on services provided in 2021-2022. Planned Parenthood performed 392,715 abortions[2] in 2021-22 – an increase of over 18,000 (5%) from the previous year, and […]| Lozier Institute
In a 2025 analysis, Charlotte Lozier Institute found that community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Center and Rural Health Clinic sites) outnumber Planned Parenthood facilities 15 to 1| Lozier Institute
Ingrid Skop, M.D., FACOG, is Vice President and Director of Medical Affairs for Charlotte Lozier Institute, leveraging more than 30 years’ experience as a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist to support research and policies that respect the dignity of every human life. Dr. Skop received her Bachelor of Science in physiology from Oklahoma State University and her medical […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina’s 2021 abortion report was published in June 2022. The report revealed that abortion increased in 2021 from 2020. Statistics and Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2020-2021 The report does not include information on Planned Parenthood’s South Carolina abortion market share. Abortion Totals and Trends In 2021, there were 6,279 abortions reported in South […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina’s 2020 abortion report was published in June 2021, and a corrected report with an updated abortion total was released in August 2021. The report reveals that abortions increased from 2019. Statistics and Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2019-2020 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2020, there were 5,468 abortions reported in South Carolina, up […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina 2019 abortion statistics compiled by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control show that abortions increased from the previous year but remain low compared to earlier years. Statistics and Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2018-2019 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 5,101 abortions reported in South Carolina in 2019, up 10 […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina’s 2018 abortion report was released in July 2019. The report was published online by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2017-2018 Abortion Totals and Trends In 2018, 4,646 abortions were reported in South Carolina, down nine percent from the previous year and down 24 […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina released its 2017 abortion report in July of 2018. Previously, the state reported abortion performed on residents only, but now provides statistics for all abortions performed in the state. Statistics and Changes in South Carolina Abortions, 2016-2017 Abortion Totals and Trends There were 5,112 abortions performed in […]| Lozier Institute
South Carolina’s annual abortion report for 2016 shows that abortion in the state is falling. Published online in November 2017 by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the abortion report takes up four pages of the state’s vital statistics report. Additional information is published in an online database. Changes in South […]| Lozier Institute
On August 23, 2023, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state’s heartbeat law was allowed to go into effect. The law was passed in May 2023 but, before having a chance to go into effect, was soon thereafter blocked . South Carolina’s 2023 abortion report was released in two parts in June 2024, […]| Lozier Institute
This is Issue 26 of the American Reports Series. CLI’s previous analysis of abortion reporting across the U.S., Issue 12 of the American Reports Series, can be found here. Executive Summary In a major shift from CLI’s 2016 report, states’ legislative abortion policies directly correlate to the quality of their abortion reporting, demonstrating a growing […]| Lozier Institute
This is Issue 86 in the On Point Series. Originally published in July 2022, and has been updated on September 11, 2023. Twenty-five states have one or more strong gestational limits on abortion that are either in effect or are enjoined while in litigation. Each of these states permits abortion in those rare and heartbreaking […]| Lozier Institute
