Women's and Babies' Lives at Stake
in Woman's Right to Know Trial |
After seven days of testimony at the Johnson County Courthouse in Olathe, the trial over Kansas's Woman's Right to Know (WRTK) informed consent law has concluded. Lawyers for the abortionists at Hodes & Nauser's Center for Women's Health and Planned Parenthood Great Plains failed to present evidence of even one woman seeking an abortion who had been harmed by the WRTK informed consent law, which has been in place for more than 25 years. Witnesses for the abortion industry revealed deep biases against informed consent, making statements such as: |
- The term "father" is just a social construct, so women don't need to know the father is liable for child support
- All reasons for abortion are valid, so asking why a woman seeks one isn't necessary
- Signs informing women that it is illegal for anyone to coerce them into having an abortion, that they have the right to change their mind, and that medical and financial help is available, cause women to "ask a lot of questions" and "take up too much staff time."
- If the fetus does feel pain, it would only be for a millisecond, because "it is going to die anyway"
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Jeanne Gawdun (center), KFL's Director of Government Relations, with Brittany Jones (Kansas Family Voice) and Lucrecia Nold (Kansas Catholic Conference) outside the Johnson County Courthouse for the Women's Right to Know trial. |
In defense of the WRTK law, several women testified they were not told about fetal development, abortion risks, or alternatives before the law existed -- and that they would have chosen differently if they had known. Their emotional pain decades later underscored the importance of informed consent. Expert witnesses for the state, including an OB/GYN, neonatologist, a medical doctor with specialties in internal medicine and medical ethics, and a professor of neurobiology, testified that: |
- Abortion is not healthcare, as it does not preserve or restore a woman's health
- Women have a right to know that Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) can be a life-saving option that makes sense biologically
- Collecting data on the reasons for abortion has public health significance
- Abortion providers are not well aligned with the interests of women considering abortion.
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With the trial over, Kansans for Life awaits the judge's ruling and will continue to share updates as the case develops. |
New Podcast Episode Out Now |
Defense Against the Dark Art of Euthanasia |
When best-selling author J.K. Rowling recently announced she's changed her mind about assisted suicide, it made headlines -- and for good reason. In this episode, Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition explains why Rowling's warning about the risk of coercion should concern us all. He unpacks who is most vulnerable, how the "assisted dying" movement is expanding globally, and why true compassion means protecting life, not ending it. |
You're Invited: KFL Overland Park Office Open House |
You are invited to the KFL Open House on Tuesday, October 28, from 4–7 PM! Our Overland Park team has moved into a new office at the Bott Media Center, and we'd love for you to stop by. Enjoy light refreshments, good fellowship, and an inside look at how Kansans for Life is preparing for the battles ahead. Families are welcome. This is your last chance to RSVP! |
We're Hiring: Development Manager & Grassroots Manager |
Do you have a desire to spend your workday advocating for the protection of innocent human lives? Your dream job could be right here! |
KFL is currently hiring for a Grassroots Manager and a Development Manager both based in Wichita, KS. Details and application information can be found at kfl.org/employment If you (or someone you know) are interested, click the button below to learn more and apply! |
2026 Kansas March & Rally for Life | Wednesday, January 28th | Topeka, KS |
Make plans now to join hundreds of pro-lifers for the Kansas March & Rally for Life on Wednesday, January 28th. This event is held annually in Topeka to inspire our state legislators to stand boldly for life as they begin their legislative session. Details are coming soon to www.kfl.org/marchforlife -- stay tuned for ways to get involved. |
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Please consider going for an hour of prayer outside one of Kansas' seven abortion facilities: Trust Women Abortion Clinic, 5107 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 2226 E. Central Ave, Wichita Aria Medical Clinic, 555 N Woodlawn Street, Wichita Planned Parenthood, 4401 W 109th St., #100, Overland Park Center for Women's Health, 4840 College Blvd, Overland Park Planned Parenthood, 6013 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City Planned Parenthood, 2312 S Tucker Terrace, Pittsburg |
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