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Hugh Brown Addresses Virginia Parish and Encourages a ‘NO’ Vote in November

This past Sunday, Hugh Brown was invited to speak after all Masses at Our Lady of Hope in Sterling, Virginia. Hugh was asked to address the congregation on the two ballot measures that Virginia is facing in November.

The ballot measures are both evil, and Hugh encouraged all Catholics to vote NO. The first question seeks to enshrine abortion into the commonwealth’s constitution, and the second redefines marriage in the commonwealth’s constitution.

This summer, American Life League sent letters to each Catholic parish in Virginia offering resources and speakers to help educate parishioners on why it is imperative that all Catholics vote “no” in November. Our Lady of Hope was one of the parishes that asked for ALL to help.

“I spoke to the congregation and encouraged them to vote No. This is perhaps our most important election yet,” Hugh said of the event. “As an organization based out of Virginia, this is especially close to home. We must work to protect Virginia’s most vulnerable, and to do that, it will take all of us.”

For more information on the ballot measures facing Virginia this November, see our Save Virginia page.

Nevadans Will Vote Again on the Abortion Amendment as the Lives of Preborn Children Remain at Stake

In 2024, Nevadans voted in favor of a “Nevada Question 6, the Right to Abortion Initiative.” Nevada law requires two even-year election cycles for a constitutional amendment to be approved. Sadly, 64.36% voted in favor of this amendment for the first election cycle in 2024, making this year’s election cycle gravely important.

So, what would this amendment establish? First, it would provide Nevada with a “state constitutional right to abortion,”something if enshrined into the constitution would be very difficult to remove or change. Second, it would continue its current law, which allows a mother to kill her preborn child for any reason, at least through fetal viability. Finally, it would allow abortion all the way up through birth for the exceptions of protecting the “life and health” of the mother.

The initiative also suggests that the amendment would allow the state to regulate abortion after 24 weeks for other reasons outside of the life and health of the mother, but it does not force the state to do so. No matter the gestational age or reason, abortion is murder, and regulating murder is still allowing murder.

The proposition of this dangerous amendment inspired ALL to create our double-sided ballot flyers for Catholic Christians in Nevada to share and distribute both the truth about this amendment and why we must never support measures that promote and permit such evils as abortion. ALL has also contacted church leaders in the state to see how we can help educate those within the state, particularly Catholics. We encourage our supporters to use our free ballot flyers, which you can print and distribute to those within your churches and communities. Please click here to view our downloadable and printable ballot flyers.

While education is necessary to show the evils of this amendment and others like it in other states, prayer remains the best and most effective tool in combatting evil. Join us in praying for Nevada and other states that are facing abortion measures on the ballot this fall.

Note: Early voting in Nevada begins October 17.

From the Research Department: Amazon’s Stance on Life and Family

Since 2022, Amazon.com, Inc. has allowed employees to claim up to $4,000 in reimbursements every year to cover the cost of traveling more than 100 miles to get an abortion. As of July 2026, Amazon appears to continue offering these travel reimbursements. In 2023, the business also announced its partnership with Maven Clinic, which offers free virtual support and resources for Amazon employees to access IVF, egg freezing, and surrogacy. It also reimburses up to $10,000for employees who have surrogacy costs. Amazon sells birth control and other contraceptives through its virtual One Medical pharmacy. Lastly, Amazon removed some of its DEI statements in 2025, but it still has an active “Pride” employee webpage.

ALL in the News

Susan Ciancio, editor of Celebrate Life Magazine and director of the Culture of Life Studies Program, published three articles this week with prominent Catholic media. The first was published by Catholic World Report and discusses a new book series for young girls. The second was published by LifeSiteNews and inspires us to ask for our guardian angel’s protection and intercession. And the third was about the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux. It can be found on Catholic365.

The Catholic Review out of Baltimore printed an article about the CLSP essay contest.

Today’s Catholic Homeschooling also published an article about the essay contest.

This week, the bimonthly Wednesday STOPP Report was published. Included in the report is the announcement of two more facility closures.

Katie Brown Xavios, ALL’s national director, regularly posts updates about American Life League and its important work on social media channels X and LinkedIn. Follow her accounts to stay up to date.

Twice a week, Judie’s commentaries are distributed to an expansive media list. The list contains over 100 media outlets such as Fox News, The Federalist, Breitbart, and The Daily Caller, among others. Judie’s commentaries are each featured on the front page of ALL.org.

Pro-Life Education

Culture of Life Studies Program

Dr. Jérôme Lejeune and Trisomy 21 introduces 7th- and 8th-grade students to the groundbreaking scientist who discovered the genetic cause of Down syndrome and who courageously used his voice to defend the lives and dignity of people with disabilities and preborn children. With a clear, engaging format that’s easy for parents and teachers to use, this downloadable booklet helps students see how faith, science, and conviction can come together in a life of courage. It’s an especially meaningful resource for Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and a powerful way to encourage young people to respect and stand up for every person, regardless of ability. ORDER HERE

ALL’s Education Materials

Marian Blue Wave “Pray the Rosary” bumper sticker: Make your faith visible and invite others to join you in prayer with this 4″ x 8″ vinyl bumper sticker. Featuring a message encouraging the praying of the rosary, it’s a simple way to share your Catholic faith and stand in prayer for the dignity and sanctity of all human beings. Durable and easy to display on your vehicle, this sticker offers a visible reminder to turn to the rosary and pray for a culture that respects and protects life. SHOP NOW

VIDEO: Virginia’s Arlington Diocese Urges Faithful to Pray and Fast for Defeat of State Abortion Amendment

When voters are given the choice either for or against abortion at the ballot box, pro-lifers don’t have a good track record. In 2024, seven states approved amendments to legally kill preborn children. In 2022, half of the abortion-related ballot measures were approved. This November, four states, including Virginia, are deciding if a mother has a right to kill her preborn child.

We’re at a horrific time in American history when the personhood of a preborn child isn’t a consideration when these measures are presented to voters. So what is the faithful to do?

In the Virginia diocese of Arlington, Bishop Michael Burbidge delivered a message that fighting evil requires spiritual warfare. Listen to his message, and if you live in Idaho, Missouri, or Nevada, consider joining this prayer campaign.

Human lives are at stake.

Our Catholics Vote No campaign is rooted in prayer and fasting. Thus, Bishop Burbidge is calling all the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington action! On Fridays, Bishop Burbidge asks that you pray the Stations of the Cross. And fast—which means only full meal and no meat.

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— Catholic Diocese of Arlington (@arlingtonchurch) September 29, 2026

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