Dr. Michael New

Dr. Michael New, a visiting assistant professor at the Catholic University of America and a senior associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses the vital role of pregnancy help centers. He defines these centers and addresses misconceptions about misinformation. Legal challenges and the diversity of services provided by approximately 2,775 centers are explored. Highlighting key findings from a recent report, he reveals they serve over one million clients annually, showcasing their expanding impact in a post-Dobbs landscape.

Dr. Michael New, a social research and political science scholar at Catholic University and senior associate at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses new Guttmacher data. He highlights state successes where laws correlated with fewer abortions. He examines the rise in telehealth abortions, changing state policies, cross-state travel trends, and argues for restoring in-person requirements at the FDA.

Dr. Michael New, a political scientist at Catholic University and scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses a new Knights of Columbus/Marist poll. He highlights public views on taxpayer funding, conscience protections, and in-person safeguards for chemical abortion. He also traces FDA policy changes and debates around telehealth abortion risks.

Dr. Michael New, a visiting professor and senior associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, dives deep into the Hyde Amendment, a crucial policy limiting federal abortion funding since 1976. He discusses why it matters for Medicaid and how it protects taxpayers. The conversation touches on Trump’s flexibility regarding Hyde during ACA negotiations and the shortcomings of Obama's executive order. New proposes ways to strengthen Hyde protections beyond Medicaid and emphasizes the importance of pro-life majorities for its preservation.

Dr. Michael New, a visiting assistant professor at the Catholic University of America and a senior associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, dives into the recent delays in the CDC's annual abortion report. He highlights the limitations of CDC statistics and discusses the impact of personnel changes at HHS leading to halted data collection. New also addresses gaps in state reporting and the challenges posed by chemical abortions, urging pro-life advocates to push for better data practices to understand the effects of pro-life laws.