The South Carolina Supreme Court recently delivered a unanimous win for life, upholding the 2023 Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act. This act outright bans abortion in South Carolina as soon as a heartbeat is detected.

Planned Parenthood tried to challenge the law by twisting medical definitions, but the effort failed. The ruling was praised by Governor Henry McMaster and pro-life leaders nationwide. Thousands of unborn babies are now protected from the evils of Planned Parenthood.

Americans United for Life said it best: “This is justice. This is truth. And every child saved is worth [the fight].” Since the law took effect, the state has reported an incredible 78% drop in abortions. This decision marks one of the biggest pro-life victories in years.

While South Carolina stood for life, lawmakers in Washington fought for the next generation. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) introduced the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), aiming to rein in the porn industry.

The bill responds to growing concern about kids' easy access to explicit content online. Studies show over 70% of U.S. children see porn by age 12. Most stumble upon it after clicking an online ad. By the time they reach their teen years, many view it regularly —on purpose. The IODA seeks to stop this cycle of exploitation before it starts.

Benjamin Bull of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation admitted that the bill faces tough opposition. But he made his stance clear: “The pornography industry has encouraged and profited from the distribution of image-based sexual abuse on their platforms, and it’s time to hold the industry accountable.”

In another major win, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7–2 in favor of Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby. She previously had her voting power revoked because she objected to biological male athletes competing in girls’ sports.

Libby’s stand drew national attention. The Court’s decision restores her rights — and gives her 9,000 constituents back their voice. “This is a win for free speech — and for the Constitution,” she posted after the decision. It’s also a win for biological reality and fairness in women’s sports.

Meanwhile, in California, parents won a key legal battle. A federal judge ruled that the Encinitas Union School District violated the First Amendment by forcing kids into gender ideology lessons without parental consent.

The court’s decision in S.E. v. Grey protects students from being pressured to affirm beliefs that go against their faith. It also reaffirms parents' right to shape their children’s moral and spiritual direction. As Greg Burt of California Family Council noted, “God gave children to parents, not to the state.”

This ruling reflects a larger pushback against school indoctrination. With more lawsuits and policy fights ahead, this may be just the start.

These wins suggest a deeper cultural shift —a softening, and a new openness to truth. But laws and rulings can only go so far.

Real change starts in the heart —through the gospel. It's our role to take that truth to the streets, and into our families and friendships. Sometimes, simply handing someone a gospel tract can lead to a life forever changed.