Time magazine this month published a compelling article on the downward spiral of the “pro-choice” movement in the 40 years since Roe v. Wade was decided. The article notes that the efforts of abortion advocacy groups have become decidedly less relevant as support for abortion dwindles and the abortion rights message and leadership remain static. Meanwhile, the efforts of the pro-life movement have slowly and steadily created a platform from which efforts to preserve unborn life and promote hope to women in crisis have been successfully launched.

The holdings of Roe were the pinnacle of judicial activism. Though the decision represents the greatest victory for advocates of abortion, the heights of that victory are far behind us and will never be revisited. The pro-life movement has been steadily gaining ground, particularly at the state level, and will continue to do so.