For the past several years, June has been synonymous with rainbow flags, X-rated parades, and the celebration of immorality. But as the third anniversary of the landmark Dobbs decision approaches, there’s an effort to replace June’s current status as “Pride Month” to “Life Month.”
On June 24, 2022, the day that pro-life advocates had prayed for and worked toward for over 50 years finally came. The Supreme Court handed down its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning Roe v. Wade and handing more power to the states.
Designating June as Life Month is a worthy way of celebrating this momentous victory. But doing so also affirms the most fundamental of all American – and human rights – the right to life.
The Joint Resolution introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Chris Smith (R- New Jersey 4th) that designates June as Life Month cites the immortal words of the Declaration of Independence, that “all people are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” including the right to life. It also notes that it is “the responsibility of the people of the United States and their elected representatives to protect unborn life and to plead the cause of those who cannot plead for themselves.”
Having Life Month as a recurring event would also be an annual commendation of the individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the unborn and coming alongside mothers in their time of need. Although pregnancy resource centers vastly outnumber big abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood, they lack the resources to promote the lifesaving services that they offer. They save thousands of unborn lives every year and deserve recognition for the help they provide the women and babies in their communities.
But most importantly, it highlights the ongoing fight to permanently end the practice of abortion in America. While overturning Roe was a significant victory, it was merely one step in the larger war to protect the sanctity of every human life. For decades, Americans have been told that abortion is a constitutional right. Abortion advocates have trivialized or denied the brutality of abortion so that it is easy for the culture to accept and justify. The pro-life community still has a lot of work ahead. But as Rep. Smith stated, “This resolution affirms that the cruel injustice of abortion need not be forever.”
Now that it is up to states to decide the fate of the abortion industry within their own borders, many have and will choose to deregulate and promote the destruction of life. Although a number of previously high-number abortion states, such as Texas, have tightened their laws post-Dobbs, others have marketed themselves as “abortion havens.” The proliferation of mail-order abortion drugs has also contributed to a rising number of abortions in the U.S. despite Dobbs. According to a study by the Charlotte Lozier Institute, as of February 2025, abortions were being performed at 777 brick-and-mortar locations throughout the U.S., whereas drug-induced abortions by mail were provided by 142 different health organizations. These numbers emphasize the amount of culture-changing work that pro-life advocates still have ahead of them.
Instead of spending a month celebrating licentiousness and values contrary to America’s founding, let’s spend this time championing the most fundamental right that we all share. As Sen. Cruz said in his speech on the Senate floor, “Life is not an accident or coincidence. It is a joy and blessing from God.” This June, let us celebrate that remarkable gift of life.