Premise:
"And that's the inevitable next target for pro-life advocates."
Hypothesis: Pro-life advocates have accepted the law of the land regarding abortion rights.

no

Premise:
"The cold waters around the island, once prime whaling territory, are today a marine sanctuary for whales, dolphins, and seals."
Hypothesis: The waters around the island are now a marine sanctuary because whaling almost destroyed the local aquatic life.

it is not possible to tell

Premise:
"just taking it off oh Lord right"
Hypothesis: It's finally off!
yes