In a surprising turn of events, an attempt by Senate Democrat leaders to fast-track a funding bill laden with pro-abortion provisions today encountered an immovable procedural obstacle—erected by a group of pro-life senators with the strong encouragement of National Right to Life. Pro-abortion Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid (D-Nv.) attempted to move to the Senate … Read more
A data set provided by the Georgia Department of Health (DPH) to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) indicates that the number of abortions in the state has decreased by approximately 45% since the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Following the receipt of information from an open records request, The AJC reports that from January to July … Read more
The Safe Haven Baby Box initiative represents a mutually beneficial arrangement for newborns and their mothers. While the program offers a degree of attention, it is clear that it warrants a more substantial commitment. The Safe Haven Law is designed to protect infants from harm or death resulting from parental abandonment. This is particularly relevant … Read more
On Wednesday, Meaghan Winter, writing at Slate.com, poses the question, “Why are crisis pregnancy centers not illegal?” The article’s headline reads, “They peddle false and misleading information. But putting them out of business is tougher than it may seem.” Ms. Winter, readers may recall, previously wrote an article for Cosmopolitan on Heartbeat International’s 2014 conference … Read more
As the week progresses, we continue to disseminate information about the National Right to Life convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This post is motivated by the workshops on state legislation and their capacity to influence, motivate, and shape the moral imagination. When the speakers mentioned ultrasounds, I was immediately reminded of a thought-provoking article published … Read more
Governor Mitt Romney has not proposed reducing overall government spending for contraceptive programs. However, he has advocated for the termination of federal funding specifically to Planned Parenthood. Romney stated on October 10 in Ohio, “The actions I’ll take immediately are to remove funding for Planned Parenthood. It will not be part of my budget.” One … Read more
The latest data shows that in 2016, more Black babies were killed by abortion than were born in New York City. Black abortions accounted for nearly 40% of all abortions in NYC. These statistics show how abortion is hurting the Black community and other minority groups. Of the 60,000 abortions reported in NYC, 66.7% were … Read more
The 2023 Celebrate Life Banquet, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Education Fund, can be described as “spectacular.” Raymond Arroyo, a keynote speaker and cable news host, deserves considerable credit for his ability to communicate sheer joy, even as he explained the challenges that lie before the pro-life movement. Arroyo characterized the pro-life movement as … Read more
On Saturday, January 28, more than 300 individuals participated in what is believed to be the inaugural pro-life march in Palmer. Residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough gathered at the downtown Palmer Depot before embarking on a procession through the city’s streets. The marchers prayed for an end to abortion and engaged in a peaceful public … Read more
The Pennsylvania state Senate and state House of Representatives have achieved a significant victory for taxpayers through the passage of a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. Maria Gallagher, legislative director of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, the Keystone State affiliate of National Right to Life, asserted that the constitutional amendment would … Read more