A picture is worth a thousand tears. This phrase came to mind as I observed the demolished remains of Hillcrest, the long-time Harrisburg, Pennsylvania abortion center. It is likely that many thousands of tears have been shed by families grieving the loss of loved ones who were sacrificed in the crumbling edifice. I recall the … Read more
On a Friday night in December 2009, Senate Majority Leader Reid was engaged in intense negotiations with then-Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Reid was in need of Nelson’s vote to secure Senate passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare. Nelson ultimately reached a breakthrough that led to a deal, … Read more
Today, National Review Online published a pro-life column by Calum Miller titled “A Common Argument for Legalized Abortion is Wrong.” Miller is a medical doctor and research fellow at the University of Oxford, UK, where he studies abortion policy internationally. So, what is this so-called “common argument”? Perhaps the most compelling argument in favor of … Read more
The practice of medically assisted suicide has become a highly contentious topic in Canada and other countries, largely due to the moral and ethical implications surrounding the right to die. While it may appear to be a compassionate solution for those suffering from unbearable pain and terminal illness, there is a growing concern about the … Read more
In September, Live Action News published a report on a concerning matter involving Mark Hamill, renowned for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Maegan Chen, a former partner of Nathan Hamill, Mark’s son, alleged that she was subjected to pressure from both Nathan and Mark to terminate her pregnancy. Chen asserts … Read more
In the United Kingdom, a 34-year-old unnamed patient (MSP) with a severe but treatable bowel problem is to be kept in an artificial coma and denied sustenance until he dehydrates to death. This case is somewhat complex, so it is necessary to provide some background information. MSP has a history of serious depression, mental illness, … Read more
In Part One of this brief two-part series, we discussed the case of Warren Hern, the undisputed king of late-term abortions. Even his fellow abortionists expressed reservations about his methods. For instance, there was evidence from Hern’s interview with The Atlantic’s Elaine Godfrey indicating that at least half of the late-term abortions he performed did … Read more
In a late-night session on September 10, the Missouri legislature gave final approval to override Governor Nixon’s veto of two pro-life bills and one line item veto of a budget increase for Missouri’s Alternatives to Abortion Program. To overcome the filibuster by pro-abortion senators, the senate employed a rare procedural maneuver, calling for the previous … Read more
This is highly encouraging for the pro-life movement, as it demonstrates the extent of the economic impact. This month marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. As many had predicted, the Dobbs decision brought an escalation in the abortion wars, with state-level battles assuming enormous significance. The outcomes for pro-lifers … Read more
A video segment featuring comedian Patton Oswalt that aired Monday night on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” an otherwise unremarkable TBS show dedicated to mock news programming, is illustrative of the aforementioned phenomenon. The distinction between this program and the mainstream media’s presentation of the truth is that the latter is distinct in theory. In … Read more