State legislatures across the country have made some great pro-life progress this year. Thanks to the hard work of pro-life advocates, legislators are protecting unborn children and expanding resources for pregnant women. Let’s look at some recent pro-life legislative successes and review the challenges we face from abortion advocates. On April 14, the governor of … Read more
Yesterday, we considered the potential for media coverage of this year’s March for Life, given the extensive coverage of last Saturday’s pro-abortion, anti-President Trump “Women’s March.” What can be expected in the near future? How about our old friends (ahem) at the New York Times? If one were to accept the assertions of Laurie Goodstein and … Read more
We had just concluded the opening Prayer Breakfast, where Catherine Davis had delivered a compelling address, and were in the midst of pro-life bioethicist Wesley J. Smith’s thought-provoking discourse on the implications of technocracy for the sanctity of life, when a resounding voice from the rear of the room suddenly proclaimed, “Roe is overturned.” The … Read more
As previously stated on Saturday, we will be returning to the passing of Dr. Jean Garton, a prominent figure in the pro-life movement. I have known Dr. Garton for over 30 years, and despite the intention to provide 50 tributes, this is not sufficient. In addition to Jack and Barbara Willke’s Handbook on Abortion, Jean’s … Read more
Jayd Henricks was the dynamic executive director of government relations for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2011-2017. He recently shared his insights in a thought-provoking piece for the Wall Street Journal, titled “How the Pro-Life Democrat Went Extinct.” In the second paragraph, Mr. Henricks writes, “Following action earlier this year by the House, … Read more
In a narrative that could be readily exploited by the abortion industry for fundraising purposes, the Chicago Sun-Times published an account on Monday that was replete with effusive praise for Governor J.B. Pritzker’s campaign to transform Illinois into a veritable abortion “safe haven.” In her account, reporter Tina Sfondele begins by noting that since the … Read more
Five months after I graduated from the University of South Carolina with my degree in journalism, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Despite my interest in the topic, I was not particularly attentive to the developments. I was a young journalist, and my career was a significant concern. Additionally, … Read more
Some parents choose to get tattoos to commemorate their children who have been lost through miscarriage. This morning, I am reflecting on the profound impact that pregnancy loss can have on us. I have experienced two miscarriages, both occurring around the six-week mark. At the time, both were distressing, and if I allow myself to … Read more
A total of 137 members of Congress submitted an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the petition of Baker v. Planned Parenthood. The brief addresses the question of whether third parties, such as Planned Parenthood or their patients, have the right to request that federal courts determine which providers can … Read more
It is a commonly held belief within the abortion industry that the historic Dobbs U.S. Supreme Court decision last year has led to a surge in pro-abortion sentiment and a desire to expand abortion access. However, numerous national polls have shown that the majority of people oppose most abortions. It is written on the human … Read more