****The author is a sixteen-year-old sophomore who attends Bishop O'Connell High School in Falls Church, Virginia The March for Life was an amazing experience, just as it was last year. It really builds up one's confidence to be part of something so big and inspirational. My day began at 6 a.m. when I woke up to … Continue reading The March for Life 2018 through the eyes of a teen
PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS MARCHED FOR LIFE
The March for Life never fails to inspire me and give me hope for our future. It is such an uplifting experience to be around thousands of people who have compassion for human dignity. We received some much-needed encouragement and support for our message "pro-life for the whole life" and also for remaining in our … Continue reading PRO-LIFE DEMOCRATS MARCHED FOR LIFE
The Shy Whole-Lifer
by Lois Kerschen One thing we hear fairly often from pro-life Democrats is that they are sympathetic to the work of our organization, but they do not want to go public with their pro-life beliefs because of possible repercussions (I’m not talking about politicians here – that’s a whole ‘nother discussion). An aunt of mine once … Continue reading The Shy Whole-Lifer
Abortion, Policy and the Rights I Dream About Having
by Diane R. Pagen, LMSW Do you think that abortion is a joyful and liberating experience, akin to a yoga retreat? This is what abortion rights activists often sound like they are telling us to think. Must you think so, in order to preserve the right to have one? This is the impression I get … Continue reading Abortion, Policy and the Rights I Dream About Having
Why I am Walking in the Women’s March as a Pro-life Feminist
by Lisa Stiller On Saturday, Jan 21 I will join over a million of people taking part in one of over 600 women marches being held throughout the nation, organized as a protest of the “Trump Agenda”. I am walking as a pro-life feminist. Depending on the city, the marches have different organizers. But most … Continue reading Why I am Walking in the Women’s March as a Pro-life Feminist
What We Need To Win Again
When Republicans nominated the most unpopular candidate for president since Barry Goldwater, pundits believed it was a sure thing that Democrats would retake the United States Senate. Rather than appeal to independents and soft Republicans, Democrats continued with a losing strategy. They nominated a slate of U.S. Senate candidates – many of whom lost their … Continue reading What We Need To Win Again
Are There “Benefits” to Abortion?
By Matt Tuman Lost in the presidential race this year was what happened this summer in the Illinois state legislator. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Senate Bill 1564, which made abortion the preference for unintended pregnancies in Illinois. The bill stipulates that all doctors, hospitals and pregnancy centers not only provide information on abortion … Continue reading Are There “Benefits” to Abortion?
THERE IS MORE TO THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT THAN SOUNDBITES
Working inside the bubble of Washington, you grow used to the idea that sound-bites, raising money for the next election or strategizing on how to win the majority back from your opponent are the most important things. If you stop and listening to the work of amazing women around the nation, you will realize that, … Continue reading THERE IS MORE TO THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT THAN SOUNDBITES
Making All Lives Matter
by Julie Locascio Bitter political and social conflicts may not be new, but we may be seeing unprecedented levels of vitriol because of the ability of anonymous angry people to take their attitudes to extreme positions online. Even people posting in their own name find new courage to level cruel broadsides because they can find … Continue reading Making All Lives Matter
Abortion and Key Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Art (PPACA)
The effect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on abortion has been the subject of much controversy, and pro-life members of Congress who voted for PPACA have received strong criticism as well as strong praise. This memorandum has three purposes. First, it provides a brief reminder that PPACA contains many provisions reflecting … Continue reading Abortion and Key Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Art (PPACA)
