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Ronald W. Pies, MD testimony opposing Massachusetts assisted suicide bill.

In testimony republished by the coalition, psychiatrist Ronald Pies opposes Massachusetts assisted-suicide proposals on ethical and clinical grounds. He argues that clinicians should respond to fears about autonomy and dignity through counseling and care rather than assistance in dying.

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UN Committee opposes Canada's euthanasia law.

Schadenberg reviews the assisted-dying sections of the United Nations disability committee's concluding observations on Canada. He focuses on the committee's concerns about eligibility where death is not foreseeable and proposed further expansions.

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Action Alert: A Tale of Two States. Montana and Delaware.

This action alert contrasts a Montana proposal to restrict an assisted-suicide defense with a Delaware proposal to authorize assisted suicide. Schadenberg asks readers to support the Montana measure and oppose the Delaware legislation.

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United Nations Committee directs Canada to repeal Track 2 euthanasia deaths

This republished Inclusion Canada statement welcomes a United Nations committee's recommendations on Canadian disability rights. It highlights the recommendation to repeal Track 2 assisted dying alongside calls for stronger income support, inclusion, and community services.

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Episode 12-The Power of Choosing Life: A Story of Hope and Redemption with guest Jeanine Michaels

“I love that God used the illegitimate child to pave the way and lead the rest of my family to faith in Christ.” -Jeanine Michaels In this episode, Jeanine Michaels joins Rich Bennett to share her powerful story. She recounts when she was told the unexpected news that she was conceived through an extramarital affair and how, because abortion was illegal at the time, her mother chose life. Jeanine reflects on how God’s redemption transformed a painful and sinful situation into a story of forgiveness and healing. She and Rich also discuss the vital work of Life Network’s Motherhood Coaches, who

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The 2025 General Assembly Comes to a Close and the Pro-life Movement Faces the Facts

After a late start to the 2025 session, which came to a close last Saturday, the slim pro-abortion majority wasted no time pushing the extreme Unlimited Abortion up to Birth Amendment through in both the Senate and House of Delegates chambers. The Democrat majority used their power to ignore the hundreds of calls, emails and […] The post The 2025 General Assembly Comes to a Close and the Pro-life Movement Faces the Facts appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .

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New Hampshire assisted suicide bill is likely dead in 2025.

New Hampshire lawmakers tabled HB 254 by a narrow vote. Schadenberg treats that result as a significant setback for assisted-suicide legalization while acknowledging that tabling is not the same as permanently defeating a bill.

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Bioethicists Get Legacy of Terri Schiavo Death Wrong

Twenty years ago today, Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was withdrawn with court approval, commencing a cruel deprivation of sustenance that resulted in her death by dehydration 13 days later. For those who may not remember, the case became the most hotly contested bioethics issue since Roe v. Wade as Terri’s husband Michael fought in courts and in the media with her parents and siblings over his desire to remove all Terri’s food and fluids. In the end, he won — and Terri died. Now, two bioethicists on the influential Hastings Center blog decry the case as wrongly brought. They get some facts wro

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Delaware Assisted Suicide bill must be defeated in the Senate.

This advocacy post reports that Delaware's House passed HB 140 and urges readers to oppose the assisted-suicide proposal in the Senate. It contrasts the current legislative effort with the previous governor's veto and the new governor's support.

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Maryland assisted suicide bill appears to be dead again.

The Maryland assisted suicide bill (HB 1328/SB 926) appears to lack support in the Senate, with a scheduled hearing canceled and no plans to reschedule it, effectively stalling the bill until after the next election cycle. The bill previously passed the House in 2019 but failed in the Senate by a tie vote, and it is unlikely to be considered again until 2026.

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Christina Chose Life—Now Her Family Needs Our Help

Joey and Christina’s Family (One child not pictured) Christina Chose Life-Now Her Family Needs Our Help Christina was in a dark place. Pregnant with her seventh child and struggling to make ends meet, she felt like abortion was her only way out. She had scheduled four abortion appointments but never followed through. On her fifth […] The post Christina Chose Life—Now Her Family Needs Our Help first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Meet A Family You Helped Save

Two years ago, a Spanish-speaking couple arrived at the abortion facility with their infant and two older children, intending to abort their fourth child. Using her phone’s translator, the Sidewalk Advocate was able to talk to the couple and learn their struggles – too many responsibilities, too little money, and fear of the future. Thankfully, […] The post Meet A Family You Helped Save first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Nevada's dangerous assisted suicide bill.

Schadenberg criticizes Nevada AB 346, focusing on practitioner eligibility, waivable waiting periods, and reporting provisions. He objects to treating assistance in suicide as ordinary medical or palliative care.

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Episode 10-Standing for Life: The Church’s Duty to Protect the Preborn with guest Pastor Eric Cartier

“The whole Bible is a message of life.” -Pastor Eric Cartier Join the powerful conversation today as Pastor Eric Cartier, senior pastor of Rocky Mountain Calvary, joins Rich Bennett on The LifeCast . Don’t miss this truth-filled discussion about how churches can champion the pro-life movement, how to talk to someone who has had an abortion with both grace and truth, and why it’s vital for pastors to boldly address the sanctity of life from the pulpit. Pastor Eric Cartier also shares words of encouragement for those who stand for life, reaffirming the profound value and importance of every huma

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When Light Shines, Darkness Must Flee

Across the nation, the church rose up in unity this past Saturday. In 26 cities, believers gathered at the darkest places in their communities, abortion centers, bringing the presence of God through worship and prayer. A total of 1,822 men and women stood in faith, declaring life over their cities and believing that where light […] The post When Light Shines, Darkness Must Flee first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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Canadian Human Rights Commission concerned about euthanasia.

Schadenberg discusses the Canadian Human Rights Commission's concerns submitted to a United Nations disability-rights review. The article emphasizes reports that people with disabilities may seek assisted death because adequate housing, care, or other supports are unavailable.

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Buffer zone trial: Officers admit they did not “personally witness” any “harassment” before Christian woman fined for holding “here to talk” sign

BOURNEMOUTH (6th March 2025) – The criminal trial of Livia Tossici-Bolt, the retired medical scientist who held a “here to talk, if you want” sign in an abortion “buffer zone”, began yesterday and will continue today. Tossici-Bolt, 63, is accused of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which installs a “buffer zone” around a […] The post Buffer zone trial: Officers admit they did not “personally witness” any “harassment” before Christian woman fined for holding “here to talk” sign appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Illinois assisted suicide bill is dangerous for people with disabilities.

Alex Schadenberg discusses disability-rights objections to Illinois SB 9 and reports that the proposal was withdrawn from a scheduled committee hearing for amendments. He argues that access to supportive care should take priority over legalizing assisted suicide.

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Questions to ask candidates about abortion

With a federal election on the national agenda for 2025, we want to help you feel confident engaging with your candidates during the election campaign. An election campaign brings a unique opportunity for pro-life conversations with leaders, as candidates are actively seeking your vote and willing to hear about issues that matter to you. Talking […]

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TODAY: Dorset retiree to face trial for offering a conversation in abortion “buffer zone”

Livia Tossici-Bolt held a sign reading “Here to talk, if you want” near an abortion facility in Bournemouth Retired medical scientist to face trial 5th -6th MARCH; ADF UK supports legal defence U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance raises repeated concerns about the UK’s “buffer zone” laws – “these ideas are going to destroy Western civilisation” BOURNEMOUTH […] The post TODAY: Dorset retiree to face trial for offering a conversation in abortion “buffer zone” appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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Oregon assisted suicide expansion bill permits euthanasia.

Schadenberg argues that Oregon SB 1003 would substantially broaden the state's assisted-suicide framework through changes to practitioner roles, waiting periods, and institutional policies. He cites objections from medical and disability advocates to support his criticism of the proposal.

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Common Questions About Abortion and Women’s Health

When it comes to abortion and women’s health, misinformation is widespread. To provide clarity, we spoke with Dr. Karysse, our National Medical Director, to answer some of the most common questions about abortion procedures, reproductive health, and maternal care. When would an abortion be required to save a mother’s life? Elective abortion, commonly referred to […] The post Common Questions About Abortion and Women’s Health appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Can Pro-Life Advocates Rebuild Trust in the FBI?

There may be some good news on the horizon for pro-life advocates who stand outside abortion facilities praying for moms and babies and teaching the truth about abortion. Last week, the Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He stated that he was “honored” by the […] The post Can Pro-Life Advocates Rebuild Trust in the FBI? appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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Scottish health authority suspend American midwifery student over pro-life Facebook posts

DUNDEE (28 February 2025) - A midwifery student and mother of three resident in Scotland but from the USA was suspended from her training placement with NHS Fife over comments on a private Facebook forum explaining her conscientious objection to performing abortions. “It is concerning that an NHS health board would be reluctant to welcome a […] The post Scottish health authority suspend American midwifery student over pro-life Facebook posts appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .

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