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What Louisiana Pro-Life Leaders Get Wrong About “Protecting IVF”

The appropriate, pro-life response to the Alabama ruling is not to gut Louisiana’s IVF laws. Rather, it is to recognize that ultimately, it is up to the industry to avoid another “Alabama situation” by maintaining standards that would have prevented the events that led to the Court case in the first place, and to reinforce those standards through legislative action that establishes, maintains, and reinforces accountability. Sen. Pressly’s bill does the opposite. The post What Louisiana Pro-Life Leaders Get Wrong About “Protecting IVF” first appeared on Them Before Us .

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Pope John Paul II’s Gospel of Life at 30 – A talk by Maria Steen

“Evangelium Vitae” (the ‘Gospel of Life’), Pope John Paul II’s great encyclical on “the Culture of Life” and the “Culture of Death” was published 30 years ago this year and greatly galvanised the pro-life movement worldwide. In this talk, leading Catholic commentator, Maria Steen discusses the enduring themes of the encyclical and how it is […] The post Pope John Paul II’s Gospel of Life at 30 – A talk by Maria Steen first appeared on The Iona Institute .

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Transparency or Justification? A Reality Star’s Abortion Confession

A piece in The Daily Mail recently serves as an argument against abortion and worthy of reflection. It’s a short article about a woman who was on the popular TV series Love Island in 2016 and is now opening up about an abortion she had last week. She is described as a “reality star” presumably in relation to her […] The post Transparency or Justification? A Reality Star’s Abortion Confession appeared first on March for Life UK .

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The abortion landscape is changing. So is the pro-life response.

Trudden argues that growth in virtual abortion services changes the way pregnancy-help organizations must reach women. Her commentary calls for accessible, responsive support rather than assuming that fewer physical clinics mean less demand for assistance.

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Episode 19-Stories from a Nurse Manager on the Front Lines of Life with guest Barbra Roldan

Join us for an eye-opening and heartfelt episode as we sit down with Barbra Roldan, Nurse Manager at Life Network, who brings years of experience from the front lines of the pro-life movement. Barbra shares her own deeply personal pro-life journey—what led her to this calling and the convictions that drive her work every day. You'll hear real patient stories of women who faced unplanned pregnancies. Barbra also recounts one especially gripping recent case involving an ectopic pregnancy that could have ended in tragedy but instead revealed the power of compassionate, informed care. This episode

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RFK Jr, Autism, Eugenics-and Pro-Life Silence?

Maria McFadden Maffucci criticizes public comments about autism that she believes reduce human worth to productivity or independence. She urges pro-life advocates to defend the dignity of autistic people consistently and to support families rather than dehumanize those needing care.

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Largest Heartbeat Conference ever unites pregnancy help community Together Towards Tomorrow

Bourne reports on the scale and programming of Heartbeat International's 2025 pregnancy-help conference in Birmingham. She describes professional training, ultrasound education, networking, and the event's emphasis on collaboration among centers.

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How Can We Live Out Our Pro-Life Beliefs? with Roland Warren

Since the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, many in the pro-life movement, including friends like you, have asked, “What now?” How do we continue to defend life, not just in law, but in hearts, homes, and communities? Roland Warren, president and CEO of Care Net, offers a powerful and timely answer. […]

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Euthanasia Prevention Coalition and Delta Hospice Society Press Conference at Parliamentary Press Gallery on May 7.

The organizations announce an Ottawa press conference calling for a review of Canada's euthanasia system. The notice highlights their campaign for access to medical facilities that do not provide medical assistance in dying.

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The power of Truth: Why minds change on abortion.

I often find myself wondering what it is specifically that makes it possible for someone to change their mind. Sometimes our deep-seated positions can move, and we see things in a new light. Trivial matters of taste or style with consequences only for us may come and go with age, weather and finances, but heavier […] The post The power of Truth: Why minds change on abortion. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Action is needed: New York state assembly passes assisted suicide bill.

Schadenberg reports that New York's Assembly passed an assisted-suicide bill and describes the remaining Senate stage. The post urges readers to contact legislators in opposition to the proposal.

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Episode 17-Generations for Life: Family, Faith, and the Walk for Life with guest Alyssa Dwire

Are you fighting on the battlefield for life? In this episode of The LifeCast , Rich is joined by Alyssa Dwire—a lifelong supporter of Life Network and the passionate Events Manager behind the organization's most impactful gatherings. Together, they dive into the heart of the Walk for Life, a powerful event where the Colorado Springs community unites to champion life and support the men and women touched by Life Network's mission. Whether you're local to Colorado Springs or cheering on from afar, tune in to discover how you can make a difference in the pro-life movement. Links: Americans Unite

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Episode 16-Standing Strong: The Mission of Colorado’s Pregnancy Centers with guest Tamra Axworthy

On this episode of The LifeCast , Rich Bennett welcomes Tamra Axworthy, the CEO of A Caring Pregnancy Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Fresh off their recent appearance at the March for Life in Denver, Rich and Tamra reflect on the powerful experience of speaking before a crowd of more than 3,500 passionate pro-life advocates. Their conversation then dives into the vital work of pregnancy centers, the growing challenges faced by the pro-life movement, and the need to be BOLD and unwavering in the defense of human life. They also shed light on the mission of the Colorado Pregnancy Care Alliance and

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Serving Moms With Compassion: The Key to Victory Over Abortion

Rescuing Children Through Caring for Moms. This isn’t just Human Coalition’s tagline. It is a blueprint for the pro-life movement’s victory over abortion. That was the through-line of Human Coalition President Jeff Bradford’s recent conversation with prominent YouTube host, Ruslan KD. In his conversation with Ruslan, Jeff shares the stories of real moms who believed […] The post Serving Moms With Compassion: The Key to Victory Over Abortion appeared first on Human Coalition .

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Pro-Life Californians Flood the Capitol with Life and Light

Under ominous clouds and high winds that threatened to blow away tents and banners, over 1000 pro-life Californians gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento this Monday for the 5th Annual California March for Life. What followed was a vibrant public witness to the dignity of human life and a defiant act of hope in […] The post Pro-Life Californians Flood the Capitol with Life and Light first appeared on California Family Council .

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Which Numbers are Important this Lent?

We’re halfway through the forty days of growth and spiritual sustenance we call Lent. Like so many major biblical events there was a preceding forty days of trial and preparation for new things. As we come to Easter itself these forty days mirror Jesus’s time in the desert as he contemplated his mission, and the […] The post Which Numbers are Important this Lent? appeared first on March for Life UK .

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The Abolitionists Are Wrong: Equal Protection Does Not Mean a Mother Who Gets an Abortion Has Committed a Capital Crime

The Abolitionists are a new faction of the pro-life movement. They believe that the only truly pro-life position is to pass laws that recognize the crime of abortion is murder and that all who participate in abortion, including the mother,... The post The Abolitionists Are Wrong: Equal Protection Does Not Mean a Mother Who Gets an Abortion Has Committed a Capital Crime first appeared on . The post The Abolitionists Are Wrong: Equal Protection Does Not Mean a Mother Who Gets an Abortion Has Committed a Capital Crime appeared first on .

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What to do with Unwanted Babies

In ancient times and in more recent centuries, newborn babies unwanted for any number of reasons including poverty, disease, infidelity etc. were left on hillsides exposed to the elements and wild animals and left to their fate. Some babies may have been collected by slavers, others might be picked up out of love by passing […] The post What to do with Unwanted Babies appeared first on March for Life UK .

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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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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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Hidden Grief: A Man’s perspective on the impact of abortion.

Hello, my name is Theo. I’m a Christian, a recovering addict, and a 40 Days for Life volunteer down on the south coast. I’m here today to tell you a bit about myself and my children, and also a bit about 40 Days. It’s been almost ten years since my last visit to Kings Norton […] The post Hidden Grief: A Man’s perspective on the impact of abortion. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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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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Planned Parenthood’s Existence Comes at a Heavy Cost to Society

Planned Parenthood is deadly for babies, harmful for moms, detrimental to our society, and now we see that, unless you are one of its CEOs, it’s not a great place to work either. A February 2025 New York Times article pointed out what we in the pro-life movement have been saying for years. Words that […] The post Planned Parenthood’s Existence Comes at a Heavy Cost to Society appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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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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Executive Director 2025 Texas Rally for Life Message

We live in a remarkable State in an incredible moment in History. Because of the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott and the pro-life leaders and members of the Senate and House in our Capitol building before you, our state provides... The post Executive Director 2025 Texas Rally for Life Message first appeared on . The post Executive Director 2025 Texas Rally for Life Message appeared first on .

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Working for the Babies: Judie Brown’s Remarkable Legacy

As Katie Brown, Judie’s granddaughter, takes on a new leadership role at ALL, she reflects on Judie’s inspiring career and far-reaching influence in the pro-life movement. I recently stepped into the role of national director at American Life League. As exciting as it is, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed at times. Doubts and questions […] The post Working for the Babies: Judie Brown’s Remarkable Legacy appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .

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How Can Abortion Workers Continue Working There?

Special Message from our President & CEO: ***TRIGGER WARNING: If you’re healing from a past abortion experience, this letter discusses an abortion-worker experience in detail.*** Dear Friends, There’s something my friend Abby Johnson shared at dinner during the recent March for Life events that really hit me: “If you grew up in a good, God-fearing […] The post How Can Abortion Workers Continue Working There? first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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Montana Senate passes bill that will stop assisted suicide.

Schadenberg reports Senate passage of a Montana bill intended to reverse the state's acceptance of assisted suicide. He summarizes supporters' concerns about vulnerable patients and urges further action in the state House.

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