On Friday, the UK House of Commons will vote on a bill by a Labour MP to introduce assisted suicide in England and Wales. Some interesting opposition to it has emerged. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said a whip would not apply and Labour party members could “vote their conscience”, but some important members of […] The post Some surprising opposition to England’s ‘assisted dying’ bill first appeared on The Iona Institute .
At Life Legal, we are steadfast in our mission to defend the sanctity of every human life, from conception to natural death. Yet, there’s an […] The post The High Price of IVF: Defending Life at Every Stage appeared first on .
"Only 11% are immune to any anti-assisted dying arguments, suggesting that large swathes of the public remain fluid in their view." The post Two thirds want care fixed before “assisted dying” debated appeared first on Care Not Killing .
Warning to MPs as Leadbeater Bill second reading nears. The post Poll: 62% say “assisted dying” too complex to rush appeared first on Care Not Killing .
New polling also shows 51% agree that "assisted dying inevitably discriminates against the poor who cannot afford comfortable end-of-life living." The post 70% say: Royal Commission on palliative care first, then debate “assisted dying” appeared first on Care Not Killing .
Influential committee makes intervention on alarming state of free speech in UK and Europe Abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and Online Safety Act in UK criticised LONDON (22 November 2024) – An influential US congressional committee has criticised abortion centre “buffer zones” and the Online Safety Act in the UK as part of a “tsunami of […] The post ‘Tsunami of censorship’: US congressional committee criticises UK’s abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and online censorship appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
The last few weeks have offered some encouragement for the pro-life cause. Florida, South Dakota, and Nebraska rejected pro-abortion ballot measures, the first such victories since Dobbs v. Jackson—a... The post This Is a Dangerous Moment for the U.S. Pro-Life Movement appeared first on First Things .
The last few weeks have offered some encouragement for the pro-life cause. Florida, South Dakota, and Nebraska rejected pro-abortion ballot measures, the first such victories since Dobbs v. Jackson—a... The post This is a Dangerous Moment for the U.S. Pro-Life Movement appeared first on First Things .
Jim Demers was criminally convicted and spent almost two months in prison in 1996-97 for holding a sign quoting the American Convention on Human Rights: “Every person has the right to have his life respected” With no recourse left in Canada, Demers filed for redress with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in 2004 and […] The post International body to rule on case of Canadian man who spent time in prison for holding sign outside abortion facility almost 30 years ago appeared first on Alliance Defending Freedom .
“When we show up, He shows off!” This apt reflection was shared by a Sidewalk Advocate in Atlanta, Georgia in response to the amazing news that, through the power of prayer and peaceful outreach, the local abortion facility had CLOSED! And we couldn’t have said it better. This community — fueled by prayer and buoyed […] The post A Reason to Celebrate: Abortion Facility Closed! first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .
Ohio Right to Life Welcomes Afton Simonelli as Director of Communications & Emma Martinez as Director of Legislative and External… The post OHIO RIGHT TO LIFE WELCOMES TWO NEW DIRECTORS appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .
Why do you oppose euthanasia, Wesley? If people want to die, we should help them die. No. And here’s an individual example explaining just one reason why. A deeply depressed woman was about to be lethally injected in the Netherlands — but changed her mind just in the nick of time. From the New York Post story: Romy, 22, who suffered from clinical depression, eating disorders, and anorexia due to childhood abuse, made the heartbreaking decision to end her life in accordance with legislation in the Netherlands, which allows for euthanasia under certain circumstances. She decided not to go ahead
by David Prentice, PhD “Prenatal care has become the biggest barrier to postnatal life.” This lament by a dear friend who is a neonatologist points to the fact that it is often our attitude toward “the least of these” that determines their outcomes, and it is especially true for those diagnosed in the womb with developmental anomalies.
Please make your 2025 VSHL Membership Dues payment without delay. Your 2025 Virginia Society for Human Life Membership is a symbol of your resolve to stand up for the unborn and the grave threats they face from the Abortion-until-Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution. Your membership dues are vital to our on-going efforts to protect unborn babies here […] The post 2025 VSHL Membership Drive appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .
As pro-life leaders, educators, and parents, we are always looking for innovative ways to teach our children about God’s love and mercy and to help them see the beauty of Catholicism. We want to open their minds and hearts to God through books, videos, discussion, and more. That’s why we were so excited when we […] The post Mark Hart’s ‘Biblical Heroes’ a Pro-Life Building Block appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
Yesterday pro-abortion legislators in the House of Delegates passed their extreme Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment to the Virginia Constitution out of the Privileges and Election Committee. The committee agenda was not posted for the public to see and comment on until 24 hours before the meeting. To make matters worse, a last-minute substitute […] The post Pro-abortion Delegates Vote in Committee to Slip Extreme Abortion Amendment Forward, Ignoring Public Opposition and Outcry appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .
As the smoke clears from the election, it’s worth analyzing the barrage of abortion rhetoric that the Democrats employed. In speeches, ads, and reportage, Democrats projected a set of... The post Abstracting Abortion appeared first on First Things .
Marty and Melinda Rangers commissioned a surrogate pregnancy that ended in a twenty-week abortion after they alleged the surrogate violated contract terms by drinking alcohol, which they believed endangered the baby. The couple spent $300,000 on three commissioned children, with the first child aborted due to concerns over potential disabilities, highlighting issues of commodification and ableism within the fertility industry.
Special Message by President & CEO Lauren Muzyka: I have received a ton of messages this past week on the Texas case of Nevaeh Crain and her preborn baby who died at the end of October, and people saying that the Texas abortion ban caused her death. This one tragic story is indicative of a […] The post Lies about the Death of a Texas Teen Mom first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .
Wesley J. Smith was on EpochTV’s American Thought Leaders this week in an episode dedicated to exploring the history and dangers of the assisted suicide movement. From EpochTV: “When a country or a state legalizes assisted suicide or euthanasia, it can no longer call itself anti-suicide, because it specifically approves some suicides. … It’s a very dangerous movement that is normalizing this kind of approach to dying as opposed to natural death.” In this episode, I sit down with Wesley J. Smith, a lawyer, public speaker, award-winning author, and chair of … Discovery Institute’s Center on Huma
The Privileges and Elections committee has posted their agenda for this Wednesday, Nov. 13th and it does include HJ1. They have opened a portal on the GA site to receive public comments pro or con. It is essential that pro-life people put their comments in opposition to this radical amendment on this site. The committee staff […] The post Comments and Testimonies urgently needed as Virginia Pro-Abortion democrats vow to change the Virginia Constitution appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .
Legislation will protect Ohio taxpayers from being forced to fund elective abortions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Afton Simonelli DATE: Tuesday, November… The post Ohio Right To Life Testifies in Support of Sub HB 475 appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .
Here we go! Only days away from the dramatic national election results and Virginia’s pro-abortion legislators are ready to move forward this week on their dreadful plan to enshrine abortion up to birth in the state Constitution. Raise Your Voice! Pro-life Virginians must make their voices heard immediately! Please Use the VSHL Action Center link […] The post The Unlimited Abortion Up to Birth Amendment is on the Table This Week! Speak Out Now! appeared first on Virginia Society for Human Life .
For decades, especially through its Marian Blue Wave program, American Life League has encouraged pro-life advocates to pray the rosary for an end to abortion and Planned Parenthood. The rosary is a tremendously powerful spiritual weapon that teaches us to reflect on the life of Mary and Jesus. It’s a prayer that, according to Franciscan Media, “can change […] The post Deepen Your Spiritual Life and Combat Evil with the Rosary appeared first on Celebrate Life Magazine .
President Trump turns the state of New Jersey Purple By Marie Tasy Executive Director New Jersey Right to Life President-elect Donald Trump did remarkably well in New Jersey much to the dismay of many Democrats. As of Wednesday evening, Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by only 5 percentage points with 93% of the […]
There is good news for the pro-life movement from election night. The post Mixed Pro-Life News and Lessons from Election Night appeared first on First Things .
In this week’s US election, citizens voted not only in the presidential and two congressional elections but also in numerous referendums, including several on pro-life issues. In three states, attempts to make abortion laws more liberal were rejected, while seven states passed pro-choice ballot measures. The most significant pro-life victory occurred in Florida, where an […] The post Some good and bad pro-life news from the US elections first appeared on The Iona Institute .
