Ben Clapper (00:12) Hey everybody, welcome to the Pro-Life Pod. My name is Ben Clapper with Louisiana Right to Life and here on the Pro-Life Pod, we talk about all things in the pro-life movement in the great state of Louisiana. Today I have on with me Inzina the policy director and attorney for... The post Why Tax Dollars Shouldn’t Fund Abortion Providers appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Louisiana Right to Life Celebrates Closure of Planned Parenthood Facilities in Louisiana Women’s Healthcare Remains Available Across the State New Orleans, LA – Louisiana Right to Life is celebrating the announcement that both Planned Parenthood facilities in Louisiana will close their doors effective September 30th, 2025. Notably, the New Orleans facility was constructed with the... The post Goodbye Planned Parenthood! appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Unborn babies start moving just after 6 weeks in the womb, with initial movements including simple head or body bends visible on ultrasound. By week 8, all major organs are in place and developing, and by week 14 to 15, taste buds begin sending signals to the brain, allowing babies to taste flavors from the amniotic fluid.
Louisiana Right to Life’s 6-Month Impact Report is here! Take a look below at how your support has made a difference. The post 2025 6-Month Impact Report appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Baby Nash turned one last week! Born at just 21 weeks, during the second trimester, and weighing only 10 ounces (about the size of a carrot!) he holds the Guinness World Record as the youngest premature baby to survive. By 6 weeks after fertilization, all of Nash’s vital organs were already present, though still developing.... The post From 10 Ounces to Turning One; The Miracle of Baby Nash appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
In a powerful letter, these leaders called on Congress to preempt radical “shield laws” enacted by pro-abortion states, laws that attempt to block enforcement of pro-life protections beyond their borders. We applaud Attorney General Murrill’s bold stand for the protection of women, and for the defense of unborn babies. Read A.G. Liz Murrill press... The post AG Liz Murrill Fights Against Illegal Abortion Pill Shipments appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
In the heart of Louisiana, a quiet revolution is taking place, one closet, one diaper, one mother and father at a time. My Baby’s Closet, an initiative started and led by Louisiana Black Advocates for Life, is doing more than distributing baby items, it’s restoring dignity, strengthening families, and empowering communities with love and purpose.... The post The Impact of My Baby’s Closet appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Throughout the years, pro-life Louisianians of all ages and backgrounds have gathered with one goal: to be a voice for the unborn and a witness to the value of every human life. From peaceful rallies to Louisiana Life Marches and our upcoming Life Chains, these gatherings are a testament to the passion and commitment of... The post Powerful Pro-Life Signs to Inspire You for Life Chain appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Louisiana Right to Life is thrilled to announce our partnership with Seven Weeks Coffee, a company that is brewing up change by supporting the pro-life movement with every sip of their incredible specialty coffee. What makes Seven Weeks Coffee different?They donate a portion of every sale directly to pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations across... The post Turn Your Coffee Habit into Pro-Life Support for Louisiana appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
In positive legal news, a federal court ruled last week that states can regulate abortion drugs within their states. The Federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld West Virginia’s Unborn Child Protection Act which, among other things, prohibits the use of abortion drugs for elective abortions in most cases. GenBioPro, one of the two manufacturers... The post Federal Court Says States Can Ban Abortion Drugs appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
SEEDS Women’s Center has recently moved to a NEW location on 308 Pine Street in Minden with plenty of space to grow the many services they offer. Amber Bradford is the executive director and she says, “we love our new location!” She and her staff are excited about the extra space they now have to provide... The post SEEDS Women’s Center has a New Location in North Louisiana! appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Many good people don’t know the facts about Planned Parenthood, even many of their most loyal supporters! Some don’t realize they are the nation’s largest abortion provider. Others ask why it matters here in Louisiana, since Planned Parenthood doesn’t perform abortions locally. Talking face-to-face? Focus on listening, finding common ground, and making your conversation personal.... The post The Case to Defund Planned Parenthood appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Louisiana Right to Life is conducting a poll asking people to vote on their favorite yard ornament, including yard signs and garden flags. Participants rate how likely they would be to place each decoration on their lawn using a scale from 1 (least likely) to 5 (most likely).
President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill, which defunds Planned Parenthood in Louisiana for one year, with hopes that this will end Planned Parenthood funding in the state following a recent Supreme Court case. Louisiana Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise played key roles in ensuring Planned Parenthood's defunding in the reconciliation bill, which stops over $5 million in Medicaid tax dollars from subsidizing the organization in Louisiana.
Life Chains across Louisiana are happening again this October! These are peaceful events where pro-life citizens hold signs along side public roadways. Check to see if there’s an existing Life Chain in your city here. If your city isn’t listed consider starting a Life Chain in your city! The national organization Life Chain has a... The post Pro-Life Volunteers Needed! Host A Life Chain! appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast spent $350,000 to send women from Louisiana and Texas out of state for abortion, a service they do not provide themselves. From 2023 to 2024, Planned Parenthood received $1 million in Louisiana taxpayer funding and nearly $800 million nationally, while Louisiana has 249 community health centers compared to only 2 Planned Parenthoods.
Governor Landry Signs Pro-Life Legislation Baton Rouge – This morning, Governor Jeff Landry signed the Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act (HB 575) in a signing ceremony with Representatives Lauren Ventrella and Julie Emerson, along with leaders at Louisiana Right to Life. HB 575 by Reps. Lauren Ventrella and Julie Emerson empowers Louisiana... The post Gov. Landry Signs HB 575 Into Law! appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Guest Blog by Elisabeth Dillmann “Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary.” Pope Benedict VI Let me repeat these startling, significant words of Pope Benedict VI: Each of us is the result of a thought of... The post Choose Life: A Christian Perspective appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Louisiana Right to Life Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Medina Case Decision Opens Door for Louisiana to Finally End Public Funding to Abortion-Business Organizations Like Planned Parenthood Baton Rouge – Louisiana Right to Life today applauds the United States Supreme Court for its ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a landmark decision affirming... The post Louisiana Right to Life Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Medina Case appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
We asked pro-life volunteers, advocates and everyday people, what does the public need to know about the pro-life movement? Here’s what they said: “I would say just the general education of how an abortion procedure is performed. That is the one thing I have seen changed the most minds about abortion access. Also, what... The post We Asked, You Answered! Pro-Life Perspectives appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Two members of our youth team had the amazing opportunity to attend the National Right to Life Conference. Here they share their experiences: Trinity Wicker: This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 National Right to Life Conference in Kansas City—my first time ever visiting the city! It was such a powerful... The post Youth Team Shares About National Right to Life Conference appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
The 2025 Louisiana legislative session concluded after two months, during which Louisiana Right to Life actively engaged in educating legislators and advocating for pro-life policies. The organization emphasized its ongoing role in drafting legislation, proposing amendments, and providing expertise to lawmakers to influence decisions in favor of life and adoption support.
Dr. David Reardon, a researcher focused on the after effects of abortion, reports that about 70% of women describe their abortions as unwanted and nearly 10% as coerced, with coercion ranging from subtle pressures to threats and violence.
Baton Rouge – On Friday,Texas man Justin Banta was charged with capital murder after forcing his girlfriend to take abortion inducing-drugs, known as “Plan C.” According to Fox4, the woman had previously undergone an ultrasound and was expecting a healthy baby. Her boyfriend asked her to have an abortion and she refused. This past week... The post Texas Forced Abortion Case Highlights Need for HB 425 and HB 575 appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
At the American Medical Association’s (AMA) annual meeting, the House of Delegates (HOD) rejected another attempt to revise their policy to affirm physician assisted suicide (PAS). The Patients Rights Action Fund reported that: “Dating back to 1994, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics states “physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer,... The post American Medical Association Re-Affirms Opposition to Physician Assisted Suicide appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
This evening, the Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act (HB 575) and the Stop Coerced Abortion Act (HB 425) passed through the Louisiana Senate. HB 575 by Reps. Lauren Ventrella and Julie Emerson empowers Louisiana citizens harmed by abortion to file lawsuits against abortion drug dealers who unlawfully sell abortion services, including predators... The post Two Pro-Life Bills Pass Louisiana Senate appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
It was encouraging to see over one hundred dedicated community members come together to support women and protect unborn lives. Summit participants gathered to learn how to take action to help people struggling with grief after losing an unborn child, reach women who are vulnerable to abortion pill trafficking with life-affirming resources, meet people who... The post That’s a Wrap: The Pro-Life Summit 2025 appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
At the Pro-Life Summit in Baton Rouge, Black Advocates for Life hosted a diaper drive giveaway and provided supplies to nearly 200 moms in need! Tara Wicker, the Black Advocates for Life Director, told WBRZ that “families need to know ‘Hey you’re not alone.’ You’re surrounded by a support system that loves you, that values... The post LA Black Advocates Serve Women in Baton Rouge! appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
Today, the Justice for Victims of Abortion Drug Dealers Act (HB 575) and the Stop Coerced Abortion Act (HB 425) passed through the Louisiana House of Representatives. HB 575 by Reps. Lauren Ventrella and Julie Emerson empowers Louisiana citizens harmed by abortion to file lawsuits against abortion drug dealers who unlawfully sell abortion services, including... The post Two Pro-Life Bills Pass Louisiana House of Representatives on Pro-Life Day at the Capitol appeared first on Louisiana Right to Life .
