The jurors have been selected for the trial of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell. Pro-life potential jurors were dismissed out of fear that they would a) convict no matter what, and/or b) in the event of a conviction, refuse to vote for the death penalty. The dismissal of pro-life jurors doesn’t trouble me too much. If […]
I won’t keep you in suspense. Between online book sales, physical sales at the Students for Life of America conference, special orders, and e-book sales, our Cultivating Weeds fundraiser brought in (drum roll please…) $419.78! To everyone who participated: thank you so, so much! Secular Pro-Life may be a young organization, but thanks to our […]
NARAL’s North Carolina affiliate is up in arms about “a shocking new legislative attack on reproductive rights.” The source of their fury? A proposal (SB 132) to add to the health curriculum in schools. If the measure passes, sex ed classes will include information about the link between abortion and preterm birth, which NARAL North Carolina […]
In Arkansas, Governor Mike Beebe signed the Pregnant Woman’s Protection Act after it was passed unanimously in the state house and senate. The Act gives legal protection to pregnant women who use force to protect their unborn children. This legislation isn’t directly related to abortion, but it is a pro-life, pro-woman measure. As Americans United […]
Today is the last day of February, which means that our book sale fundraiser is about to come to a close. This is your last chance to purchase Cultivating Weeds and have the proceeds go to Secular Pro-Life! (After today, proceeds will benefit the author. A girl’s gotta eat.) Click here for the print version […]
Dr. C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General of the United States, recently died at the age of 92. He lived a long, healthy life, fitting for a steward of a nation’s health. Pro-life groups have heaped praise on Dr. Koop, who was an outspoken supporter of the right to life. As a medical professional, he […]
Yesterday, a coalition of pro-life groups launched a new petition site, StopCarhart.com. The petition signatures will be used “in support of the February 19 official complaint lodged by Operation Rescue against late-term abortionist Leroy Carhart,” in response to the deaths of Jennifer Morbelli and baby Madison on February 7th. The complaint asks for “immediate emergency […]
Two non-sectarian pro-life groups have asked us to share their upcoming programs. Feminists for Life is seeking unpaid interns for the summer and fall: Feminists for Life has telecommuting internship positions available for select pro-life feminists. FFL’s interns have the opportunity to work closely with FFL staff on exciting projects such as The American Feminist and […]
Every year, Americans United for Life puts out its pro-life legal guide, Defending Life. It contains state-by-state data, pro-life model legislation on dozens of subjects, thoughtful commentary, and lots more. It’s written with state legislators in mind, but if you’re at all interested in law or public policy, you should check it out. Click here […]
Above: the author and a fan at last month’s Students for Life of America annual conference If you’re new around here, you may not know that the president of Secular Pro-Life, Kelsey Hazzard, has written a book! It’s called Cultivating Weeds, and it’s a short fictional piece with pro-life themes. We’re selling copies as a […]
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