(This content is also available as a Facebook post and Twitter thread.) Your resident lawyer Kelsey here. I am going to try my best to explain the Supreme Court’s order in the Texas case, subject to revision when I’ve had more sleep. First, it helps to understand what typically happens in abortion cases. A pro-life […]
We asked our followers on Facebook and Twitter: “What is your earliest memory of getting involved in the abortion debate?” Here are a few of our favorite responses: Colette M.: I remember learning what an abortion was in 5th grade in 1976. I couldn’t comprehend it. Why would women think that having a baby would get in […]
For the past dozen years, since our founding in 2009, Secular Pro-Life has been a volunteer organization. We have accomplished quite a lot in that time, and we have reached a tipping point. It has become clear to us that our next chapter must include paid employees. We are thrilled to announce that our new […]
Earlier this week, Secular Pro-Life President Kelsey Hazzard gave a virtual presentation hosted by the pro-life club at University of Ottawa entitled “Secular Standpoint: Why Abortion Still Sucks.” We had a great discussion, and I’m sure the 2021-2022 school year has wonderful things in store for them. Kelsey and students on Zoom This makes University […]
I recently read a book for pleasure that I thought would be unrelated to abortion, and found myself with content for the Secular Pro-Life blog. (This keeps happening to me!) Allow me to introduce The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are by Libby Copeland (2020). As the title suggests, The Lost […]
Our friends at Rehumanize International organize consistently amazing conferences. Rehumanize is a Consistent Life Ethic (CLE) group, which means their work encompasses a wide range of social ills. That includes abortion, along with threats to older humans like the death penalty and sex trafficking. Their conferences present a wonderful opportunity for activists in different spheres […]
Human Life Review recently published a special issue concerning Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the abortion case which Supreme Court observers hope will be the means to reverse or weaken Roe v. Wade. Secular Pro-Life President Kelsey Hazzard was honored with the opportunity to contribute to the special issue, and her article is […]
A key volunteer is going on vacation, necessitating a hiatus of this blog until mid-August. We’ll have some exciting announcements when we return! In the meantime, Secular Pro-Life will continue to share abortion-related news and commentary via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Pro-Life Flag Project has announced the winning design, by Brazilian artist Nanda Gasperini! There is ample symbolism in this deceptively simple design. The white background symbolizes non-violence in the womb as well as the innocence of the unborn child. The two baby feet represent the humanity of the unborn child; baby feet have been a […]
One of the three designs below will become the official flag of the pro-life movement, endorsed by dozens of partner organizations (including Secular Pro-Life). A runoff vote closes tomorrow. Use this link to vote. Flag C’s central symbol is an established icon in the global pro-life movement already! A simple but abstract depiction of a […]