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Livestream Recap: Adriana Smith case discussion
/in Later Abortion, Livestream Recaps, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderLast week, Herb Geraghty and I had a detailed discussion of the case of Adriana Smith, a mother declared brain dead when she was 9 weeks pregnant. A Georgia hospital has been keeping her on life support in the hopes of getting her son to 32 weeks gestation. We wrote about the case in detail here. […]
THURSDAY: Adriana Smith and pregnancy after brain death
/in Administrative, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderMissed the livestream? Get the replay! Hi all, Herb Geraghty (SPL’s Chief Communications Officer) and I are having an important discussion live this Thursday, May 22. If you’re tired of hot takes, join us for something deeper and more balanced. Last week multiple SPL followers messaged us asking for clarification on the story of Adriana Smith, […]
No, OBGYNs aren’t fleeing pro-life states
/in Debunking, Legislation, laws, & court cases, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “No, OBGYNs aren’t fleeing pro-life states“ courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] (Video also available on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.) A new study just came out looking at where OBGYNs choose to practice medicine after Dobbs compared to before […]
Adriana Smith and laws about pregnant patients on life support
/in Debunking, Legislation, laws, & court cases, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[5/22/25 update: We hosted a livestream discussion of the details of this case.] Missed the livestream? Get the replay! You can find most of this content on Instagram here. [5/20/25 update: In a follow up interview, Adriana Smith’s mother, April Newkirk, emphasized said they’ve named Smith’s unborn son Chance, and said “We want that baby. […]
Livestream Recap: “Abortion” Across the Aisle
/in Dialogue strategy, Livestream Recaps, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderWe livestreamed our discussion about how pro-lifers and pro-choicers define “abortion” differently. You can listen to or watch the replay here: Replay: “Abortion” Across the Aisle Or, if you prefer, here is a summary of our conversation. Key Takeaways Summary When I talk about abortion with people, I notice both pro-choice and pro-life people assume […]
TOMORROW: Understanding “abortion” across the aisle
/in Administrative, Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderMissed the livestream? Get the replay! All – Herb Geraghty (SPL’s Chief Communications Officer) and I are livestreaming an important discussion TOMORROW (Thursday, May 15). If you’re sick of trading bumper stickers with pro-choicers, you don’t want to miss this. Last fall SPL conducted a survey asking people to consider 32 scenarios and assess whether each one […]
Syllogism: right to refuse the use of your body doesn’t justify elective abortion
/in Bodily Rights, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “The right to refuse the use of your body doesn’t justify elective abortion” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] (Video also available on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.) The right to refuse use of your body does not justify […]
We Asked, You Answered: Stories of your mothers’ strength, compassion, and love
/in Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia PrideOn social media, we gave you this prompt: Tell us your stories of your mothers’ (or your children’s mothers’) strength, compassion, and love, especially as relates to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. You all shared many inspiring and touching stories. Below are a selection, but you can click on the links in the words “social media” […]
Reflections of a Pro-Life Foster/Adoptive Parent
/in Adoption & Foster Care, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardI have had the honor of serving as a foster parent since January 2021. In that time I have supported five reunifications, adopted twice, seen one teen be adopted by someone else, and cared for a grand total of 22 children (including short-term respite). Our current household consists of me, my two forever sons, and […]
Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: Lauren Kildea
/in Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Guest BloggerA prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported by the medical community and society at large. In our series “Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis,” we share testimonies of parents who received a diagnosis while pregnant and their personal experience in handling it. Today’s story is from Lauren Kildea. […]