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6/26 in DC: register for SPL’s NEW full-day intensive
/in Administrative, Uncategorized /by Herb GeraghtyAll – I’m thrilled to announce our newest project: Building Bridges: Full Day IntensiveAn In-Person Training from Secular Pro-Life Join SPL for a one-of-a-kind, full-day training giving you the tools and the confidence to have useful conversations about abortion—especially in environments where the pro-choice view is considered the default. 🗓️ June 26, 2025, 8:30a-3p📍 Washington […]
SPL is shaping national conversations
/in Administrative, Legislation, laws, & court cases, SPL Emails, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderHey all – In the last couple weeks the story of Adriana Smith went viral. Smith was 9 weeks pregnant when declared brain dead. She’s been on life support the last several months as doctors hope to get her son to 32 weeks and a live delivery. Media blames GA heartbeat law Initial media coverage claimed Georgia’s […]
“Aborting healthy babies does not happen”
/in Later Abortion, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “‘Aborting healthy babies does not happen‘” 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.) I believe she is defining late term abortion as the killing of healthy third-trimester babies. […]
Brain dead pregnant woman kept alive in Georgia—and her son is now 22
/in Uncategorized /by Guest BloggerToday’s post is by guest author Robert Franklin. If you have followed pro-life related news recently, you may have heard of Adriana Smith. It is a tragic story of a woman who was declared brain dead while only eight weeks pregnant with a baby boy that the family has named Chance. Adriana is presently being […]
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 […]