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Will you be in Oregon on March 1?
/in Administrative, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderHi All – Oregon Right to Life has graciously invited me to be a featured speaker at their March 1, 2025 conference “Together We Advocate.” In the morning I’ll give part of Building Bridges as a keynote presentation. Specifically I’ll be discussing how to build connections to moderate pro-choicers and non-traditional pro-lifers. In the afternoon, I’ll lead a workshop […]
How many Planned Parenthood donations go toward getting women healthcare?
/in Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is a transcript of “How many Planned Parenthood donations go toward getting women healthcare?” 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, YouTube, and Instagram.) Very interesting article from The New York Times: “Botched Care and […]
Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: T. M.
/in Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Guest BloggerA prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported 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 “T. M.” What […]
We Asked, You Answered: What are points of agreement you have with the other side?
/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia PrideSPL took to social media to ask followers: List any points where you agree with the opposing side in the abortion debate. Responses varied greatly, from both pro-life and pro-choice commenters. Here are some that stood out. Dermont K.: Pregnancy can be difficult for many mothers. Pregnancy can present risks to the life and/or health […]
Ask a Pro-Life Agnostic: John-Philip Russo
/in Religion, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Kelsey HazzardOnce a month or so, the Secular Pro-Life blog features a short interview with a pro-life atheist or agnostic. (See the full series of interviews here.) Although Secular Pro-Life is not exclusively for atheists and agnostics, historically they have played a key role in the organization. As they become more prominent in the pro-life movement generally, we’re […]
Join us in Missouri on March 7: 3rd Annual Trivia Night!
/in Administrative, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderHi all – I’d like to joyfully invite you to SPL’s 3rd Annual Trivia Night! Most pro-life fundraisers are formal, somewhat serious events, often with specific political and religious themes. We designed SPL’s trivia night differently. It’s nonpartisan, nonsectarian, casual, lighthearted, and entertaining. People have been resonating with it: we’re located in Missouri and last year […]
Seeking stories from parents of children with Down syndrome
/in Ableism, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderPhoto Credit Debby Hudson on Unsplash The journal Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics is seeking stories from parents of children with Down syndrome. If you have a story and want help formulating it, two thoughts: Here are the journal’s specific instructions: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics will publish a collection of personal stories from parents who have […]
The Improbability of Dobbs
/in Legislation, laws, & court cases, Uncategorized /by Acyutananda[Today’s post is by Acyutananda. Read more of his thoughts on his blog: No Termination Without Representation] The March for Life takes place every year approximately on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. For forty-nine out of the fifty-two marches so far, the main actionable demand was the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Only in […]
Recap: 2025 March for Life week
/in Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderMarch for Life week in Washington DC was fantastic. Each night before I went to bed I tried to write down everyone I had talked to. Ultimately I counted 143 interactions I had with other leaders and activists in the movement, many of them good friends. Practically a reunion. It was also totally exhausting. For […]
Are doctors afraid to manage miscarriages because of abortion bans?
/in Legislation, laws, & court cases, Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderThere have been many news articles implying or outright claiming that abortion bans have made doctors afraid to manage miscarriage. Often the articles are about (1) women in states with abortion bans who (2) have a missed or incomplete miscarriage (their body does not fully pass the remains of their child on its own) and […]