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Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: Katie Somers
/in Ableism, 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 Katie Somers. […]
The crucial importance of secular post-abortion healing
/in Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss, Religion, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderEvery month Support After Abortion hosts a training webinar for people and organizations who provide abortion healing. A Brand New SPL Presentation: Secular Post-Abortion Healing In July 2025, they asked me to speak during their monthly webinar regarding healing for secular people who have experienced abortion. You can read an overview of the presentation here […]
Twisting science to fit a political agenda: “It’s the literal definition of a parasite”
/in Biology, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is based on a transcript of “‘It’s the literal definition of a parasite’” 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 TikTok.) TikTok Comment: “Also you’re not killing anything but it’s not alive. It’s the literal definition of […]
Adoption Stories: Jessica Campbell
/in Adoption & Foster Care, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Guest BloggerConversations about adoption are often missing the voices of people who have lived it. Countless individuals have firsthand experience with the process, and their stories deserve to be heard. In our new series, “Adoption Stories,” we’re giving adoptees, adoptive parents, and their families a platform to share their journeys in their own words. This month, […]
Secular Pro-Life Founder to Speak at Rehumanize Conference
/in Speeches, Discussions, Presentations, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardOur 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 to come […]
When abortion clinics close and pro-choice PRCs open
/in Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderToday’s blog post is co-written by Monica Snyder and Virginia Pride. What do abortion clinics do when abortion is banned? When Roe vs Wade was overturned by Dobbs in 2022, several states had “trigger laws” which automatically restricted abortions beyond certain gestations. Many abortion clinics offer other services such as contraception and STD testing, but […]
Ask a Pro-Life Atheist: Ilan
/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 […]
Recap: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Marches for Life
/in Administrative, Pro-Life Demographics, SPL Emails, Uncategorized /by Herb GeraghtyThis September was a busy and inspiring month for Secular Pro-Life! ICYMI: our Executive Director gave a training at a conference for pregnancy support professionals and volunteers; and (as always when Monica speaks) got rave reviews. You can read her in-depth recap here. While she was preparing for and attending that, I had the pleasure of attending both the Pennsylvania March for Life and the New Jersey March […]
The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before
/in Biology, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder[This article is based on a transcript of “The human life cycle begins at fertilization, and not before” 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 TikTok.) No, the Life Cycle Does Not Begin Before Fertilization Chapter 2 of Developmental […]
Livestream Recap: Behind the doors of the Washington Surgi-Clinic
/in Later Abortion, Livestream Recaps, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderRecently Herb Geraghty and I livestreamed our discussion of the “all trimester” Washington Surgi-Clinic in Washington, D.C. As of the writing of this post (mid-September, 2025), the clinic has apparently ceased doing abortions. DC Health told Live Action that the clinic’s license expired in mid-August and wasn’t renewed, although clinic staff have apparently said they […]