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Unconscious bias in prenatal diagnosis leading to abortion
/in Ableism, Legislation, laws, & court cases, Research, Uncategorized /by Virginia PrideChildren with a prenatal diagnoses of disabilities are disproportionately killed by an abortion. When Kim C. and her husband Darrin became pregnant with a daughter with Down Syndrome, they initially faced a negative response from their doctor. As Kim explained, “When I got our diagnosis, I immediately felt unqualified and feared I would be a […]
Estimation issues for the incidence of illegal or underreported abortion
/in Research, Uncategorized /by Guest Bloggerby Pablo Mestrovic Photo Credit Anna Nekrashevich with Pexels Collecting accurate figures about the incidence of abortion is remarkably difficult. This is the case not only in countries where abortion is illegal, but also in those where the practice is legal but the healthcare system either can not or does not want to provide accurate […]
“We were offered a termination 4 other times because my baby was like me.”
/in Ableism, They Can Hear You, Uncategorized, Your Stories /by Monica SnyderI was moved by this Twitter thread from Nina Tame. I’m reprinting it here for your consideration. There is no room in the medical model for any neutrality around disability. It’s always a devastating tragedy. I’m an adult with Spina Bifida, a birth “defect.” I’m a horror show of a worse case scenario because I’m […]
Nationwide Protests Against Late-Term Abortion on Wednesday
/in Late-Term Abortion, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardThis Wednesday, October 18, Students for Life Action is organizing the “Expose Late-Term Abortion Day of Action” in 23 locations nationwide. Although the abortion industry likes to pretend that late-term abortions are rare, or even completely made up, the truth is that Centers for Disease Control records tens of thousands of second- and third-trimester abortions […]
Are All Pro-Lifers Religious? Podcast Interview with Monica Snyder (Part 1)
/in Pro-Life Demographics, Speeches, Discussions, Presentations, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderReligious. Fundamentalist. Republican. This stereotype is how many people imagine pro-lifers. Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life, busts that stereotype in a two-part interview with “Know Why” Podcast. In this episode, Monica talks about Secular Pro-Life and uses her background in biology to discuss the beginning of human life and personhood. Ready for shattered […]
We Asked, You Answered: Feedback from Former Pro-Choicers
/in Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Kelsey HazzardWe asked our followers on social media: “For those of you who used to be pro-choice, what advice do you have on how to talk to pro-choice people about abortion? What did you find persuasive or off-putting when you were still pro-choice?” Here are a few of the top responses (lightly edited for clarity). Nelson […]
Pro-Abortion Researcher Receives MacArthur Genius Grant
/in Research, Uncategorized /by Monica SnyderDr. Diana Greene Foster (pictured), the lead researcher for the Turnaway Study, has bee selected to receive a 2023 MacArthur Fellowship, along with a no-strings-attached $800,000 “Genius Grant” awarded to people who have “shown extraordinary creativity and dedication in their fields.” The Turnaway Study is a famous (or infamous) body of work comparing and contrasting […]
Don’t Let Biden Ruin the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
/in Legislation, laws, & court cases, Uncategorized /by Kelsey HazzardThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comment on proposed rules to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Unfortunately, the proposed rule encompasses abortion — contrary to the intent of the pro-life members of Congress who sponsored and voted for the PWFA in good faith. To speak out against this injustice, you must […]
Ask a Pro-Life Atheist: Anonymous submission
/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. (See the full series of interviews here.) Although Secular Pro-Life is not exclusively for atheists, historically atheists have played a key role in the organization. As atheists become more prominent in the pro-life movement generally, we’re excited for the opportunity […]
Ohio Could Pass an Abortion Amendment More Extreme than Roe v. Wade. It’s Up to Us to Stop It.
/in Uncategorized /by Guest BloggerToday’s guest article is by Hannah Langdon. Hannah is a recent college graduate working in pro-life grassroots efforts in Cincinnati. This Election Day, Ohio voters are asked to choose between life and death. Pro-abortion groups are trying to pass an amendment to Ohio’s constitution that would prohibit any burdens on “reproductive rights.” The amendment (Issue […]