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How pro-lifers and pro-choicers define abortion: results from SPL’s survey

July 24, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Research, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

Since conducting this survey, Herb Geraghty and I streamed an in-depth conversation about some of the survey results and what they mean for our public discourse. Get the replay link here: Replay: “Abortion Across the Aisle” Introduction There’s no single definition of “abortion.” We can define it in terms of ethics, law, or medicine, and […]

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“You either support reproductive autonomy or you don’t.”

July 16, 2025/in Bodily Rights, Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

[This article is a transcript of “‘You either support reproductive autonomy or you don’t’” 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 have to say it has been so disappointing to see some of the responses to […]

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Recap: Building Bridges in Washington D.C.

July 14, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Speeches, Discussions, Presentations, Uncategorized /by Herb Geraghty

Two weeks ago, Secular Pro-Life hosted our first ever Building Bridges Intensive: a day-long in-person training event designed to give pro-lifers the skills and confidence they need to talk about abortion in a winsome way. It was a huge success! Here is some feedback from our attendees: Very articulate presentation! [I appreciated] the vast knowledge, […]

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3 things you need to motivate people

July 11, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

[This article is a transcript of “3 things you need to motivate people” 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.) There are three elements you need to motivate someone to take an action. Let’s say we’re talking about getting […]

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We Asked, You Answered: If you discuss abortion in LGBTQ spaces, what messages or topics have you found resonate the most?

June 27, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia Pride

Secular Pro-Life has a focus on amplifying the voices of non-traditional pro-lifers. For the LGBTQ community, SPL offers a survey to gather their thoughts and experiences as a pro-lifer. We compiled answers for today’s question: If you discuss abortion in LGBTQ spaces, what messages or topics have you found resonate the most? The answers show […]

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We Asked, You Answered: Do most pro-choicers conceptualize abortion as preventing a life?

June 2, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia Pride

On social media, we asked followers: Agree or disagree? Most pro-choicers conceptualize abortion as preventing a human life rather than ending one. There was a great mix of responses from both sides of the debate. Pro-life commenters shared the following: Chris Morrison: “Many” is vague, but sure, that’s true. Among the (mildly) more sophisticated pro-choice […]

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TOMORROW: Understanding “abortion” across the aisle

May 14, 2025/in Administrative, Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

Missed 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 […]

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Tips on emotional regulation during in-person abortion discussions

April 18, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized /by Monica Snyder

[This article is a transcript of “Emotional Regulation” 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.) Recently had one of Secular Pro-Life’s long-time supporters reach out to me to ask how I deal with emotional regulation when discussing […]

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We Asked, You Answered: What are points of agreement you have with the other side?

February 10, 2025/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Virginia Pride

SPL 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 […]

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We Asked, You Answered: Responding to, “Why did you vote against your daughter’s rights?”

November 27, 2024/in Dialogue strategy, Uncategorized, We Asked You Answered /by Guest Blogger

Photo Credit Element5 Digital on Unsplash We asked our followers on social media: POV: You voted against your state’s abortion amendment. Now you’re sitting with extended family around Thanksgiving dinner when your cousin turns to you and says, “I don’t understand why you vote against women’s rights when you have a daughter.” How do you […]

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