Virginia – Legislation requiring an ultrasound before an abortion passed in Virginia, but was amended to allow for an opt-out if an internal ultrasound is required. This was partially stemming from pushback from pro-choice legislators, national news media, and eventually Governor Bob McDonnell (R) who said he opposed the inclusion of internal (transvaginal) ultrasounds. Florida […]
[Today’s post is by Heather, who is participating the Job Corp program. Heather’s own story of unplanned pregnancy can be heard here.] I was riding in a cab with another student from Walmart back to the Job Corp Center where we stay. On the way back, we were talking the abortion that she had at […]
Unless you’re 100% oblivious to news now a days, you are probably aware of a major issue the American people are being faced with — mandated contraception, abortion inducing drugs, and sterilization. These services will be fully covered through President Obama’s mandatory healthcare plan, and there will be no copay or out of pocket fee […]
Last week’s presentation to the Virginia Atheists and Agnostics is below. I realize that the video is long (and it would have been even longer if the camera hadn’t run out of battery). If you want the short version, Jameson Graber, a UVA student in the audience, has some thoughts about the presentation on his […]
[Today’s post is by SPL member Nathaniel.] A lot of people are outraged, disgusted and alarmed at the recent passage of HB1: a Virginia bill that grants personhood to all human beings from the moment of conception. As depicted by the media, the whole personhood notion is just a fabricated excuse to ban abortions. For […]
Susan G. Komen for the Cure recently emailed me a link to a survey, which reveals some interesting clues to Komen’s thought process. The survey is only available to those who received an email, but I took plenty of screenshots. The questions indicate that, while Planned Parenthood rejoices that they’ve won the battle, Susan G. […]
The pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List has endorsed Rick Santorum for President. Why this is bigger news is that SBA List has never endorsed a candidate for President in the past. Here’s an excerpt from their presser: “Among the field of strong pro-life candidates in the GOP primary, one stands out as a proven […]
AbortionSafety.com, our website warning at-risk women about abortion clinics with a history of medical malpractice, will go live in April. To celebrate, we are having a launch party on the evening of April 14 in Charlottesville, VA. If you are willing and able to attend, but have not received an invitation, email info@secularprolife.org to request […]
Shippensburg University (SU) in Pennsylvania now offers Plan B abortion pill (also known as the morning after pill) in campus vending machines for $25. A couple of years ago the FDA approved over the counter sales of Plan B which is essentially a very high dosage of birth control that either stops ovulation or ends […]
Attention all creative types! It’s time to put your talents to use for a good cause. Our friends at the Life Matters Journal are preparing their third issue. They’re looking for op-eds, essays, news items, artwork, poems, fiction, and more. If it’s connected to any life issue, it will be considered! Email your piece to […]
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