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Ohio Pro-Life Group Issues 2010 Election Endorsements, Backs Portman, Kasich

Wed, 05/19/2010 - 14:40
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Ohio Right to Life issues its 2010 general election endorsements today with a slate of pro-life candidates led by Bob Portman and John Kasich. The endorsements for Ohio's federal and state candidates were released today and the group will announce endorsements for state legislature later.

Gallup Poll Finds More Americans Pro-Life Than Pro-Abortion, The "New Normal"

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Gallup released the results of a new survey confirming, for the third time in the last year, that more Americans call themselves pro-life than "pro-choice" on abortion. That's enough for the respected polling firm to say a pro-life majority is the "new normal" in the United States.

Report: Elena Kagan Has History of Working for Pro-Abortion Judges, Politicians

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A new report issued from a national pro-life organization shows Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has a history of working for pro-abortion judges and politicians. Released today, a memo from Americans United for Life provides more ammunition for pro-life lawmakers to oppose her nomination.

Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan Backs Internationalist Judicial Activism

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
OWashington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- On Monday, President Barack Obama announced the nomination of Elena Kagan to the position of Associate Justice on the United States (US) Supreme Court.

Women Deliver Conference Partners With United Nations to Promote Abortion

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
New York, NY (LifeNews.com/CFAM) -- Next month in Washington, DC, abortion advocates will team up with UN agencies and corporate sponsors to host the Women Deliver 2 conference. A follow-up to the first conference held in London in October 2007, next month�s meeting is shaping up to be a bigger money grab than its predecessor.

Missouri Could Become Next State to Opt Out of Abortion Funding in Health Care

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Missouri could become the next state to opt out of abortion funding under the pro-abortion health care bill President Barack Obama signed into law. Arizona and Tennessee have already seen similar legislation signed into law while two other states have approved bills that have yet to be signed.

Florida Governor Charlie Crist Likely to Veto Bill for Pre-Abortion Ultrasound

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 20:00
Tallahassee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Florida Governor Charlie Crist says he will likely veto a pro-life bill that helps women by allowing them a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child before an abortion. Although ultrasounds are routinely done before an abortion, abortion facilities don't always allow women to see them.

Elena Kagan Donated to Pro-Abortion Women's Group With Ties to Emily's List

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
Americans' lives are shaped and changed by the law, but a Supreme Court Justice�s role is not to impact people�s lives by shaping or changing the law according to her own beliefs. Rather, a Justice should apply the law as it is written to each case that arises before the Court.

My Visit to Planned Parenthood's New Mega Abortion Center in Portland, Oregon

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
A couple of weeks ago, on a speaking trip to the west coast, I saw it for myself. With my own two eyes. Planned Parenthood's massive new 42,000 square foot clinic and office building in Portland, Oregon.

Is Pro-Euthanasia "Duty to Die" an Extension of Throwaway Consumer Culture?

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
One of the many fashionable notions that have caught on among some of the intelligentsia is that old people have "a duty to die," rather than become a burden to others.

Proper Palliative Sedation Not Same as Assisted Suicide's "Terminal Sedation"

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
The assisted suicide movement is ever about blurring vital distinctions and deconstructing crucial definitions. One target has been the proper pain control technique known as palliative sedation, a rarely required procedure in which patients near death are sedated to control pain or other symptoms such as severe agitation or air hunger that cannot be alleviated in any other manner.

Heartbeat International Conference Will Equip and Assist Pregnancy Centers

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Heartbeat International is sharing a message of hope with the pregnancy help ministries that have been attacked by harassment bills intended to impugn their reputations.

Pro-Life Advocates to Protest Visit by Planned Parenthood President to Iowa

Tue, 05/18/2010 - 15:12
On May 20, the Pro-Life Action League will join pro-life leaders and activists in Iowa to protest an appearance by Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards.

Students for Life Sponsors Pro-Life Petition Against Pro-Abortion Elena Kagan

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Students for Life of America, the national pro-life organization for college and university students, is sponsoring a web site and petition to rally pro-life advocates against the nomination of pro-abortion Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the open Supreme Court position.

Media Gives 10 Times More Conservative Labels for Alito Than Liberal for Kagan

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
In contrast, all three networks made a major deal out of the last person nominated by a Republican President for a slot on the Court, Justice Samuel Alito.

Emily's List Fundraises for Barbara Boxer After Pro-Life Groups Back Fiorina

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Sensing that Barbara Boxer, the California Democrat who is the leader of the pro-abortion forces in the Senate, is in for the election of her life, the pro-abortion group Emily's List emailed its members with a desperate plea for help in bankrolling her campaign.

Arizona Pro-Life Advocates Say Legislative Session Most Pro-Life in History

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Arizona is becoming a case study in what can happen when a pro-abortion governor is replaced by someone who appreciates the pro-life perspective. When pro-abortion Gov. Janet Napolitano left to work in the Obama administration, pro-life Gov. Jan Brewer took her place.

Answering Christians Who Say: I'm Not Called to the Pro-Life Movement

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
After 20 years of involvement in the pro-life movement I have heard all the excuses under the sun for why people won't get involved and take a stand. No matter what the excuse is, it all boils down to apathy and denial.

Planned Parenthood Opens Houston Abortion Business, Largest in Nation

Mon, 05/17/2010 - 14:08
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood, yesterday, officially opened its massive new Houston regional headquarters in what is considered the largest abortion business in the nation. Planned Parenthood of Houston's new "super center" abortion facility is equipped to do abortions that officials say will be done on babies through 19 weeks into pregnancy.