Doctors have made public their concerns about abortion clinics sending abortion pills to patients through the mail, without ever seeing the patient or confirming their pregnancy with an ultrasound. However, FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock has just declared it safe to … Continue reading
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Rockford Residents Rally for Parental Notification
On Saturday, April 24th, the Rockford Family Initiative organized a rally against the pro-abortion lobby’s attempt to repeal Illinois’ Parental Notification of Abortion Act. In Springfield, our representatives are debating legislation that would allow a minor to get an abortion … Continue reading
Being a Young Ambassador for the Pro-Life Movement: A Life Chat Interview with Evita Duffy
A young, vibrant, staunchly pro-life woman is often like a unicorn to the general public — a mythical creature. To those of us in the pro-life movement, young pro-life women are not only incredibly admirable, they’re our future. Evita … Continue reading
The Steady Demise of Roe v. Wade: A Life Chat Interview with Clarke Forsythe
Clarke Forsythe, Senior Counsel for Americans United for Life, has been involved in the pro-life movement since 1985. He is the author of Politics for the Greater Good: The Case for Prudence in the Public Square and, most recently, Abuse … Continue reading
A Sex Trafficking Victim’s Message to the Illinois Legislature
There are many reasons to oppose the repeal of Illinois’ Parental Notification of Abortion Act. One leader in the fight against human trafficking, Dr. Brook Bello, PhD, has shared her personal experience to illustrate the importance of keeping the law … Continue reading
We’re Re-Launching Our Life Chat Podcast!
Life Chat, a podcast produced by Illinois Right to Life, is relaunching with a new host! Dr. Steve Jacobs, our program director, will be having conversations with prominent pro-life voices and leaders from Illinois and throughout the country–and you can … Continue reading
It’s Time to Stop Responding to Violence with more Violence
In response to a horrific shooting, one feminist recently responded by demanding even more killing. Although she didn’t frame it this way, Christina Cauterucci, writer for the news outlet Slate, expressed her outrage that “… in Georgia, it is easier … Continue reading
New Roe v. Wade Film to Tell the Untold Story of How Abortion Was Legalized in America
Roe v. Wade has often been referred to as “the case that legalized abortion” and “the worst case in American History.” However, beyond these descriptions of this major Supreme Court ruling, what do the young people of today really know … Continue reading
College Students Rise up to March for Life in their County
With all the disappointments people around the world have faced this year due to Covid-19, the cancellation of the National March for Life was perhaps one of the most significant for pro-lifers across America. This gathering of thousands upon thousands … Continue reading
Sidewalk Counseling: The Groundwork of the Pro-Life Movement
There is a school of thought among some pro-life advocates that those who work at Planned Parenthood, or any abortion clinic for that matter, are “raunchy and rude,” or have “so much hate in their hearts.” At the same time, … Continue reading