We’re getting down to the wire. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to release the most significant Supreme Court decision on abortion in over two decades – Whole Women’s Health v. Hellersedt. Illinois Right to Life teamed up with Chicago’s Thomas More Society … Continue reading
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Abortion: My Body, My Choice … Or is it?
It’s a woman’s body, so isn’t abortion her choice? This is a very important question that deserves an accurate answer. First, let’s begin by saying that no woman – pro-choice or pro-life – delights in intentionally ending the life of … Continue reading
“Were Changing Minds Based on Science”: A Conversation with Emily Zender
In a special episode of Against the Current, by Upstream Ideas, Dan Proft, radio talk-show host for Chicago’s Morning Answer, sits down for an exclusive interview with Emily Zender, executive director of Illinois Right to Life. In their conversation, Dan asks … Continue reading
What do the Founders of the Feminist Movement Say About Abortion?
From the very beginning, the leaders and founders of the feminist movement have been quite outspoken on the topic of abortion. Here’s what they had to say: Dorothy Day Perhaps one of the most well known feminist leaders, Dorothy Day, had … Continue reading
Seven Reasons Why S.B. 1564 Is A Disastrous Healthcare Policy For Illinoisans
Senate Bill 1564 forces every doctor, pharmacist, and pregnancy resource center to refer for abortions, tell patients the “benefits” of abortion, and present abortion as a “legal treatment option.” S.B.1564 states: “then the patient shall either be provided the requested … Continue reading
Will Abortion Help You … or Can it Hurt You?
If abortion is empowering to women, then it must not hurt women. Let’s see what science and women themselves have to say: What does science tell us? The most comprehensive and largest study of the mental health risks … Continue reading
When Does Life Begin? Let’s ask the Experts …
Let’s turn to the leading scientific textbooks to find out when life begins. Check it out: Keith L. Moore, a world-renowned embryologist and author of the best selling textbook: The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology (10th edition, Philadelphia, PA: Sauders, … Continue reading
Pro-life Bills? Here’s the scoop
Are pro-life bills being proposed in the Illinois General Assembly? You bet they are! Here are the pro-life bills that were proposed this year: HB 4392 – This bill would enable choose life license decals to be placed on license plates. This bill is led by Rep. Robert Pritchard (R) … Continue reading
Pro-Life, Pro-Family Policies: Coming to a Work Place Near You
This week, employees of the Archdiocese of Chicago received some great news! The Archdiocese announced that beginning July 1st, all staff will be offered paid parental leave for 12 weeks after the birth or adoption of a child. According to … Continue reading
Our Pro-Life Leaders in Springfield
They’ve prevented hundreds of abortions. They keep Illinois from becoming a hostile pro-life state like California. Who are they? They are your pro-life lobbyists. These pro-life leaders are in Springfield day in and day out fighting to be your voice … Continue reading