Posts by Harmony Daws
Sincere Convictions
How should we act in the presence of abortion rights advocates? This question faces us at school, at memorials and protests, and every day online. You know the basics: Be civil. Stay calm. Don’t yell or call names. But, I think the most important part of how we treat abortion rights advocates happens between our…
Read MoreThe Best in Them
How should we act in the presence of abortion rights advocates? This question faces us at school, at memorials and protests, and everyday online. You know the basics: Be civil. Stay calm. Don’t yell or call names. But I think the most important part of how we treat abortion rights advocates happens between our ears.…
Read MoreWe Welcome All Pro-lifers
Since the election of Donald Trump, pundits and analysts have been busy. Whatever their persuasion, they agree on one thing: our nation is divided. The polarization seems greater than ever before. The astonishing Republican victory — seizing the House, the Senate, and the White House — encourages pro-lifers, and it should. But politics are cyclical.…
Read MoreMaking Her Visible
With the presidential election dominating the news, it’s no surprise that abortion rights are in the headlines. Unfortunately, the GOP front-runner appears profoundly uneducated on the topic, leaving pro-lifers bracing for his next unfortunate sound bite. But, I don’t think this is the most important headline. Someone else needs to become more visible. While Donald…
Read MoreStudents Stand Fearlessly
Students who came for their own rally in downtown Portland after the Roe v. Wade Memorial Rally got more than they expected. They came for music, pizza, reports from campus pro-lifers, and a great speech from Lila Rose. What they didn’t anticipate were hostile protesters calling them names and blocking both entrances to the event…
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