Marion County High Schooler Wins ORTLEF Oratory Contest

Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation (ORTLEF) judges awarded their top oratory prize to Miriam Plato from Chesterton Academy in Mt. Angel at this year’s Together We Advocate conference (see page 2). Focused on the topic of abortion and its devastating effects on women, Miriam delivered a powerful speech, besting other entrants from around the […]

Taking Direction from William Wilberforce

We have so many examples of wonderful pro-life advocates. This issue, I would like to reach back in history and remind you of one: William Wilberforce (1759-1833). He was a politician and a leader of the British abolition movement. The man was motivated by a desire to put his Christian principles into action and serve […]

Stay in the Loop with Action Alerts

The Oregon legislative session is in full swing, and pro-abortion legislators are already pushing for extreme abortion and physician-assisted suicide legislation. So far in 2023, Oregon Right to Life has connected over 4,000 advocates with their legislators. Emails and phone calls to legislators from pro-life constituents can make a massive difference.  Have you contacted your representatives this […]

Dangerous Bills on Horizon for State Legislative Session

Now that we are halfway through Oregon’s 2023 legislative session, we have a good understanding of the current legislative landscape. Unfortunately, every bill Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) supported died in committee, meaning committee chairs didn’t schedule them for a work session by the March 17 deadline. These bills included the three Pregnancy Support for […]

Chapters Change Communities

From the President I am so proud of and inspired by the chapters of Oregon Right to Life (ORTL).  ORTL envisions a culture that advocates for and supports life-affirming, lifesaving and life-sustaining decisions. Individual ORTL chapters carry out this vision through unique and practical ways in their local communities while advocating for the most vulnerable […]