Thousands gather for first post-roe Oregon march for life

Despite the chilly weather and overcast skies, more than 3,000 pro-life advocates gathered in Salem for the first post-Roe March for Life in Oregon on Saturday, January 28. This year’s March featured Representative Tracy Cramer as emcee. Speakers included Archbishop Alexander Sample,  Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) President Melody Durrett, Cindy Brunk of Silent No More, […]

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New Community Program Manager Arrives at ORTL

Salem resident Makyra Williamson had long wanted to find a job that allowed her to throw herself wholeheartedly into its mission. As the new community outreach program manager at Oregon Right to Life (ORTL), Williamson believes she has now found that passion. “I’m so excited to see what we can accomplish in this post-Roe world!” she […]

Gresham Group Lavishes Love, Support on Single Pregnant Mothers

When Multnomah County resident Donna Blachly runs into a girl or woman with an unsupported pregnancy, she knows exactly what to do: send her to Embrace Grace. “These programs are extremely important right now, especially in Oregon with the extremely loose laws on abortion,” Blachly says. “The fact that so many states are tightening up […]

40 Days for Life Successful Around Oregon

The autumn 40 Days for Life campaign ran from September 28 to November 6. This peaceful prayer vigil outside abortion facilities around the globe is proven to save lives. There were 622 campaigns worldwide this fall with at least 500 babies saved — and that’s only the ones campaign leaders know about!  One of those […]