Top Pro-Life Wins in Oregon Election

The first election since Roe v Wade was overturned recently ended. In spite of substantial pro-abortion opposition, pro-life candidates made gains at the national and local levels. After the 2020 census, Oregon gained another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, creating an incredible opportunity for more pro-life representation in Congress. Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Happy Valley) flipped […]

Looking Ahead to the 2023 Legislative Session, Justin Hageman, ORTL Public Affairs Specialist

Now that Oregon’s election results are in, we can turn our attention to the 2023 Legislative Session. Although multiple races ended in disappointment, the good news is that pro-abortion legislators no longer hold a supermajority in the state House or Senate. As a result, no new tax increases can pass without approval from a three-fifths […]

From the President: Much Work to Be Done at State Level

In 2019, I wrote my first column for Life in Oregon as board president. At the end, I noted how social and political climates around abortion were shifting in Oregon and across the country. I could not have imagined those changes would bring us here.  Roe v Wade is no longer the law of the land. It’s incredible […]

Together We Advocate 2023

 March 4, 20238 AM – 5:30PMRolling Hills Community ChurchTualatin, Oregon The best opportunity in the Pacific Northwest for pro-life training, networking and inspiration Workshops featuring local and national pro-life leaders. Topics include: • The importance of school board elections and how to get involved • The dangers of assisted suicide: how to protect yourself and your […]

Mixed Results for Pro-Lifers in Competitive Election Cycle

Pro-life candidates faced one of the most competitive elections in decades. Oregon Right to Life PAC endorsed or supported 74 pro-life candidates in the general election. Of these races, some in extremely tough districts, 38 walked away with wins. Redistricting created both challenges and opportunities throughout the state with the Sixth, Fourth and Fifth Congressional […]