Pro-Life Bills Die in Committee Without Hearing

Salem, OR—At the end of the day, February 7, SB 1553 and HB 4042 died in committee without receiving a hearing. Sponsored by Sen. Linthicum (R–Klamath Falls), Rep. Lewis (R–Silverton), Rep. Stark (R–Grants Pass) and other pro-life legislators, these bills would have established protection for mothers and infants. “I am disappointed in, but not surprised […]

Women Deserve to Make Informed Decisions

This year, pro-life house and senate members of the Oregon Legislature have introduced two crucial bills to protect unborn children. The Senate bill would require doctors to provide life-saving care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion. SB 1553—the Born Alive Infant Protection Act—requires medical practitioners to provide life-saving care to infants born alive […]

Chesterton Academy Students Proud to Be Pro-Life

It’s a rare feat when the entire student body of a high school belongs to a club exclusively dedicated to defending unborn human life and supporting mothers. Yet since 2018, that’s exactly what has been happening at Chesterton Academy. A private Catholic high school in Mt. Angel, Chesterton Academy’s Students for Life club is as […]

Here’s What Happened in the 2021 Legislative Session

With the Oregon Capitol closed to the public for the entire 81st Oregon Legislative Assembly, this session was a challenge for all advocacy groups. However, it was particularly challenging for pro-lifers and other groups that are not welcome to the unified Democratic control of both the House, Senate, and Governor’s mansion. Now that that session […]

Pro-Life Kids! Book Review

The picture book, “Pro-Life Kids!” by Bethany Bomberger is a great tool for anyone mentoring children. It’s a colorful and fun way to start a discussion about pro-life principles. I recently filmed a live video reading of the book to my 3 and 4-year-old grandsons. My grandsons were immediately engaged by the delightful, colorful illustrations. […]