
Oregon Right to Life News

New York’s Radical Assisted Suicide Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The measure is similar in many ways to Oregon’s ‘Death With Dignity Act,’ but goes even further by allowing doctors to prescribe lethal drugs to vulnerable New Yorkers with no mandated waiting period.

American Medical Association Reaffirms Opposition to Assisted Suicide
‘[T]he AMA’s position on physician assisted suicide is … that the profession of medicine should not support the legalization or practice of physician assisted suicide or see it as part of a physician’s role.’

Oregon Right to Life Highlights Pro-Life Advocacy of Portland’s Late Archbishop John Vlazny
Oregon Right to Life joins the Archdiocese of Portland in mourning the loss of Archbishop Vlazny, while also reflecting with gratitude on his commitment to the most vulnerable.

FDA Will Conduct Investigation into Abortion Pill Following Blockbuster Study on Risks
The move follows the recent release of a new study finding that the serious adverse reaction rate associated with mifepristone is far higher than previously reported.

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Chris Smith Introduce ‘Life Month’
‘The Life Month resolution serves not only as a celebration of a historic legal victory, but also as a reminder that our work to build a culture that values life at every stage is far from over,’ National Right to Life president Carol Tobias said.

Physicians, Advocates Blast Oregon’s Radical Assisted Suicide Bill in Second Public Hearing
SB 1003 came before the Oregon Senate for its second public hearing on June 2 following strong opposition and subsequent amendments earlier in the legislative session.
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