Jane Groff Retires
Jane Groff retired in June 2019 after nearly 30 years on the Oregon Right to Life staff. Jane began her pro-life work in Oregon as a member of the Corvallis chapter in the early 1980s. She quickly became involved in chapter projects. Over the years she has served in many volunteer and paid positions. These…
Life Notes
AMA retains opposition to assisted suicide Following several years of interim and annual meetings, the American Medical Association held the line against pressure to promote euthanizing patients. By a one-sided margin of 65-35, physician members of the Council on Ethics and Judicial Affairs affirmed CEJA 2, the report recommending the AMA retain its opposition to…
Pro-life Pregnancy Centers Offer Hope and Healing
A frequent claim by pro-abortion activists is that the pro-life movement doesn’t care about women. The courageous work of pro-life pregnancy help centers on behalf of babies, moms, and dads, however, tells an entirely different story. I’ve often said that these centers are where the “rubber meets the road” in changing hearts and saving lives…
Pro-Life School Board Candidates Defeat the Abortion Industry
By: David Kilada, Oregon Right to Life Political Director Election night brought encouraging news as pro-life candidates were elected to school board positions across the state. In races prioritized by Oregon Right to Life PAC, more than two-thirds of our pro-life candidates won. In every race where an endorsed candidate ran against someone supported by…
ORTLEF Dinner & Auction
2019 Dinner and Auction Theme: Snow Ball Each Life is as Unique as a Snowflake Saturday, September 28 I Holiday Inn I Salem, Oregon 5 p.m. Silent Auction I 6:45 p.m. Dinner I 7:30 p.m. Oral Auction $53 per person (not tax-deductible) Proceeds from our annual auction benefit the educational programs and activities of Oregon…
The National Conversation Continues
Recent actions by state legislatures – both pro-life and pro-abortion – have fed a sustained national conversation, in the media and amongst the public, about abortion, mothers and babies. There was something in the wake of the social media firestorm over the Alabama law that struck me in a particular way — how comments and…
Don’t Expect to Lose!
If you want some encouragement, I suggest you read this issue’s front page article about the good news from election night. However, despite many pro-life victories on May 21, the races we didn’t win have been on my mind the most. It has becoming increasingly clear to me that one significant reason some pro-life candidates…
Advocating at the Capitol
At our annual Roe v. Wade Memorial and March, we charged each and every one of you to be bold in contacting your legislators and to be courageous in continuing to speak the truth. Since then, you have not stopped taking action. You have been courageous and bold. Together we have made significant steps…
Late-Term Abortion: A Tragic “Solution”
“I hear you are going to have a boy. Congratulations! Unfortunately, after reviewing your ultrasound, there are a few concerning images.” Those were the words Samantha Williams and countless other parents have heard following their 20-week ultrasounds. The 20-week ultrasound appointment lasts between an hour and an hour and a half. The technician measures every…
FDA issues warning against internet abortion drugs
The Federal Drug Administration has issued warning letters to two abortion groups that are selling abortion drugs over the internet to American women who have not seen a doctor. After a brief interview with an abortionist over a smartphone app, the abortion pills are mailed. This app-to-mailbox abortion pill scheme is already available in five…
Senator Jackie Winters: In Memoriam
Senator Jackie Winters (R, SD 10) passed away Wednesday, May 29, after a battle with lung cancer. She was 82 and was the state’s longest serving black senator. Fully convinced that everyone deserves an advocate, she had a 100% pro-life voting record and was endorsed by ORTL PAC. “It has been an honor to work…
Memorials
Oregon Right to Life is very grateful for recent gifts in memory of: • Schnee Elise Bedford, Medford • Marion Frichtl, Salem • George and Della Lee, Sheridan • Daniel Pokorney, LaGrande • Glen Richards, Clackamas We are also thankful for recent gifts in honor of: • Hadley Grace, Albany • Dawn Stover, Hillsboro
Keeping a Pro-Life Heritage
I have been hearing a lot lately about children leaving behind the heritage of beliefs they grew up with and accepting some of the mantra of culture once they go away to college. This trend is being noted whether the topic is religious faith, origin of the world, or the social topic of the day.…
Celebrating Infanticide?
By Lois Anderson ORTL Director On January 22, 2019, the 46th anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the so-called Reproductive Health Act. Among other provisions, it eliminated limits on third-trimester abortions in New York. Attendees at the signing cheered and the top of One World Trade Center was lit…
Upcoming Events Apr-May 2019
Forty Days for Life Through April 14 For a location near you, visit www.40daysforlife.com Together We Advocate: 2019 The Largest Pro-Life Conference in the PNW April 6 Tualatin — Rolling Hills Community Church (new location) StandUpGirl.com Gala Dinner May 14 Northern Willamette Valley — Oregon Golf Club ORTLEF Annual Auction September 28 Salem, Oregon All StandUpGirl.com…
2019 Dinner and Auction
SNOWBALL September 28 – Holiday Inn – Salem, Oregon 5 p.m. Silent Auction 6:45 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Oral Auction $53 per person (non-deductible) Proceeds from our annual auction benefit the educational programs and activities of Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation throughout the year. You’ll have a fun evening while you help make our…
Turning Emotions Into Action
Social media has made it so easy to quickly post opinions and share articles. We often do it without considering the consequences. We have such powerful tools, but are we putting them to good use? Keeping up on the issues is important. Many professions have continuing education requirements to maintain a license. Since doing our…
What Does Proactive Pro-Life Leadership Look Like?
Good leadership is heavy on my mind as I write this. I just attended the funeral of pro-life champion and Secretary of State Dennis Richardson. I heard many speak of his selfless and effective service. His passing reminded me that Oregon desperately needs his kind of leadership at all levels of government. Leaders like Dennis…
2019 Legislative Session Update
We knew this legislative session was going to be tough, but two months in we have accomplished a lot! We are resolved and prepared for more battles to come. We have introduced four pieces of pro-life legislation. We continue to promote common sense bills that would protect babies from painful, late-term, and sex-selective abortions. We’ve…
Pro-Life School Board Candidates Step Forward to Advocate
A few years ago, Oregon Right to Life discovered that Planned Parenthood staff were teaching in some classes in the Salem-Keizer School District. Then in 2017, a Planned Parenthood board member ran for a position on the school district board. Clearly, the abortion industry is targeting local schools, and not just in Salem-Keizer. Knowing this,…
States’ Abortion-related Legislation
In the past few months, three political events have significantly impacted abortion rights politics. In the November elections, Democrats won back control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while pro-life Republicans increased their ground in the U.S. Senate. On January 22, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the radical Reproductive Health Act. It legalized abortion…
Dennis Richardson: In Memoriam
Secretary of State Dennis Richardson passed away February 26, 2019 of complications from brain cancer. Dennis served Oregon as a city councilor, state representative, and Secretary of State. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving as a helicopter pilot. Dennis Richardson entered his first political race when Oregon Right to Life PAC…
Precious Pockets Touch Hearts
A few years ago, it was common to find hard, plastic baby models at Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation booths. They were accurate for the fetal age and were inexpensive to hand out in large quantities. But they didn’t seem very much like a real baby, and this realization began our journey toward something…