Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Oregon Right to Life was hard at work during this year’s short five-week legislative session. From the beginning of the session in February to its end in March, our political advocacy team prepared materials to assist pro-life legislators, engaged with advocates at our Pro-Life Lobby Day and worked to push forward life-affirming legislation. In the […]

US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Idaho Abortion Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in an abortion-related case brought by the state of Idaho against the federal government.

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 […]

2,000 Attend Oregon March for Life

On April 17, roughly two thousand pro-life Oregonians met in front of the Oregon State Capitol to honor the 63 million lives lost to legalized abortion since 1973. The Oregon March for Life featured Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson (HD 55) as emcee, joined by Marion County Commissioner Colm Willis and others. Safety precautions for the […]

Sen. Patterson Refuse to Protect Babies Born-Alive

This legislative session, Oregon Right to Life introduced Senate Bill 586, the Born-Alive Infant Protection bill. It would require abortion providers to deliver life-saving care for a baby born alive during an abortion. Data from the CDC shows that as many as 143 babies have survived a failed abortion then died. A poll of likely […]