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"We have to do better for all our vulnerable brothers and sisters, and recognize that if we continue to make certain forms of suicide lawful, particularly suicide by physician, we send a terrible message to some members of the human family that they are owed some measure less of suicide prevention than others. We must do better." —Tom Shakely, Chief Engagement Officer at Americans United for Life
 

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'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee
(Washington Times) The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s 150th judicial nominee Wednesday, helping to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to remake the federal bench with a conservative bent. Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham called the number of confirmations a “historic milestone.” “These conservative judicial appointments will impact our nation for years to come,” the South Carolina Republican said.


She Had an Abortion at 19, Now She Helps Lead the Pro-Life Movement
(Daily Signal) Catherine Glenn Foster had an abortion when she was just a teenager. Today, she’s leading the fight against abortion as president of one of the nation’s largest pro-life groups. In this episode, she sits down for an exclusive interview to share her story, what she’s doing now, and the recent achievements of the pro-life movement.


Louis Brown on the future of American healthcare reform and religious liberty (Life, Liberty, and Law)
(Americans United for Life) Louis Brown, Executive Director of Christ Medicus Foundation, joins Tom Shakely and Noah Brandt for a conversation on the future of American healthcare reform, an introduction to the vision of Christ Medicus Foundation, and the issue of religious liberty in healthcare.
 
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Churches teaching suicide prevention, correct theology on damnation as nearly 800K take lives annually
(Christian Post) “When we lose a loved one to suicide, we lose someone who belonged in our world and in our lives. We live with the unresolvable grief and trauma of the loss, even as we encourage those wrestling with thoughts of hopelessness that where there is life, there is hope," said Tom Shakely of Americans United for Life, a pro-life nonprofit, public-interest law and policy organization.


How Can Anyone Think That Roe V. Wade Is “Settled”? (Archives)
(Daily Caller) The mere passage of time does not settle a Supreme Court decision. Roe is [decades] old.  But Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) (which affirmed racial segregation) was 58 years old when it was overturned in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). Several other decisions were older when they were overturned.


Planned Parenthood has itself to blame for Ohio's shuttered clinics
(Washington Examiner) Earlier this month, the Trump administration gave the nation's largest abortion provider a choice: Stop servicing abortions at your health and family planning clinic locations, or leave the federally funded Title X family planning program. Planned Parenthood chose the latter, and it is now facing the consequences.


Austin, Texas becomes first U.S. city to fund 'abortion support services', covering costs of travel, lodging and childcare
(Newsweek) "Things like transportation and childcare should never be barriers for Texans seeking to access abortion care. And in Austin, those barriers just got a little smaller," Williams said, adding: "We hope other local communities will be inspired to resist the attacks on abortion access and we are here to support them."
 

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