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  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Mark your calendar

John, Grab your calendar, and mark January 28 at 2:30pm.We're just over four months away from the Oregon March for Life at the Oregon State Capitol. This will be our first March since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June. You won't want to miss it! Mark your …
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Limited seats available

Dear John, ​Only two weeks left to register for A Night for Advocacy! We’re wrapping up preparations and are so excited for this great event. There is still more room, but space is limited so reserve your seat today! Register now Most of the funding tha…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 11:18 PM

“You’re legit.”

Dear John, ​The Oregon State Fair started almost a week ago, and we’ve been having a great time! Here are a couple of highlights (names changed to protect privacy).Alan, a young, pro-choice man approached the booth and was surprised to learn that nearly all …
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 11:34 PM

Our Night for Advocacy keynote speaker is...

Dear John, ​“We were made for this moment.”If you were at the Together We Advocate conference this year, you’ll remember those words from David Bereit’s closing remarks. And we are thrilled to tell you that David Bereit is our Night for Advocacy keynote speaker…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 11:47 PM

They heard you

Dear John, ​A few weeks ago, we asked you to email your Senators and Representatives, and you turned out!Pro-abortion leaders are supporting bills targeting pregnancy resource centers (S. 4469 and H.R. 4210). They want to impose excessive fines on PRCs if they …
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Refresh

Dear John, ​On Friday, we spent the day painting at the office. It was a fun way to end the week and turned out to be a great bonding experience. The fresh colors are so bright and inviting!Just over a month ago, the Supreme Court ushered us into a new era by o…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 11:55 PM

Join us for a Night for Advocacy!

Dear John, ​Registration is now open! Join us for A Night for Advocacy on September 24 and learn about what Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation is doing and our exciting direction for the future. Claim your seat A Night for Advocacy helps fund opp…
  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 11:54 PM

PRCs don’t torture anyone

Dear John, ​Representatives Bonamici (OR 1), Blumenauer (OR 3), DeFazio (OR 4) and Senators Merkley and Wyden are targeting pregnancy resource centers, and they need to stop. Contact your legislators All five members of Congress co-sponsored the bill in…
  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]
July 16, 2022 at 1:23 PM

ICYMI

Dear John, ​I feel so blessed for the chance I had to talk to pro-lifers throughout Oregon. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend. You all encourage me to be optimistic about the future of our state. I hope you'll join us for the next one!We talked …
  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Join me tomorrow @ 5:30pm

Dear John, ​We’re hosting a webinar tomorrow at 5:30 P.M. to introduce our new project: the Pro-Life Community Promise! Last month, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Join me and learn what the historic Dobbs decision means for us in Oregon. Register…
  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 11:53 PM

John, what will you do?

Dear John, ​This week we announced a new initiative—the Pro-Life Community Promise—with some suggestions for commitments you can make. We’re hosting a webinar on Monday, July 13, at 5:30 P.M. where you can learn more. For now, check out these concrete examples …
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 12:10 AM

Our next steps

John,I am still amazed by the Supreme Court’s decision. I didn’t know if I’d see Roe v. Wade overturned. But the day came, and now our work is more important than ever.We know the pro-life movement is built on compassion—compassion for an innocent child and mot…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Pro-life is Pro-Woman

How are you doing, John?I am still in shock over this incredible victory and thinking of all the mothers and babies who will be saved from the violence of abortion. As we expected, though, there are many mixed opinions, emotional responses, and pro-choice argu…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Roe is overturned

Dear John, ​“It is so ordered.”I never thought I would see this day, but with the stroke of a pen, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and five others overturned Roe v. Wade. Today is historic and a moment the pro-life movement has worked toward for nearly 50 ye…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Are you free a couple days this summer, John?

Dear John, ​Can you believe we're just a couple of weeks away from the first fairs this summer? It's just around the corner!John, I am looking for a passionate individual like you to volunteer at your county fair this summer. You'll spend a few hours at your lo…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 11:34 PM

When does a baby feel pain?

Dear John, ​As we anticipate the Dobbs decision, it’s an excellent time to brush up on what we know about babies in the womb. 7 quick facts about fetal development:Fertilization of the egg by a sperm results in a new, unique and individual human organism with i…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 12:07 PM

It's fair season!

Dear John, ​Ballots from the primary election continue to be counted, and results are still pending. Although we don't know the official outcome of many races, it's clear you helped pro-life candidates succeed. Thank you for voting pro-life! On to the general!I…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Results are in! (almost)

Dear John, ​The recent primary election was maybe the most important in a generation. And you showed up! We are still waiting on final results, but have seen several high-profile victories throughout the state. This year, Oregon Right to Life PAC endorsed or re…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Get your ballots in by 8pm!

Dear John, ​We are hours away from the end of the 2022 Primary Election.And there’s still time to vote.If you haven’t voted, make sure to fill out your ballot and take it to a dropbox by 8:00 P.M.Find a dropbox near you with this tool and find pro-life candidat…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Christine Drazan is a pro-life leader

Dear John:Christine Drazan is a pro-life leader who has the endorsement and support of Oregon Right to Life PAC as one of four strong, pro-life candidates in the race for governor. I have worked with Christine during her service in the legislature, including du…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 12:00 AM

What. A. Week.

Hi, John, ​It’s been quite a month. And week. In case you missed it, our office was attacked Sunday night. The short version: someone tried to break our windows and threw two Molotov cocktails at our building. The building was empty, so no one was hurt and we a…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 11:54 PM

The moment we've been waiting for

Dear John, ​I’m sure you saw the news. Based on the leaked draft, the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. While we are shocked by the egregious breach of trust, we are encouraged by the court’s desire to return abortion to the states.This is th…
  Oregon Right to Life PAC · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM

ORTL PAC Statement on the Republican Governor's Race

An Important Message for Pro-Life Voters2022 is shaping up to be the best opportunity in a generation to elect a pro-life Governor in Oregon. This is a bold statement, and there are four good reasons we can make this claim.1. There is no incumbent.2. All of the…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
April 23, 2022 at 12:20 AM

You’ll totally believe what Planned Parenthood is doing

Dear John, ​Planned Parenthood wants to open a new abortion center in Ontario, OR. While the pro-life legislature in Idaho was passing life-saving abortion restrictions, Planned Parenthood saw an opportunity to expand their business. Pro-abortion politicians in…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
April 16, 2022 at 12:03 AM

We're hiring!

Dear John, ​Oregon Right to Life is hiring! Are you pro-life, passionate and prepared?  We have positions open in the following areas:Political ActionWe are seeking dynamic, driven, and passionate team members who have experience in Oregon’s unique political la…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Reflecting on the year so far

Dear John, ​With the Oregon March for Life, Together We Advocate conference, Launch student leadership retreat, and the short legislative session, these past few months have been a whirlwind! Now that we have a second to catch our breath, we want to take a mome…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 12:07 AM

John, I was worried about this.

Dear John, ​It’s official.First, they assigned $15 million to increase access for Idahoans seeking abortions. Last week, Kate Brown and her cronies ended the residency requirement for physician-assisted suicide—in a way to avoid legal challenges.Oregon’s radica…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 8:58 PM

ALERT: Tell Governor Brown to STOP the $15 million abortion fund

Dear John, ​In the last hours of the 2022 short session, the Oregon Legislature passed a $15 million reproductive health equity fund to increase abortion traffic to Oregon. Instead of addressing the many crises we face every day in our state, these dollars will…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 12:31 PM

You wouldn't guess

Dear John, ​Do you know where we're taking a van full of 15 pro-life students?To the University of Portland. These driven students will be practicing crucial dialogue skills at the U of P campus to exercise the knowledge and skills they're learning at our …
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Reflecting on the 2022 legislative session

Dear John, ​Wow! Things always move quickly in short legislative sessions. So much happens in such a brief amount of time. This year was no different.There were a lot of bills in the legislature this short session. While some of them got quite a bit of floor-ti…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 1:29 AM

The future is pro-life

Dear John, ​We’ve been staying busy, and suddenly Launch is just around the corner. We are so excited about all the activities we’ve planned! And we still have room for more students. If you know any students ages 16–21 who would like to receive training for li…
  Justin Hageman · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 11:57 PM

It’s our last opportunity to stop this bill

Dear John, ​Despite your efforts, House Bill 4034 has left committee unchanged. It is being carried to the House floor, where state representatives will take a vote. If passed, HB 4034 will move on to the Senate.This legislative session ends in less than a week…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Don't miss out

Dear John, ​The week is finally here! Together We Advocate is this Saturday. If you haven't registered yet, today is your last chance to guarantee your lunch. Those registered by 5:00 pm today will have the option of a sandwich or salad boxed lunch at the confe…
  Sharolyn Smith · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 12:51 AM

What are you doing next weekend?

Hi, John, ​Can you believe that Together We Advocate is only eight days away? I want to make sure we have a lunch ready for you, so register by Monday to ensure you get one! Over the past couple of months, we have been introducing our featured speakers. These s…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM

John, let me introduce you to Billy

Dear John, ​First, in our email yesterday, we mistakenly labeled Rep. Cedric Hayden as a Democrat. He is a Republican. Our apologies for the mixup.We are rapidly approaching the Together We Advocate conference. This is the largest pro-life conference in the Pac…
  Justin Hageman · [email protected]
February 21, 2022 at 9:46 PM

They didn’t hear us.

Dear John, ​Happy President’s Day! We know that many people have today off, but the Oregon Legislature is still at work! If you’re signed up for action alerts, you received a text about House Bill 4034. We asked you to email the legislators on the Joint Ways an…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Our favorite weekend retreat

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  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
February 7, 2022 at 11:22 PM

She was scheduled to be aborted

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  Justin Hageman · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 11:55 PM

The 2022 Legislative Session Is On

Dear John, ​Last Saturday, over 3,000 of our advocates gathered at the Oregon March for Life. I attached a picture for those who weren’t able to make it. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Your presence was powerful!Now we’re turning our focus…
  Sharolyn Smith (ORTL) · [email protected]
January 28, 2022 at 4:56 PM

TOMORROW

until the Oregon March for LifeWe are very much looking forward to gathering together TOMORROW in front of the Oregon Capitol to honor the 64 million lives lost to legalized abortion since 1973.Tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, the band will start playing at 2…
  Lois Anderson · [email protected]
January 20, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Join us at the Capitol

Dear, John,Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Oregon March for Life at the Oregon State Capitol on January 29th at 2:30 P.M.This year’s march will be especially significant as we anticipate a Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson.See you on January…
  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 5:56 PM

NEED: Pro-life young adults

Dear John,  We've been running our pro-life leadership retreat for decades, training around 25 students each year. For a long time, we called it Camp Joshua. To better reflect our vision for the retreat, we renamed it Launch. To help you understand it even …
  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 8:17 PM

Join us at the Oregon March for Life

until the Oregon March for LifeWe are very much looking forward to gathering together again in front of the Oregon Capitol to honor the 64 million lives lost to legalized abortion since 1973.On Saturday, January 29, the band will start playing at 2:15 pm, wi…
  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 6:22 PM

The founder of 40 Days for Life is coming

Dear John,You have asked for him, so we're bringing him. David Bereit, the co-founder of 40 Days for Life, will be speaking to hundreds of Oregonians at the largest pro-life conference in the Pacific Northwest: Together We Advocate. This year, we are holding th…
  Sharolyn Smith (ORTL) · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 8:00 PM

12 hours left

Dear John, ​This is your very last reminder to claim your 2021 political tax credit and help save lives while doing it. After midnight tonight, your chance expires to donate $50 or $100 to ORTL and receive it back on your taxes.If you have already claimed your …
  ORTL · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Don't forget to claim your credit

Dear John, At midnight on Friday, your opportunity to claim a 2021 political tax credit expires. Oregonians using their tax credits fund almost all of our political efforts. Your gift now will help us get involved in so many important elections in 2022.If you a…
  Liberty (ORTL) · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Passing the torch

Dear John,I’m going to age myself, but I first volunteered for Oregon Right to Life about 20 years ago. We door-knocked in support of parental notification, then my sisters and I volunteered for fair booths. I was a teenager motivated by injustice, and societal…
  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]
December 24, 2021 at 10:54 PM

Merry Christmas!

  P.S. Don't forget to join us at the Oregon March for Life on January 29 at 2:15 pm in front of the Oregon State Capitol!   Oregon Right to Life 4335 River Rd. N Keizer, OR 97303 Preferences  |  Unsubscribe …
  ORTL · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Don't forget to claim your tax credit

Dear John, Unfortunately, due to our radically pro-abortion government, Oregonians pay for more than 50% of abortions in the state with their tax dollars. If you answer "Yes" to these three simple questions, you could qualify for the Oregon Political Tax Credit…
  Sharolyn Smith (ORTL) · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 6:12 PM

Help us save resources

Dear John, Unfortunately, due to our radically pro-abortion government, Oregonians pay for more than 50% of abortions in the state with their tax dollars. If you answer "Yes" to these three simple questions, you could qualify for the Oregon Political Tax Credit…