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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  Lois Anderson · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Our favorite weekend retreat

And we're hiring! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Lois Anderson · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 11:22 PM

She was scheduled to be aborted

Register by midnight to claim your early bird rate! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM

CNN took second place!

The results are in and you helped us accomplish a LOT. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Lois · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 10:59 PM

(no subject)

Just a quick note... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Today is historic

Dear John,Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson, the biggest case concerning abortion in three decades. The outcome will determine whether Mississippi’s law protecting unborn babies, 15 weeks and older, from abortion via dismemberme…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 9:50 PM

A pro-life ad on Hulu? You did that.

Dear John,Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments related to the largest abortion case in nearly 30 years.Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization provides an opportunity to fundamentally change Roe by protecting unborn babies after 15 weeks o…

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  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 10:02 PM

500% increase!!!!

An explosive new study showed there has been a 500% increase of ER visits for women who have received chemical abortions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Re: last week? You did it!!!!

Dear John,Last week, I asked for help. We wanted to raise an additional $500 a month, specifically from monthly donors. Twenty-three advocates stepped up and together provided an additional $700 a month! That's $8,400 a year! (Caila has already compiled a list …

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Re: my email on Monday

Dear John, On Monday, I told you about Portland City Council's bereavement leave (including for those who are post-abortive). Statistically, most women choose abortion because they feel they have no other real option. The pro-life movement needs to change that.…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Portland acknowledges pain of abortion

Dear John, Last week, the Portland City Council made the news for being the first city in the nation to grant a bereavement leave for women who have suffered any kind of pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, etc). They specifically also included abortion.Thi…

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  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Want to see our line-up for next year?

Dear John,Registration is officially open for Together We Advocate 2022! The PNW's largest pro-life conference is coming up fast on March 5, to be held at Rolling Hills Church in Tualatin.Want to see who we are bringing to town? Click the button (and get your r…

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  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 8:39 PM

A life saved in Portland!

Dear John,  "We aren't going through with it. You guys made a difference!"An exciting update from the 40 Days for Life team in Portland this week!"I arrived with Joel after we had attended Mass at St. Cecilia's. We met three men praying the rosary together out …

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Our staff needs help!

Dear John, Our staff is working so hard. We have some of our largest events in the first quarter of the year. Thanks to the political tax credit, our last quarter is also very busy.Here's what my staff needs from you, please! We need a seasonal employee or two. The…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 6:47 PM

Goodbye and hello

Dear John, ​In 2019, Reagan Knopp joined our team as our political affairs specialist. He brought years of experience in Oregon politics and a shared passion for our mission. In time, he was promoted to our political director where he helped us elect 125 pro-li…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 9:59 PM

$4 million ... yes really.

Dear John,In April, the federal government funneled $2.6 billion in COVID-19 bailout dollars to Oregon for economic relief.House Speaker Tina Kotek and Senate President Peter Courtney proposed the Legislature allot each state senator $4 million and each represe…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 8:23 PM

Did you hear what Portland did?!

Dear John,Yesterday, the Portland City Council passed Resolution 37550, giving $200,000 of taxpayer funds to abortion groups like Planned Parenthood.If this bothers you as much as it does us, let them know. Tell the PDX City Council How You Feel Please …

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 9:56 PM

Can you fill a table?

Dear John, Have you gotten your ticket to our annual dinner and auction yet?The bulk of the funding that makes our annual outreach possible comes from our dinner and auction, "A Night for Advocacy." You're invited to join us this year on September 25 in Salem.W…

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Science + Texas + SCOTUS = ?

Dear John, ​On Wednesday, shortly before midnight, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Texas law, SB 8, to go into effect. The Texas law is designed to protect unborn babies whose hearts have begun to beat.Science has clearly shown that, by si…

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  Oregon Right to Life · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Check out this pro-life art!

Dear John,Did you know that we have a variety of student contests every year? Attached below is a drawing by Cameron Traeger, a pro-life student in Marion County, who placed in our 2021 art contest. We also have oratory and short film contests.Contestants have …

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  Lois Anderson (ORTL) · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 11:19 PM

They're ready!

Dear John,Two weeks ago, we wrapped up this year's pro-life youth leadership retreat, Launch. Josh Brahm of Equal Rights Institute was our featured speaker. The feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive: now they feel much more prepared for convers…

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