As if the March of Dimes's support for eugenics and abortions in cases of fetal abnormality were not enough, pro-lifers now have an additional reason not to give money to the the charity. The Eliott Institute has pointed out that the MOD refuses to admit that abortion is a major risk factor in the low birth weight of subsequent babies. In announcing [...]
Lethbridge, Alta. lawyer Ron McDonald believes Canada's social conservative community faces serious potential danger in the coming months if Parliament passes Bill C-250, a federal law that would outlaw "hate" speech. "C-250 is hugely problematic," says McDonald. "If a pastor is convicted for speaking out about that (homosexual) behaviour, it could result in the assets of churches being seized." To combat the [...]
Editor's note: In order to accurately report on the event in question, and provide a picture of the thought patterns behind some current-day sex "educators" of young people, this article contains some graphic references to sexuality that may be offensive to some readers. Please use discretion in deciding whether to read it. It was more of the same when this year's Women's [...]
It is a very good time to think seriously about pro-life voting in Canada. Recent pro-life victories in the U.S. demonstrate the power of the democratic vote in pro-life matters. However, abortion and many related pro-life issues are not even on the political radar in Canada. Pro-lifers have a profound duty to vote for candidates who will protect the unborn, the sick, [...]
Campaign Life Coalition Youth is launching a new project this month. "We're very excited about it," reports Gillian Long, executive director of CLCY. "As far as we know, this particular thing has never been done in the pro-life movement." The Red Triangle Campaign seeks to draw parallels between the defenders of the Jews during the Nazi Holocaust and the defenders of the [...]
When David MacDonald performs on the main stage at the annual March for Life in Ottawa, it is almost more a result of personal experiences than from any theoretical opposition to abortion. The Ottawa-based musician's story is a testimony to the fact that abortion leaves scars not only on the mother, but the father of an aborted baby as well. MacDonald was [...]
Organizers of this year's annual March for Life in Ottawa are optimistic that the 2003 event will remain an important symbolic gesture in defence of the sanctity of human life. At the same time, organizers hope for an increase in numbers over last year's effort. Scheduled for May 13-14 in downtown Ottawa, the National March for Life marks the 34th anniversary of [...]
Sheila Copps is already facing an uphill battle in her effort to succeed Jean Chretien as leader of the federal Liberal party and prime minister of Canada. Now, it appears that a hall that the Hamilton East MP has used for election night festivities will likely be taken from her. Copps has rented the east Hamilton hall of the Knights of Columbus, [...]
On Feb. 26, sidewalk pro-life activists won an important legal decision before the U.S. Supreme Court. A stunning 8-1 ruling won plaudits from pro-lifers and caused predictable apoplectic fits among pro-aborts. After winding its way through the courts for 17 years - including a rare two appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court - the case of NOW v. Scheidler has finally been [...]
In light of its Trillium Foundation grant, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Director of Research George Dienesch looks at the euthanasia advocacy of Dying with Dignity The Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Controversy has been growing following the discovery by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition of a $177,800 grant by the Ontario Trillium Foundation to Dying with Dignity. DWD, Canada's largest organization promoting euthanasia and assisted [...]
A unique and groundbreaking fundraising effort by the American Life League is corralling the support of a host of current and former Major League Baseball players and officials in the cause of building a pro-life educational facility in Virginia. Battin' 1000, as the initiative is known, has the backing of about 90 players and officials, including such baseball luminaries as former commissioner [...]
Twice vetoed by President Clinton, a bill to prohibit partial-birth abortion has passed the United States Senate by nearly a 2-1 margin, bringing a ban on what pro-lifers consider as infanticide one step closer to reality. The 64-33 vote moves the bill to the House, where it is expected to pass. The White House has signalled its support for the ban. Repeating [...]
Helen Gurley Brown was born in Green Forest, Ark. on Feb. 18, 1922. After attending Texas State College for Women and Woodbury Business College, she held 17 different secretarial positions in Los Angeles. In 1959, she married movie producer David Brown. At this point in her life, there was nothing to indicate that she was on the road to success, or that [...]