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Pro-Life Online News from the Pennsylvania Pro-Life
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 A twice-monthly
publication of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation/4800 Jonestown
Rd., Suite 102/Harrisburg,
PA/17109/717-541-0034.
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| Abortion
Totals Reach 53 Million |
The
U.S. is marking a tragic milestone. It's now estimated that 53
million abortions have occurred in this country since 1973, when
abortion was legalized under Roe v.
Wade. However, there is some cause for optimism,
given the fact that abortions have declined in recent decades. As
National Right to Life has concluded:
"After reaching a high of over 1.6 million in 1990, the number
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abortions annually performed in the U.S. has dropped back to levels
not seen since the late 1970s," NRLC says.
In a previous interview with LifeNews.com, National Right to Life's
Education Director, Randy O'Bannon, noted:
"Over the past twenty years, however, we have seen that pro-life
efforts can make a difference, as the number of abortions performed
in the U.S. has declined from 1.6 million to 1.2 million a year.
We've still a long way to go, obviously, but we see that pro-life
legislation, education, and outreach can save and has saved
hundreds of thousands of lives," O'Bannon added. "Our task is
great, but our cause is just."
For more on this story, visit http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/26/nat-6891/
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| Justice
Scalia Says Founders Didn't See Abortion as a Constitutional
Right |
U.S.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia recently
reaffirmed that the nation's founders never envisioned abortion as
a right when they drafted the Constitution. In a speech, Scalia
also stated, "The Constitution says what it says and it doesn't say
anything more. For flexibility, all you need is a legislature and a
ballot box." You can read more about the speech at http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/23/nat-6875/
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| Worldwide
Prayer Vigil Focuses Attention on Preborn |
A
recent worldwide prayer vigil focused media attention on preborn
children. Education Director Maria Vitale talks
about one Pennsylvania city's participation in the vigil at http://www.lifenews.com/2010/11/29/int-1700/
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| March
for Life 2011 |
Plans are already underway for the 2011 March for Life in
Washington, D.C. The march is a wonderful way to show your support
for preborn children and their mothers. This year's march will
take place on Monday, January 24th. For more
information on the march, please visit www.marchforlife.org.
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| Bulletin
Inserts for January Now Available |
The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is making available church
bulletin inserts for January. These black-and-white inserts can
easily be printed and copied from your personal computer. If you'd
like a copy of the insert for your church, e-mail us at lifelines@paprolife.org. Be sure to specify if
you want the full size (8 1/2 x 11 inch) or the half-size.
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| A
Pro-Life Success Story |
The Milwaukee Catholic Herald has posted
a story about how a priest came to save the life of a boy who would
grow up to offer his own special pro-life message. You'll find the
inspiring story at http://www.chnonline.org/news/local/9939-man-to-man-challenge-thwarted-abortion.html
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| National
Right to Life Officials Receive Life Prize
Award |
Two prominent members of National Right to Life have been awarded
the prestigious Life Prize award. Legislative Director
Douglas Johnson was recognized for his work in
achieving pro-life victories in Congress, while Jeanne
Head was cited for her achievements as National Right to
Life's United Nations representative. Johnson and Head are among
six individuals who will receive a total of $600,000 in prize
money. The Gerard Health Foundation awarded the prizes. Gerard's
President, Raymond Ruddy, said, "These six winners are doing some
of the pro-life movement's most important work, and it is right to
celebrate their sacrifice and dedication. Each of them is an
example to follow and we look forward to their future
accomplishments in the cause of life." For more information, see
www.LifePrizes.org .
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Information from Around the State |
Live
in Southeast PA? Contact SE Regional Coordinator Heather
Wilson to find out more about joining a chapter in Bucks,
Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia County. You can
reach Heather by e-mail at wilson@paprolife.org.
Live in the Southwest?
If you'd like to become involved in a chapter, contact Development
Director Bryce McMinn, who serves as a liaison with chapters in
southwest and midwest Pennsylvania. You can reach Bryce at 74 Oak
Spring Road, Suite 101; Washington, PA 15301; Work Phone:
724-228-1162; Cell Phone: 412-835-2812; E-Mail: mcminn@paprolife.org .
If you live in another part of the state and you'd
like to get involved in a local chapter,
contact Executive Director Michael Ciccocioppo at ciccocioppo@paprolife.org or by phone at
717-541-0034.
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Now to Stop Washington's Abortion Agenda |
We can stop the abortion agenda, but we need your
help to do it! Please donate now at www.paprolife.org/donate
. Your generous gift can literally save lives!
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