Letlow Takes Pro-Life Action!
Federal & State Legislative Action Needed
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Greetings!
On Wednesday, Julia Letlow was sworn in as Congresswoman representing Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. And what was one of her first actions? Signing Congressman Steve Scalise's discharge petition to force Speaker Pelosi to hold a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act! Congratulations, Rep. Letlow, and thanks for standing for life!
With Rep. Letlow's signature along with that of Louisiana Reps. Scalise, Mike Johnson, Garret Graves, and Clay Higgins, a record 202 Representatives signed the discharge petition in a single day! The petition will need 218 signatures to force the vote. It is a shame that it takes action like this to protect born babies.
Sadly, some Democratic representatives in D.C. introduced legislation Thursday aimed at expanding the Supreme Court from nine to 13 members. This, combined with a host of other concerning federal actions, is a stark reminder of the pro-abortion dedication of the Congressional Democratic majority and the Biden Administration.
The 2021 State Legislative Session just started Monday in Baton Rouge, and we have already been at the Capitol for two fulls days! Thursday afternoon, an important adoption bill passed the House to improve adoption in Louisiana and make statistics on adoption more available to the public. Learn about other legislation in our action center, and ask your legislator to vote yes to our Abortion Pill Reversal Disclosure Act!
While we will not have a pro-life day at the Capitol this year, we still need your advocacy from home to contact your state and federal legislators. We are your voice for life at the Capitol, and your voice strengthens our presence!
For a Pro-Life Louisiana,
Benjamin Clapper
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Louisiana Black Advocates for Life is hosting an ongoing Tuesday night video series on its Facebook page (@LABlackAdvocates) titled "I'm Black. I'm Pro-Life. Here's Why." Premiere time is 7 p.m. The series began on April 13 and featured Dr. Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The lineup is set through May and features leaders in the Black community. The series is hosted by Pastor Jonathan Burton, Associate Director of Louisiana Black Advocates for Life.
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LA Right to Life Watching 7 Pro-Life Bills
as Legislative Session Begins
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The Legislative Session in Baton Rouge began April 12 and continues through June 10. We are actively supporting seven pro-life bills that protect mothers and babies and our citizens with disabilities. Bills range from disclosing information about abortion pill reversal to adoption tax deduction. With the passage of our constitutional amendment in 2020, we have the momentum we need to continue lighting the way to a pro-life Louisiana!
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Louisiana Right to Life's "They’re Human Too" exhibit has been on the road. College Director Kandace Landreneau has visited several college campuses this spring, and before the end of April she will set up the display on two more of the state's college campuses! We will be on each campus from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you live in the area we're visiting, please stop by and check out this amazing pro-life exhibit! |
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Louisiana Right to Life will host a family-friendly pro-life drive-in movie event to celebrate life and support the pro-life mission of Louisiana Right to Life on Saturday, May 15 in Prairieville, near Baton Rouge. The evening's feature film is the 2008 family film Horton Hears a Who (Rated G) based off the Dr. Seuss book of the same title. Sponsorships and tickets available. Space is limited! |
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Louisiana Right to Life and Tulane Right to Life will host a panel of pro-life leaders to discuss the need and possibility of diversity within the pro-life movement on Wednesday, April 21 at 5 p.m. The event will be held via Zoom and is free and open to the public. |
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The Greater New Orleans PULSE Weekend Immersion in Covington was a big success! Our next event is our weeklong PULSE Leadership Institute July 12-16 in Baker, near Baton Rouge. PLI gives students a chance to dive deeper into pro-life topics and become more educated on the issues. |
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Louisiana Right to Life and Louisiana Black Advocates for Life will host NOLA To-Go Baby Bag giveaways at two locations in New Orleans from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 8, the day before Mother's Day. Last year the groups gave away nearly 1,000 bags to mothers in need in the area. Can you help purchase diapers, wipes, formula and more? |
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Pro-life oratory contests are currently scheduled in Shreveport/Bossier, St. Tammany Parish and the Greater New Orleans area for high school juniors and seniors. Students will address the issues of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research in a 5-7 minute oral presentation, and cash prizes will be awarded. |
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Louisiana Right to Life is still selling pro-life face masks! This unique and playful face mask shows the beauty of life! Strap size can be adjusted (even to fit a child), and moldable nose wire lets you customize the fit. Masks are $10 (includes shipping). |
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Would you like to add another T-shirt to your closet and continue helping spread the pro-life message in your community? Our Special Edition pink Preaux Life T-shirt is available for 2021! Shirts are $12 (includes shipping). Check out our store for this and other products.
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ProLifeLouisiana.org
1.866.463.5433 @LARightToLife
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