In The Advocate...

Remembering Hero John Hauler

Hello Benjamin,

In an article penned by our Director of Eduction Alex Seghers, The Advocate/Times-Picayune finally gave voice to pro-life perspectives. As a counter to an op-ed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Julia Lothrop, Alex addresses some of the fundamental problems with the erroneous narrative that women can't have successful careers without abortion.

Alex writes, "As a working mother of three littles, I found the message of pitting babies against their mothers from Julia Lothrop disgusting. Is she implying that you cannot be both a mother and a surgeon or an astronaut? Saying that the killing of an innocent unborn child helps an otherwise oppressed woman to have a career illustrates how abortion is handing down oppression to the next vulnerable human being." 

Then, in another article quoting me, The Advocate highlighted our work to help low-income families. Reporter Mark Ballard writes,

"Benjamin Clapper, the executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, the New Orleans-based advocacy group that helped get nearly all abortions banned in Louisiana, said his group is not solely about stopping abortions. The child tax credit is one of the more important legs of an effort to assist children and their families. He points out that expansion of the tax credit for working families helps parents raise and care for healthy children regardless of socioeconomic status."

Pro-abortion often individuals use the opinion pages of newspapers to confuse our citizens. We need more Louisianians like you to present the pro-life perspective in newspapers across the state! If you are interested in submitting a letter or op-ed and needs some assistance, reach out to our Communications Director, Sarah Zagorski. Personal stories are very powerful to share as well!

For a Pro-Life Louisiana,

Earlier this month, Southeast Louisiana Pregnancy Center for Women and Children located in Bogalusa held its grand opening. The new center will serve women and children in Washington Parish and the surrounding region. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is former Democratic State Senator Ben Nevers, and current Republican State Senator Beth Mizell serves on the board as well. We encourage citizens to follow their lead and look for opportunities to start a pregnancy centers in a local community without one.

On January 26th, we received the news that New Orleans Right to Life Board Member and pro-life champion, John Hauler passed away. He received the New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Award in 2016.

As the Treasurer of New Orleans Right to Life since 1980, he was a constant steward of the financial resources of the organization, ensuring New Orleans Right to Life had the stability to continue its mission of defending life and helping moms.

His generous spirit was a blessing to everyone, especially the staff at Louisiana Right to Life. He left a meaningful impact in the lives of so many. He was also involved over the years in the Knights of Columbus and Baton Rouge Right to Life. Most recently, we celebrated life with John at the Proudly Pro-Life Gala. 

Please keep his daughter and entire family in your prayers.

View our new Gala Photo Album to see highlights from our 2024 Proudly Pro-Life Gala on January 13th. With over 1300 in attendance, our guests had a great time hearing from actor and activist Jim Caviezel.

Our winter edition of The Luminary is out featuring Jeff Landry's pro-life story and the recent election! To get a copy become a Luminary member for any donation over $25.

March 2nd

Baton Rouge Pulse

March 11th

Legislative Session Begins

March 23rd

Lake Charles Pulse

April 11th

Bowties for Babies

April 23rd

Pro-Life Day at the Capitol