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ORTL Board Member Carries on Mother’s Pro-Life Legacy

“THE TIMING FELT RIGHT TO CONTINUE MY MOTHER’S LEGACY” When Merissa Zielinski’s mom passed away in 2017, it was more than the loss of a beloved parent. It was also the passing of a torch that began when Nedora Counts, her mother, joined the board of Oregon Right to Life’s Political Action Committee (ORTL PAC) […]

Pro-Life Candidates Post Strong Wins Around State

OF THE 73 CANDIDATES ENDORSED OR RECOMMENDED BY ORTL PAC, 35 PRO-LIFE CANDIDATES ARE ASSUMED TO WIN THEIR RACES Oregon Right to Life PAC (ORTL PAC) endorsed more candidates than ever before, with 73 individuals committed to advocating for life on their local school boards.  Over the past few years, school-based health centers have become […]

Pro-Choice Bills Paused in State Senate

Two major abortion-related bills remain stalled in the State Senate due to the walkout by Senate Republicans and Independents.  House Bill 2002 remains a primary concern for Oregon Right to Life. Among many other issues, HB 2002 targets minors, violating the parent-child relationship by eliminating any age of consent requirement for “reproductive health care,” including […]

Change in Oregon is Possible

Abortion was never talked about in my house growing up. The pro-life concept was just another one that came with my Christian faith, but I can’t confidently say I knew what that concept truly meant. It wasn’t until high school that I began to hear the debates circulating in the classroom or discussions starting at […]