Oregon March for Life Makes Calendar Move

On May 22, 1969, SB 193 passed making Oregon one of the first states to legalize abortion in the nation.  In May of 1973, a “Celebrate Life” parade wound through downtown Portland. Soon after this inaugural event, the organizational responsibilities fell to Oregon Right to Life. And since that time, nearly every year, pro-life Oregonians […]

Make Your QCD Work for You, and for Life

Have you heard of qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)? Taking advantage of a QCD from a qualifying IRA can reduce your taxable income, save you money and help the pro-life cause. You can donate to Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation through a QCD providing essential funding for our programs. As with anything related to taxes, […]

Don’t Let the Presidential Election Steal Your Vote

Written by Sharolyn Smith, ORTL political director No, this is not an election fraud article.  We are just a few months away from yet another highly polarized election cycle, with a 2020 presidential repeat looking to be a very possible outcome. With election season comes constant political advertisements and personal and professional debates shouting the […]

What does ORTL do with PAC money

Oregon is one of the few states offering tax credits for political contributions in an effort to encourage wider citizen participation in campaigns. These credits serve as the primary source of funding for Oregon Right to Life PAC. But how do we leverage your financial support?  Candidate IdentificationOregon Right to Life PAC strives to identify […]

House Bill Extends Oregon’s Safe Haven timeline

Written by Trevor Lane, ORTL communications manager Did you know that Oregon has a safe surrender or “safe haven” law for infants, just like every other state in the country? In Oregon, a mother can legally surrender a newborn to the protection and care of the state for any reason whatsoever. It’s okay if you […]