Cottage Grove Senior Places Third at Nationals

Congratulations to Nikola Sušec of Cottage Grove, who placed third in the 2020 National Right to Life Oratory Contest. Like so many events this year, the competition, which usually takes place in person at the National Right to Life Convention, was modified and conducted virtually. Nikola’s speech titled, “What They Will Pay for You,” was […]

Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation 2021 Contests

Life is an Adventure! Drawing: grades K-12 Computer drawing: grades 9-12 Essay: grades 3 – 12 Oratory: grades 11-12 Short Film: youth, junior, and adult categories Find more information and connect with your local contest at www.ortl.org/contests If you are interested in making an impact for life with students in your community, we need contest coordinators! […]

The Sanctity of Human Life and the Elections

The sanctity of human life is a little-discussed term these days, but is at the heart of what Oregon Right to Life (ORTL) is all about. Belief in this concept is also of key importance to how you and your circle of influence vote this election season. Let’s look at the belief first. The sanctity […]

Jake Walsh in Memory

Jake Walsh, a recent member of the Oregon Right to Life board of directors, passed away in August. Serving on the board for more than 30 years, he saw many changes over the decades. Jake always had an encouraging word to offer. He was known on the board for his easy laugh and attention to […]

Launch Goes Virtual for Everyone

After postponing, relocating and hoping to continue, we had to cancel Launch, our leadership retreat for pro-life students. However, the restrictions that led to the cancellation also meant people were spending more time at home and online. We put our heads together with our featured presenter Josh Brahm, president of the Equal Rights Institute. We […]