ORTLEF Kicks Off 2022 Student Contests
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“Equal Rights For Humans Before Birth” Drawing: grades K-12 Computer drawing: grades 9-12 Essay: grades 6-12 Oratory: grades 11-12 Short film: youth, junior and adult categories Find more information and connect with your local contest coordinator at ortl.org/contests. If you are interested in making an impact for life with students in your community, volunteer to […]
Woodburn Junior Wins Second Place at National Right to Life Competition
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Congratulations to Eden Nava of Woodburn, who placed second in the 2021 National Right to Life Oratory Contest. Eden’s speech, “Abort the Deceptions, Planned Parenthood — Not Babies,” was a compelling oration that made for stiff competition at both the state and national levels. Citing statistics from Planned Parenthood’s annual report, Eden concluded her speech […]
The Scientific Truth About the Unborn Before Implantation
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A common misconception is that a woman is not pregnant until after the fertilized egg, or blastocyst, implants in her uterus. The truth about pregnancy before implantation, however, is not only fascinating but suggests a different conclusion! Knowing these truths can fuel your pro-life advocacy of our youngest humans. First of all, the long-standing, traditional […]
Photos from Launch 2021
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Thirteen young people from around the state comprised the Launch 2021 class, Oregon Right to Life’s annual leadership retreat for pro-life high school and college-age students. Launch took place at a private home at Rockaway Beach on the Coast this August. Students were engaged as they learned about physician-assisted suicide from Dr. William Toffler. Many […]
Pro-Life Movement Unveils New Flag
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The international pro-life movement has a new symbol: a highly symbolic flag depicting two hands holding two baby feet. The Pro-Life Flag Project was a grassroots effort involving over 70 partners and organizations from around the world. These included Students for Life of America, March for Life, Secular Pro-Life, Focus on the Family and New […]