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 […]

Melody Durrett, ORTL president

Written by Melody Durrett, ORTL president  As a 16-year-old freshman at my community college in 2012, I had recently attended Launch (Oregon Right to Life’s pro-life training camp for youth ages 16 to 21). Because of that experience, I was fired up and ready to save lives! This kind of youthful optimism, worn by pro-life […]

Oregon Right to Life Board of Directors Official Notice

The Oregon Right to Life Board of Directors is accepting applications for two general director positions. General Directors are elected by a vote of the Oregon Right to Life membership in January of even years. Board members serve two-year terms. However, board positions do not have term limits. Board members are required to travel to […]