Lois's Blog
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‘I’m Glad He’s Mine’: Oregon Mom Talks Raising Son with Down Syndrome
“Reflecting on how Paul has come to be who he is, I give credit to the many supports we have received along the way…”
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Can the Unborn Feel Pain?
“The idea that unborn babies don’t feel pain is rooted in a bygone era when newborns were actually operated on without anesthesia or pain relief.”
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ORTL Executive Director Weighs in on Recent Political Events
I think we all need some time to process the historic political events that seem to be happening ever more frequently as this turbulent year progresses…
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Happy Independence Day!
Like each one of us, our nation has a birthday: this year, the United States of America turns 248 years old!
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Fact Sheet: What is Chemical Abortion?
Chemical abortions are carried out through a two-drug regimen and currently make up more that 50% of all abortions nationwide.
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Kicking Off Week 2: Oregonians Gear Up for Another Week of Celebrate Life Month
It’s Week 2 of Oregon Right to Life’s first annual Celebrate Life Month! This themed week is focused on grassroots advocacy.