Oregon Right to Life sues mandate that it cover abortion in its health insurance plan

Today Oregon Right to Life (“ORTL”) sued for relief from Oregon’s requirement (the “Mandate”) that ORTL provide coverage in its employee health-insurance plan for abortion. The Mandate violates ORTL’s religious liberty protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Mandate was enacted in 2017 as the Reproductive Health Equity Act (“RHEA”). It is […]

The “Reproductive Health” Money St. Alphonsus Won’t See

Among the radical pro-abortion bills that were passed in 2022, you might remember the $15 million given to the unaccountable non-profit organization Seeding Justice. The bill indicated that the money should be used “for advancing reproductive health equity.” Last month, Seeding Justice disbursed $5 million from the fund to “increase abortion access.” Meanwhile, in Baker […]

Do Pro-Life Laws Cause Confusion?

Since the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, many have feared and experienced significant harm from the uncertainty that came in its wake. After Dobbs, many states put stronger limits on abortion into effect. All of them included exceptions for cases in which the mother’s life was in danger, as many abortion […]

Fair volunteering opportunities

It’s hard to believe, but summer fairs are in full swing. Have you considered volunteering at a pro-life fair booth? You’ll spend a few hours at the booth, where you’ll get to know other advocates and have the unique opportunity to connect with your community while sharing the truth about abortion and the humanity of […]

Closing Out the 2023 Legislative Session

After six eventful months, the 2023 legislative session is over. During the session, we were deeply engaged with the legislative process. We worked alongside legal counsel and legislators to review and craft legislation, actively tracked over 50 bills, and watched hours of committee work sessions. We consulted legislative staff about communications, drafting and providing talking […]