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Dr. Kristin Lyerly claims Idaho's pro-life laws are creating maternity care deserts, but a closer examination suggests otherwise.| Secular Pro-Life
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We’re heading into the final stretch of our punny campaign, Sticky Summer—there’s still time to jump in! Our goal was 31 new monthly donors for the 31 days of August. We have had 25 fabulous people sign up. We only need 6 more people to cross the finish line here. You should be 1 of […] The post One more day to get your SPL sticker appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Secular Pro-Life often focuses on the non-traditional pro-lifer. This person is most often in predominantly pro-choice circles and faces challenges in speaking up against abortion. In today’s “We Asked, You Answered,” SPL posted on social media: Have you ever felt out of place for being pro-life? As it turns out, many have. Some shared isolating […] The post We Asked, You Answered: Have you ever felt out of place for being pro-life? appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
I recently received the following email (edited for length): Since the Roe reversal, I’ve noticed that states with stricter abortion laws have seen an increase in maternal deaths. Do you know why this is happening, and what can be done to reverse it? I support reducing abortions, but not if it leads to more mothers […] The post “How can we reduce abortions while also preventing an increase in maternal mortality?” appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Hello All – At the beginning of this month, Monica told you that we were setting a goal to add 31 new monthly donors during the 31 days of August. That would be a major 30% increase for Secular Pro-Life. We are 80% of the way through August and 71% to our goal. So far this month […] The post Will you help us get to 31? appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Our friends at Rehumanize International organize consistently amazing conferences. Rehumanize is a Consistent Life Ethic (CLE) group, which means their work encompasses a wide range of social ills. That includes abortion, along with threats to older humans like the death penalty and sex trafficking. Their conferences present a wonderful opportunity for activists in different spheres to come […] The post Join us at the Rehumanize Conference Oct. 31–Nov. 2! appeared first on Secular Pro-L...| Secular Pro-Life
A prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported by the medical community and society at large. In our series “Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis,” we share testimonies of parents who received a diagnosis while pregnant and their personal experience in handling it. Today’s story is from “K. Y.” […] The post Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis: K. Y. appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
Secular Pro-Life has a focus on amplifying the voices of non-traditional pro-lifers. For the LGBTQ community, SPL offers a survey to gather their thoughts and experiences as a pro-lifer. We compiled answers for today’s question: If you are part of the pro-life community, what’s it like to be LGBTQ in those spaces? The answers greatly […] The post We Asked, You Answered: If you are part of the pro-life community, what’s it like to be LGBTQ in those spaces? appeared first on Secular...| Secular Pro-Life
[This article is a transcript of “’There is no such thing as abortion after viability‘” courtesy of volunteer Ben Tomlin. If you’re interested in volunteering to transcribe more of our content, please complete our volunteer survey.] (Video also available on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.) This rhetoric of ‘late-term abortions’ is used very commonly by anti-abortion activists. […] The post “There is no such thing as abortion after viability” appeared first on Secular Pro...| Secular Pro-Life
Dr. Kristin Lyerly claims Idaho's pro-life laws are creating maternity care deserts, but a closer examination suggests otherwise.| Secular Pro-Life
Debating online can be useful when done right. Set reasonable boundaries on your time and energy, and remember those silently reading along.| Secular Pro-Life
Three atheist women lead Secular Pro-Life. What role do non-atheists play? Can a person of faith be a secular pro-lifer?| Secular Pro-Life
Megan’s Story: A Glimpse into Post-Abortion Therapy| Secular Pro-Life
In my dad’s MBA program they said you need three factors to motivate someone to take an Action X for Reward Y: The person has to actually want Reward Y. The person has to believe if they take Action X, they really will receive Reward Y. The person has to believe they are capable of […]| Secular Pro-Life
When did you start opposing abortion?| Secular Pro-Life
Once a month or so, the Secular Pro-Life blog features a short interview with a pro-life atheist or agnostic. (See the full series of interviews here.) Although Secular Pro-Life is not exclusively for atheists and agnostics, historically they have played a key role in the organization. As they become more prominent in the pro-life movement generally, we’re […] The post Ask a Pro-Life Agnostic: Anonymous appeared first on Secular Pro-Life.| Secular Pro-Life
An SPL supporter asked why we oppose criminalizing women who get abortions. We emailed for a few days. Here's a summary of my responses.| Secular Pro-Life
Shield laws allow abortion providers to give abortion pills to women in pro-life states, bringing patient safety - legality - into question.| Secular Pro-Life
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Non-trad pro-lifers explain how they became pro-life. "I thought I had to support abortion when I left religion. SPL brought me back."| Secular Pro-Life
With input from attorneys, medical professionals, and loss parents, I'm proud to present our Fetal Remains Disposition and Patient Support Policy.| Secular Pro-Life
In one scenario, a full 67% of pro-choicers said "Yes, this is an abortion," compared to only 18% of pro-lifers.| Secular Pro-Life
From catch kits to cremation: how do we navigate pregnancy loss without a map? Register for the livestream conversation this Friday.| Secular Pro-Life
Plaintiffs are asking the court to view abortion consent forms as instruments of state-sanctioned parental termination.| Secular Pro-Life
Asking the EPA to check the water is one thing. Legislation requiring catch kits for pregnancy loss at home is another.| Secular Pro-Life
Jessica Valenti says you can't be pro-choice and publicly oppose Lily Allen having five abortions. Valenti is right. Come sit with us instead.| Secular Pro-Life
SPL has received great feedback for our first and successful Building Bridges Intensive -- and with an ideologically diverse crowd too!| Secular Pro-Life
Understanding what motivates people to join a cause and keep fighting is an often misunderstood but very important part of the fight itself.| Secular Pro-Life
There are many paths that lead people to oppose abortion. We just need to invite them to take a few steps down the nearest one.| Secular Pro-Life
Will you be in Connecticut next week?| Secular Pro-Life
A lawsuit accuses Illinois abortion provider Dr. Reisinger-Kindle of perforating a woman's uterus and leaving half her 22-week fetus inside her.| Secular Pro-Life
Most pro-life fundraisers are formal events, often with specific political and religious themes. We designed SPL's trivia night differently.| Secular Pro-Life
I gave the opening keynote presentation, led a workshop, and then tabled all day long. It was a very rewarding conference.| Secular Pro-Life
Carey’s account reveals how a person’s first reaction to violence can be overcome by desensitization in order to endure abortion work.| Secular Pro-Life
[Esta publicación está disponible en español aquí.] In early 2019, I miscarried one of my twins. I had already known how common miscarriage is, and I suspected that when I began talking publicly about my miscarriage, people I’ve known for years would quietly let me know they had also had pregnancy losses. It was bittersweet […]| Secular Pro-Life
"I came to the only logical conclusion that the 'fetus' is a separate living human being that deserves life, much like any other."| Secular Pro-Life
It's time for Secular Pro-Life's annual trivia night event in St. Louis. Will you be coming?| Secular Pro-Life
Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics is seeking stories from parents of children with Down syndrome. If you have a story, consider sharing it!| Secular Pro-Life
In a universe where improbable things do occur, but rarely, for improbabilities to pile on improbabilities in this way is rare indeed.| Secular Pro-Life
I counted 143 interactions I had with other leaders and activists in the movement, many of them good friends. Practically a reunion.| Secular Pro-Life
A Secular Pro-Life video demonstrating not all people who oppose elective abortion are conservative Christians has stirred conversation.| Secular Pro-Life
Trump wants to leave abortion policy to the states. But that's not possible when the federal government has its thumb on the scale for Big Abortion.| Secular Pro-Life
The acceptance of abortion makes it harder for women who dearly want but lose their children to get any consideration.| Secular Pro-Life
A pro-choice doctor shares how she discusses abortion with her children. Secular Pro-Life's director compares her own experiences.| Secular Pro-Life
"It's scientifically, biologically evident that in the embryonic stage it is a non-parasitic human life, and all human life deserves protection and human rights."| Secular Pro-Life
K.F.'s medical team stepped up and did all they could to support her and her unborn baby with spina bifida and many other disorders.| Secular Pro-Life
A religious liberty claim does not trump the right to life, even when it involves medical decision-making in the context of a family relationship.| Secular Pro-Life
There are a lot of misconceptions about adoption, especially in relation to the abortion debate. Here's a quick primer.| Secular Pro-Life
Our survey describes dozens of pregnancy scenarios and asks participants to indicate (1) if these are abortions and (2) if they're ethical.| Secular Pro-Life
A.O.'s daughter was diagnosed with a slew of complications but never once regretted being her mother for as long as possible.| Secular Pro-Life
Disability rights, embryonic custody, running for elected office, and... Minecraft?| Secular Pro-Life
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"While pregnant I read my first embryology book and became fascinated about my pregnancy and my offspring developing inside me."| Secular Pro-Life
The topic of abortion comes up at a party. One guy says "I can't believe people get this worked up over basically a parasite." How do you respond?| Secular Pro-Life
Parents of children with Trisomy 13 or 18 give many examples of both the bad and good experiences they had with their medical teams.| Secular Pro-Life
Formerly pro-choice atheists and agnostics talk about what changed their minds: biology, info on abortion procedures, and experience with pregnancy.| Secular Pro-Life
In their zeal to protect "reproductive freedom," an Indiana court of appeal just negated the state's interest in the right to life for Hoosiers of ALL ages.| Secular Pro-Life
Acknowledging that miscarriage involves death threatenes the pro-choice view, because the pro-choice view is frail.| Secular Pro-Life
It is now possible for tissue samples to show abortion drug use as the cause of pregnancy demise -- but will this procedure come to the US?| Secular Pro-Life
Annie M. faced the added stress of an uncaring doctor after her prenatal diagnosis, before finding a compassionate provider. Support is key!| Secular Pro-Life
As the pro-life movement prepares to navigate the Republican Party's post-MAGA future, Trump's running mate could have a huge impact.| Secular Pro-Life
"While pregnant I read my first embryology book and became fascinated about my pregnancy and my offspring developing inside me."| Secular Pro-Life
Patricia discusses the debate that no one wants to have: are we owed perfect children, or do we owe disabled children a chance to thrive?| Secular Pro-Life
The Associated Press spreads disinformation about the reasons for third-trimester abortions — most of which involve healthy women carrying healthy fetuses.| Secular Pro-Life
In its zeal to expand abortion, an Indiana judge accidentally legalized honor killings. The Indiana Supreme Court will review that dangerous decision.| Secular Pro-Life
"Do not give up or become deterred. Your continued voice allows for opportunity and opportunity allows for change."| Secular Pro-Life
