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« Previous EntriesTiller’s Aides Discontinue Their Late-Term Abortion Services
Thursday, July 17th, 2008Two physicians providing medical evaluations and second opinions for late-term abortions performed by George Tiller at the Kansas Wichita Clinic discontinued their services on Monday, according to a local newspaper.
Kansas law requires that any abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy be performed only if two independent doctors determine that carrying the pregnancy to term would [...]
Media Appearance: AUL President Clarke Forsythe on Relevant Radio
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008AUL President Clarke Forsythe is scheduled to appear on Relevant Radio from 9:00–10:00 am on Wednesday, July 2.
He will be discussing incremental legislation in today’s political climate.
Relevant Radio is broadcast at 950 AM in Chicago or you can listen online at http://www.relevantradio.com/
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The Battlefield Broadens: The Mexican Roe v. Wade
Thursday, June 5th, 2008In the last several years, the “usual suspects” in the pro-abortion movement have been infesting other nations with their pro-choice rhetoric. One need only peruse the first page of the Center for Reproductive Rights’ website to see headlines such as “Center for Reproductive Rights Denounces Chilean Constitutional Tribunal’s Decision to Ban Distribution of ‘Morning-After Pill’ [...]
What Did Barack Obama Promise Planned Parenthood?
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008Last year before the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Barack Obama told pro-abortion activists:
“The first thing I’d do as President is sign the Freedom of Choice Act.”
With a single stroke of the pen, Barack Obama would wipe away virtually every state law on abortion nationwide. Instantly, it will undo thirty-seven years of legal work, research, and [...]
Drastic Reduction of Abortions in Michigan Demonstrate the Importance of Incremental Protections
Thursday, May 29th, 2008As life-affirming laws in Michigan increase, the abortion rates in Michigan continue to plummet. Michigan state health officials announced last week that the abortion rate in the state have dropped to a record low since record-keeping began in 1979. The current abortion rate shows a 50% drop since the peak in 1987, and a 3.7% [...]
Battle for a Culture of Life Is in the States
Monday, April 28th, 2008In our introduction to Defending Life 2008, we argue that “[I]t is in the states where we are winning the battle to create a culture of life and to protect all human life from its earliest stages until its natural end. Each year, we are making progress incrementally – state by state and law by [...]
Gonzales v. Carhart: One Year Later
Monday, April 21st, 2008Gonzales v. Carhart: One Year Later
Letting the People Decide
By Denise M. Burke
Vice President & Legal Director, Americans United for Life
One year ago, the public debate over abortion was irrevocably altered. In the landmark Gonzales v. Carhart decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on partial-birth abortion and, more importantly, abdicated, at least in [...]
Oklahoma Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto
Thursday, April 17th, 2008AUL’s Oklahoma State Network Affiliate, Maressa Treat sends the following message about activity in her state.
Last night Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry vetoed SB 1878, an omnibus pro-life bill, but today pro-life legislators came together and overrode the veto!
The Oklahoma State Senate voted at 11:00 am to override Governor Henry’s veto, 37-11. And thirty minutes later [...]
Defending Life 2008 Released on Capitol Hill
Thursday, April 10th, 2008On April 3, 2008, Congressional Representatives Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) and Doug Lamborn (R-CO) hosted AUL on Capitol Hill as we distributed our landmark legal guide, Defending Life 2008.
Copies were distributed directly to key Senators, Congressmen, and their pro-life staffers; through the Senate and House Values Action Teams; and at Grover Norquist’s weekly coalition meeting.
With Defending [...]
AUL Applauds Defeat of Maryland Anti-CPC Legislation
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Americans United for Life applauds the defeat of Maryland House Bill 690 and Senate Bill 1146, virulent and baseless attacks on pregnancy resource centers instigated by the local chapter of NARAL Pro-Choice America.
AUL worked alongside officials at Care Net, a leading trade group of pregnancy centers, and a coalition of centers, former clients, medical professionals, [...]
A Common Morality for a Global Age
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008I attended the Catholic University of America’s papal symposium, “A Common Morality for a Global Age: In Gratitude for What We Have Been Given,” on March 27-30, hosted by the Catholic University’s Center for Law, Philosophy and Culture. Speaking at the symposium were members of AUL’s Board of Advisors, Robert P. George (top) and Hadley [...]
AUL’s Golf for Life Registration Now Open
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
AUL’s Golf for Life
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Seven Bridges Golf Club - Woodridge, IL.
Early Bird Registration (before May 5)
One Player
$125
Foursome
$400
Dinner Only
$40
Pricing includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, box lunch, reception, and dinner.
Sponsorships available from $100 to $10,000
Schedule
Registration and Box Lunch
11:30 AM
Shotgun Start
1:15 PM
Reception
5:30 PM
Dinner and Awards
6:00 PM
For more information or to register [...]
Conference on Extending Life and End of Life Issues
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Americans United for Life is co-sponsoring with The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity a conference on aging, death, and immortality March 6-8 in Phoenix.
The Conference Will Equip Participants to:
Understand the clinical and social experience of aging, especially in the American context.
Anticipate developments in the near future of healthcare, science, biotechnology, medical law, [...]
AUL Job Opening: Receptionist
Monday, March 3rd, 2008Overview:
Americans United for Life, a national non-profit pro-life organization in downtown Chicago, is looking for a full-time receptionist to greet visitors, handle incoming calls, and perform various general administrative duties within a professional office atmosphere. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, and be able to juggle several projects at once with frequent [...]
Schedule for AUL Legal Institute Announced. Save the Dates June 23-26, 2008
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
AUL Legal Institute — June 23-26, 2008
Preliminary Schedule (subject to change)
Registration Coming Soon
Monday, June 23
9:00 — 9:15 am
Welcome
Daniel McConchie, M.A., Vice President & Executive Director, Americans United for Life
9:15 — 10:30 am
Abortion: The Ultimate Abuser of Women
TBD
10:45 — 12:00 pm
RU486 and the Coming Chemical Abortion Revolution
TBD
12:15 — 1:15 pm
Lunch with morning speaker (TBD)
1:30 — 3:00 [...]
AUL Announces Selection of 2008 Fellows
Monday, February 25th, 2008In today’s fast-paced environment, rapid advances in biotechnology pose increasing political, legal, and ethical problems. We also face other serious challenges to life on issues related to abortion, healthcare rights of conscience, and the end of life. These challenges call for increased education and training of individuals who will be future pro-life leaders. One of [...]
AUL Attorney Testifies in Missouri
Friday, February 22nd, 2008On Tuesday, February 19, the Missouri House Committee on Healthcare Policy considered HB 1831, a bill enhancing Missouri’s informed consent before abortion statute. In addition to requiring that women be informed of the medical risks of abortion, HB 1831 also requires that women receive information on the availability of ultrasound, as well as information on [...]
Blogs for Life
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008AUL was pleased to be able to co-sponsor this year’s Blogs for Life conference. The conference was held at the offices of the Family Research Council (FRC) and live streamed on their blog.
FRC has now posted video of the following presentations, including our own Maggie Datiles. The following links will take you directly to the [...]
Americans United for Life on Roe v. Wade at 35
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008While abortion has been legal in the United States for 35 years and remains legal and available throughout pregnancy for any reason, public recognition of the negative impact of abortion on women is increasing and more pro-life laws are in effect than ever before.
“Abortion-on-demand has been imposed on our nation because the courts and others [...]
Americans United for Life Releases Ranking of Pro-life States
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Americans United for Life Releases Ranking of Pro-life States
Michigan at Top, Oregon at Bottom
January 15, 2008 – Chicago, IL – Americans United for Life (AUL) today released its fifth annual ranking of the most and least pro-life states based on laws in the states. For the third year in a row, Michigan topped the [...]
We Wish You and Yours a Blessed Holiday Season
Friday, December 21st, 2007Everyone at Americans United for Life wishes you a
very merry Christmas and a happy new year
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