Dialogue, Education & Outreach

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Above all else, the pro-life movement is rooted in love

Andrusko revisits Paul Stark's argument that the pro-life position rests on human equality and concern for both mother and child. He emphasizes practical support and compassion toward people with abortion experiences as essential parts of that position.

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No Laughing Matter: The Tragedy Behind the Jokes About Abortion

You may have seen or heard the recent podcast from singer Lily Allen where she talks about the abortions she’s had, and in her words, “she’s had a few.” There has been plenty of coverage in various online media which pick up on how Allen joked about her four or five abortions even breaking into […] The post No Laughing Matter: The Tragedy Behind the Jokes About Abortion appeared first on March for Life UK .

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The Right to a Child vs The Right to Kill: IVF & Abortion Ethics

Recently, there were some figures released that compared the number of babies born in the UK from IVF procedures from the year 2000, to today. At the Millenium there were around 8000 children born that year who were conceived in this way, and today there were 21,000. These numbers are striking in the wider context […] The post The Right to a Child vs The Right to Kill: IVF & Abortion Ethics appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Sidewalk Advocacy Team

We are beyond thrilled to announce the 2025 Outstanding Sidewalk Advocacy Team, recognized not only for their incredible commitment to sidewalk outreach, but also their willingness to meet new challenges, expand their advocacy to new sites, and provide a suite of services and resources to support abortion-vulnerable women and men on and off the sidewalk. […] The post Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Sidewalk Advocacy Team first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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We Asked, You Answered: If you discuss abortion in LGBTQ spaces, what messages or topics have you found resonate the most?

Pride compiles survey responses about discussing abortion in LGBTQ communities. Respondents emphasize listening, protecting vulnerable people, and challenging discrimination rather than assuming a shared religious framework.

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Gallup Data Show Dobbs Backlash is Fading

Hazzard compares recent Gallup abortion polling with the surge in abortion-rights sentiment around the Dobbs decision. She interprets the changes as evidence that the initial public backlash is receding, while revisiting her earlier prediction.

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We're training pro-lifers to reach across the aisle - can you help?

Secular Pro-Life is holding its first-ever day-long dialogue training in Washington, DC on June 26, 2025, based on Monica's "Building Bridges" presentation to help pro-life advocates communicate across ideological divides. The estimated cost of the event is just under $2,000, covering travel, lodging, meals, and printed materials, with scholarships available to ensure cost is not a barrier for attendees.

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What God has made, let no law destroy.

I had a conversation recently with someone who was somewhere between ambivalence and being pro-abortion. Really, if you are ambivalent you are pro-abortion. It’s a binary issue. The thrust of their position was that a foetus is not legally a person under the law and therefore whatever is done to it is fine. They were […] The post What God has made, let no law destroy. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Fetus vs. Unborn: The Truth in Media Language

You’ve probably heard the old saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But history tells a different story. Words have started wars, silenced entire movements, and sparked revolutions. Language holds power, the power to shape perception, sway public opinion, and either reveal the truth or bury it. We’re […] The post Fetus vs. Unborn: The Truth in Media Language appeared first on Save the Storks .

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Uncoupled: How we separated sex from responsibility.

Let’s talk about sex, baby. Salt ‘N’ Pepa made the phrase famous with their hit song on the topic but there’s more in that phrase than perhaps many realise. Baby may be a term of affection for partners or romantic interests but the first meaning of that word is just what you’d think, a small […] The post Uncoupled: How we separated sex from responsibility. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Get Ready. IVF Confusion is Coming.

Geiger and Carlson argue that pro-life responses to IVF policy should distinguish embryo-protection concerns from other religious or ethical objections. They recommend compassion toward people experiencing infertility and discuss alternatives whose medical claims require separate clinical review.

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Transparency or Justification? A Reality Star’s Abortion Confession

A piece in The Daily Mail recently serves as an argument against abortion and worthy of reflection. It’s a short article about a woman who was on the popular TV series Love Island in 2016 and is now opening up about an abortion she had last week. She is described as a “reality star” presumably in relation to her […] The post Transparency or Justification? A Reality Star’s Abortion Confession appeared first on March for Life UK .

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The abortion landscape is changing. So is the pro-life response.

Trudden argues that growth in virtual abortion services changes the way pregnancy-help organizations must reach women. Her commentary calls for accessible, responsive support rather than assuming that fewer physical clinics mean less demand for assistance.

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A guide to effective pro-life dialogue

Stark offers practical guidance for discussing abortion through listening, questions, compassion, and shared values. He argues that a respectful approach helps people consider the pro-life case more seriously than confrontation or assumptions about their motives.

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Largest Heartbeat Conference ever unites pregnancy help community Together Towards Tomorrow

Bourne reports on the scale and programming of Heartbeat International's 2025 pregnancy-help conference in Birmingham. She describes professional training, ultrasound education, networking, and the event's emphasis on collaboration among centers.

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A One Minute Conversation That Saved a Life

Devona* arrived at the abortion center feeling overwhelmed and out of options. With two children under the age of two and no clear path forward, she believed abortion was her only option. But God had a different plan. That morning, she met Gretchen, a Love Life sidewalk outreach volunteer and the wife of a local […] The post A One Minute Conversation That Saved a Life first appeared on LOVE LIFE .

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The power of Truth: Why minds change on abortion.

I often find myself wondering what it is specifically that makes it possible for someone to change their mind. Sometimes our deep-seated positions can move, and we see things in a new light. Trivial matters of taste or style with consequences only for us may come and go with age, weather and finances, but heavier […] The post The power of Truth: Why minds change on abortion. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Prayer Vigil for Life: 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the March for Life UK event on Sunday 27th April in Victoria Square, Birmingham. We gathered together to remember the implementation of the Abortion Act and all those lives which have been ended or impacted by this legislation over the last 57 years. This event particularly focused on our need […] The post Prayer Vigil for Life: 2025 appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Pro-Life Californians Flood the Capitol with Life and Light

Under ominous clouds and high winds that threatened to blow away tents and banners, over 1000 pro-life Californians gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento this Monday for the 5th Annual California March for Life. What followed was a vibrant public witness to the dignity of human life and a defiant act of hope in […] The post Pro-Life Californians Flood the Capitol with Life and Light first appeared on California Family Council .

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Which Numbers are Important this Lent?

We’re halfway through the forty days of growth and spiritual sustenance we call Lent. Like so many major biblical events there was a preceding forty days of trial and preparation for new things. As we come to Easter itself these forty days mirror Jesus’s time in the desert as he contemplated his mission, and the […] The post Which Numbers are Important this Lent? appeared first on March for Life UK .

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What to do with Unwanted Babies

In ancient times and in more recent centuries, newborn babies unwanted for any number of reasons including poverty, disease, infidelity etc. were left on hillsides exposed to the elements and wild animals and left to their fate. Some babies may have been collected by slavers, others might be picked up out of love by passing […] The post What to do with Unwanted Babies appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Hidden Grief: A Man’s perspective on the impact of abortion.

Hello, my name is Theo. I’m a Christian, a recovering addict, and a 40 Days for Life volunteer down on the south coast. I’m here today to tell you a bit about myself and my children, and also a bit about 40 Days. It’s been almost ten years since my last visit to Kings Norton […] The post Hidden Grief: A Man’s perspective on the impact of abortion. appeared first on March for Life UK .

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Episode 11-Bridges of Hope: Healing After Abortion with guest Brenda Shuler

Join Brenda Shuler and Rich Bennett for an inspiring conversation about the transformative work of Life Network and its after-abortion recovery program, Bridges of Hope. Being Life Network’s longest-serving staff member, Brenda shares her insights on how the organization has grown over the past 20 years. And as a leader in the Bridges of Hope program, she highlights its profound impact on men and women seeking healing from a past abortion. Whether you or someone you know has experienced abortion, this episode offers a message of compassion, hope, and restoration. Colorado March for Life: https

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Episode 9-Every Life Has Dignity with guest Beverly Jacobson

Beverly Jacobson, founder of Mama Bear Care and speaker at the 2025 March for Life in D.C., joins Rich Bennett on The LifeCast for a powerful conversation. They discuss the vital role of medical professionals in using life-affirming language when delivering a life-limiting diagnosis to the parents of a preborn baby, emphasizing the inherent dignity of every human life. Beverly also shares how Mama Bear Care supports parents facing a prenatal diagnosis and reflects on her experience speaking at the 2025 March for Life. Mama Bear Care: https://mamabearcare.org/ Beverly Jacobson: https://beverlyj

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How Can Abortion Workers Continue Working There?

Special Message from our President & CEO: ***TRIGGER WARNING: If you’re healing from a past abortion experience, this letter discusses an abortion-worker experience in detail.*** Dear Friends, There’s something my friend Abby Johnson shared at dinner during the recent March for Life events that really hit me: “If you grew up in a good, God-fearing […] The post How Can Abortion Workers Continue Working There? first appeared on Sidewalk Advocates for Life .

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The Story Behind the Pro-Life Pardons

Miller offers a participant-observer account of federal prosecutions of abortion-clinic protesters and the presidential pardons that followed. She distinguishes clinic blockades from speech alone while defending the activists and criticizing the government's charging decisions.

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