Marty and Melinda Rangers commissioned a surrogate pregnancy that ended in a twenty-week abortion after they alleged the surrogate violated contract terms by drinking alcohol, which they believed endangered the baby. The couple spent $300,000 on three commissioned children, with the first child aborted due to concerns over potential disabilities, highlighting issues of commodification and ableism within the fertility industry.
Hazzard recaps a Rehumanize International conference bringing together advocates working across a consistent life ethic. Highlights include disability-related medical concerns and opportunities for participants concerned about abortion and other threats to human life to learn from one another.
Snyder critiques clinical recommendations concerning fetal death before later abortion. She uses those recommendations to dispute claims that post-viability abortion is equivalent to delivering a living baby.
When pressed, just about every court that’s been asked to decide the legal status of human embryos has settled on the notion that they are property, not persons. This... The post Will Courts Recognize the Personhood of Embryos? appeared first on First Things .
Sally: Did you notice, Harry, how positive that pro-life speaker was about IVF? I was amazed. Granted, he saw some problems with it, but overall he obviously thought it is a great blessing for would-be parents. Harry: Well, after all, every baby is a blessing. The post Overheard: Two Pro-Lifers Having a Chat appeared first on First Things .
Introduction Assisted suicide is often presented as a compassionate choice for those experiencing unbearable suffering. However, as someone who has navigated life’s challenges as a disability rights advocate and someone who was once confined to a nursing home, I see a troubling oversight in this narrative. It fails to consider the systemic barriers that prevent […]
The CBC Network is proud to support international efforts to protect the dignity of women and babies whenever and wherever we can. Recently, we were able to support two French organizations working to educate about the “flagrant human rights violations” rampant in surrogacy. These organizations relied on the stories of surrogate mothers Gloria (featured here) […] The post Supporting International Bioethics Efforts appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
Today is a great day of celebration for those of us who have worked tirelessly to stop the exploitation of women and the sale of children through contract surrogate pregnancies. The vote was taken and the Italian government approved it. Surrogacy remains illegal in Italy and individuals or couples are who travel outside of Italy […] The post Brava Italia! Jennifer Lahl, founder The Center for Bioethics and Culture appeared first on The Center for Bioethics & Culture Network .
Dave Andrusko argues that pro-life communication should appeal to shared commitments about human equality and care for vulnerable people. He criticizes abortion advocacy and media portrayals while encouraging writers to keep presenting evidence and practical compassion.
[Belatedly sharing good news from Inclusion Canada] PRESS RELEASE: Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court September 26, 2024, 10:30 a.m. ET TORONTO, ON – A coalition of disability rights organizations and two personally affected individuals have filed a Charter challenge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. They […]
