liveaction--2020-03-06--Post-abortive women respond to #AbortionIsLove trending on Twitter

For decades , the chant of the pro-choice abortion advocates was “ safe , legal , and rare ” — but it turns out that keeping abortion “ rare ” ( or safe for that matter ) isn ’ t really what abortion advocates care about .
This should come as no surprise since abortion is an industry and any industry that works to keep its sales “ rare ” is going to go out of business .
That ’ s why when the # AbortionIsLove hashtag began trending on Twitter , many of those participating were actually abortionists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the hashtag .
Tori Shaw had an abortion when she was just 16 years old .
At the time , she thought that having an abortion was the choice she had to make .
“ Abortion seemed like a way of protecting my future and showing love to myself , ” she told Live Action News .
“ Little did I know , I was doing the opposite .
The choice to abort my child resulted in a future full of shame and regret .
Since that day , I have struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth is , abortion is selfish and doesn ’ t empower anyone.
” READ : Pro-choicers claim ‘ no one likes abortion ’ while # AbortionIsLove trends on Twitter Shaw was taken for the abortion the day after learning she was pregnant .
She is now married to the father of that baby , and they have had four more children .
She wrote a response to the # AbortionIsLove hashtag , which she shared with Live Action News : Choosing NOT TO ABORT is love .
Love is selfless , kind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ else ’ s dreams are just as important as yours .
Love is saving your future self heartache and shame .
Love is choosing to bless a child-less family with they baby they ’ ve been praying for .
Love is protecting the innocent and fighting for the weak .
Love is realizing that all humans are equal and deserve a chance .
Love is choosing not to force a child to pay for his father ’ s sins .
Love is seeing beauty in the life of others .
Love is giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctor says they have none .
Love is caring about another person ’ s happiness and future , more than your own .
Love is laying your life down for someone else .
I wish I had known that 20 years ago .
Christine Loughead was also just 16 when she had her first abortion .
It wasn ’ t , however , by choice .
Loughead was forced to abort by her social worker twice , and then became filled with self-doubt , believing that she must not be fit to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her to have three more abortions .
She regrets every one of them .
In response to # AbortionIsLove , she wrote to Live Action News : Love is putting someone else first .
Love is nurturing and protecting .
Love is not ripping off your baby ’ s legs and arms in the space made to shield them under your care .
Abortion is not love .
It ’ s violence .
Loughead told Live Action News that she finds it “ appalling that doctors would support killing babies and dismembering them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re viewed as inferior to someone else who ’ s already been born .
This is eugenics practiced on poor women , women of colour , young women , and others without a lot of support or resources.
” Serena Dyksen is another post-abortive woman who spoke out against # AbortionIsLove .
She had an abortion at 17 which was committed by infamous abortionist Ulrich “ George ” Klopfer , known for hoarding the bodies of his victims .
She tweeted a response to the hashtag , saying in part , “ [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortionhurtswomen # lovethemboth.
” Erika Kapustinski had two abortions during a tumultuous time in her life .
Each of them left her devastated , and she recently visited Planned Parenthood to obtain her ultrasounds so she could have a picture of her babies .
She told Live Action News , “ Abortion is NOT love .
It is not healthcare .
It is not freedom .
It is not safe .
It is not self-love .
No matter how many women post on social media that it is , it is not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I have known the pain of abortion and I have seen what abortion did to my babies .
I have experienced the depression , shame , suicidal thoughts , and more that follows many women after having had an abortion .
Being a # postabortivemom had me convinced that I was not worthy of being a mom to my four living children because of what I had done.
” Now that Kapustinski has found healing from her abortions , she wants other women to know that they are good enough and strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to know that they can be mothers and have a career or be mothers and go to school .
She wants them to know they deserve more than abortion .
“ I am a post-abortive mom and I will always speak on behalf of my two babies whose lives were lost to abortion , David and Bella , ” said Kapustinski .
“ They mattered.
” Abortion is the purposeful and violent destruction of innocent human beings because they have been deemed inconvenient , unworthy , or disabled .
Violence is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the womb , which should be the most peaceful place on earth .
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For decades, the chant of the pro-choice abortion advocates was “safe, legal, and rare” — but it turns out that keeping abortion “rare” (or safe for that matter) isn’t really what abortion advocates care about. This should come as no surprise since abortion is an industry and any industry that works to keep its sales “rare” is going to go out of business. That’s why when the #AbortionIsLove hashtag began trending on Twitter, many of those participating were actually abortionists. Now, post-abortive women are speaking out about the hashtag.
Tori Shaw had an abortion when she was just 16 years old. At the time, she thought that having an abortion was the choice she had to make. “Abortion seemed like a way of protecting my future and showing love to myself,” she told Live Action News. “Little did I know, I was doing the opposite. The choice to abort my child resulted in a future full of shame and regret. Since that day, I have struggled to love myself at all. The truth is, abortion is selfish and doesn’t empower anyone.”
READ: Pro-choicers claim ‘no one likes abortion’ while #AbortionIsLove trends on Twitter
Shaw was taken for the abortion the day after learning she was pregnant. She is now married to the father of that baby, and they have had four more children. She wrote a response to the #AbortionIsLove hashtag, which she shared with Live Action News:
Choosing NOT TO ABORT is love.
Love is selfless, kind, and gentle.
Love is believing someone else’s dreams are just as important as yours.
Love is saving your future self heartache and shame.
Love is choosing to bless a child-less family with they baby they’ve been praying for.
Love is protecting the innocent and fighting for the weak.
Love is realizing that all humans are equal and deserve a chance.
Love is choosing not to force a child to pay for his father’s sins.
Love is seeing beauty in the life of others.
Love is giving someone a chance, even when the doctor says they have none.
Love is caring about another person’s happiness and future, more than your own.
Love is laying your life down for someone else.
#choosinglifeislove
I wish I had known that 20 years ago.
Christine Loughead was also just 16 when she had her first abortion. It wasn’t, however, by choice. Loughead was forced to abort by her social worker twice, and then became filled with self-doubt, believing that she must not be fit to be a mother. That emotional scarring caused her to have three more abortions. She regrets every one of them. In response to #AbortionIsLove, she wrote to Live Action News:
Love is putting someone else first.
Love is nurturing and protecting.
Love is not ripping off your baby’s legs and arms in the space made to shield them under your care.
Abortion is not love. It’s violence.
Loughead told Live Action News that she finds it “appalling that doctors would support killing babies and dismembering them and crushing their skulls because they’re viewed as inferior to someone else who’s already been born. This is eugenics practiced on poor women, women of colour, young women, and others without a lot of support or resources.”
Serena Dyksen is another post-abortive woman who spoke out against #AbortionIsLove. She had an abortion at 13 which was committed by infamous abortionist Ulrich “George” Klopfer, known for hoarding the bodies of his victims. She tweeted a response to the hashtag, saying in part, “[Abortion] is not #love #abortionhurtswomen #lovethemboth.”
Erika Kapustinski had two abortions during a tumultuous time in her life. Each of them left her devastated, and she recently visited Planned Parenthood to obtain her ultrasounds so she could have a picture of her babies. She told Live Action News, “Abortion is NOT love. It is not healthcare. It is not freedom. It is not safe. It is not self-love. No matter how many women post on social media that it is, it is not. I may be just one voice, but I have known the pain of abortion and I have seen what abortion did to my babies. I have experienced the depression, shame, suicidal thoughts, and more that follows many women after having had an abortion. Being a #postabortivemom had me convinced that I was not worthy of being a mom to my four living children because of what I had done.”

Now that Kapustinski has found healing from her abortions, she wants other women to know that they are good enough and strong enough to be mothers. She wants them to know that they can be mothers and have a career or be mothers and go to school. She wants them to know they deserve more than abortion.
“I am a post-abortive mom and I will always speak on behalf of my two babies whose lives were lost to abortion, David and Bella,” said Kapustinski. “They mattered.”
Abortion is the purposeful and violent destruction of innocent human beings because they have been deemed inconvenient, unworthy, or disabled. Violence is not an act of love, even in the womb, which should be the most peaceful place on earth.
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liveaction--2020-03-07--Actress Busy Philipps rages: I have a ‘beautiful’ life because of abortion

Another alum of teen drama “ Dawson ’ s Creek ” has come forward to talk about her abortion .
Actress Busy Philipps , who is close friends with her fellow “ Dawson ’ s Creek ” star Michelle Williams ( of the infamous recent Golden Globe speech ) , spoke at a pro-abortion rally held by the Center for Reproductive Rights this week outside of the Supreme Court .
Philipps took the opportunity to shout her abortion — literally .
The video of Philipps ’ remarks was shared by Live Action founder and president Lila Rose on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke about having an abortion at the age of 15 .
During her speech , she argued that she wouldn ’ t have the successful life and happy family she has now were it not for abortion , at one point even practically screaming so fanatically that the previously cheering crowd quieted .
Here I was sitting in Los Angeles in my beautiful office of my own late-night talk show .
Soon , I would be driving my hybrid car to my beautiful f***ing home , to kiss my two beautiful and healthy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year off to parent so I could focus on my career .
And I have ALL OF THIS .
ALL OF IT because — because — because — I was allowed bodily autonomy at 15 .
She continued , “ I will not be shamed into being quiet .
We will not be shamed into being quiet .
Never again .
I will NEVER stop talking about my abortion , or my periods , or my experiences in childbirth , my episiotomies , my yeast infections , or my ovulation that lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally was the same one in which Senator Chuck Schumer notoriously threatened Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh , prompting a rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts .
READ : Smirks and jokes : How two women saved from abortion were treated on Capitol Hill In her tweeted response to Philipps ’ speech , Rose called it “ heartbreaking , ” saying , “ The only thing more morally and spiritually broken than a mother cheering over the death of her baby so she could have fame and wealth is the complicit men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further statement to Fox News , Rose said , “ [ O ] ur freedom and happiness can never be bought with the blood of our children.
” As previously mentioned , Philipps ’ friend Michelle Williams also made headlines at the Golden Globe Awards , giving an acceptance speech in which she seemingly gave credit to abortion for her career and success as well .
Alyssa Milano , another outspoken pro-abortion actress , likewise said she would not have the “ joys ” in life she has now without having had two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion is necessary for a fulfilling career or a happy life only serves to further the idea that the male body , which can not bear children , is the “ standard , ” and a female ’ s body is somehow inferior because it can bear children .
This mentality allows women to be punished for their fertility , and allows pregnancy discrimination by schools and employers to continue .
Women should not feel they must choose between their children and their futures .
This current status quo is not pro-woman .
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Another alum of teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” has come forward to talk about her abortion. Actress Busy Philipps, who is close friends with her fellow “Dawson’s Creek” star Michelle Williams (of the infamous recent Golden Globe speech), spoke at a pro-abortion rally held by the Center for Reproductive Rights this week outside of the Supreme Court. Philipps took the opportunity to shout her abortion — literally.
The video of Philipps’ remarks was shared by Live Action founder and president Lila Rose on Twitter, in which the actress loudly and passionately spoke about having an abortion at the age of 15. During her speech, she argued that she wouldn’t have the successful life and happy family she has now were it not for abortion, at one point even practically screaming so fanatically that the previously cheering crowd quieted.
Warning: Profanity.
The only thing more morally and spiritually broken than a mother cheering over the death of her baby so she could have fame and wealth is the complicit men who goad her on. This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/4GuYGhPUgS — Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) March 6, 2020
Here I was sitting in Los Angeles in my beautiful office of my own late-night talk show. Soon, I would be driving my hybrid car to my beautiful f***ing home, to kiss my two beautiful and healthy children and my husband who had taken the year off to parent so I could focus on my career.
And I have ALL OF THIS. ALL OF IT because — because — because — I was allowed bodily autonomy at 15.
She continued, “I will not be shamed into being quiet. We will not be shamed into being quiet. Never again. I will NEVER stop talking about my abortion, or my periods, or my experiences in childbirth, my episiotomies, my yeast infections, or my ovulation that lines up with the moon!”
This rally was the same one in which Senator Chuck Schumer notoriously threatened Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, prompting a rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts.
READ: Smirks and jokes: How two women saved from abortion were treated on Capitol Hill
In her tweeted response to Philipps’ speech, Rose called it “heartbreaking,” saying, “The only thing more morally and spiritually broken than a mother cheering over the death of her baby so she could have fame and wealth is the complicit men who goad her on.” In a further statement to Fox News, Rose said, “[O]ur freedom and happiness can never be bought with the blood of our children.”
"It is the antithesis of women's empowerment to say that in order to buy a nice car & a nice house I have to kill my child. How did we get here as a country? These are innocent children & women deserve far better." –@LilaGraceRose, Founder & President of Live Action pic.twitter.com/WoRvMKzVqU — Live Action (@LiveAction) March 7, 2020
As previously mentioned, Philipps’ friend Michelle Williams also made headlines at the Golden Globe Awards, giving an acceptance speech in which she seemingly gave credit to abortion for her career and success as well. Alyssa Milano, another outspoken pro-abortion actress, likewise said she would not have the “joys” in life she has now without having had two abortions in her past.
Arguing that abortion is necessary for a fulfilling career or a happy life only serves to further the idea that the male body, which cannot bear children, is the “standard,” and a female’s body is somehow inferior because it can bear children. This mentality allows women to be punished for their fertility, and allows pregnancy discrimination by schools and employers to continue. Women should not feel they must choose between their children and their futures. This current status quo is not pro-woman.
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liveaction--2020-03-07--New Zealand takes another step toward decriminalizing abortion

New Zealand legislators took the next step in decriminalizing abortion with the second reading of the Abortion Legislation Bill this week .
The bill passed by a vote of 81 to 39 votes on Tuesday night after several impassioned speeches from members of Parliament .
The abortion bill , which would legalize elective abortion for any reason up to 20 weeks and would legalize abortion up to birth in certain circumstances , passed its first reading by a vote of 94 to 23 last year .
The bill would also restrict pro-life speech by imposing a “ safe area ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sidewalk counselors from interacting with mothers seeking abortions .
Such “ bubble zones ” have been deemed unconstitutional in the United States but are frequently passed as part of pro-abortion legislation around the world .
The bill will now move to debate and will only be finalized after a third reading , expected later this year .
Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has vowed to vote for the bill at every stage .
Throughout the attempt to liberalize abortion , pro-life legislators have spoken out against the proposal .
One legislator noted that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and under the guise of “ empowering ” women , the pro-abortion legislation denies the basic human rights of the preborn .
The second reading this week was met with protest from pro-life New Zealanders .
Pro-life groups marched with images of abortion victims , which pro-abortion politicians condemned as “ extremism.
” Gina Sunderland , a pro-life organizer , told the New Zealand Herald , “ Out of respect for post-abortive women , the pro-life movement has generally resisted using graphic visual photos of aborted babies in public places .
But that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arden , despite her avowed support for abortion , acknowledged that the images of abortion victims “ will weigh heavy for many , ” especially mothers who have undergone an abortion .
Demanding the decriminalization of elective abortion as “ empowering ” for women while at the same time condemning the display of what abortion is reveals how false and hollow that supposed empowerment is .
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UPDATE, 3/18/20: New Zealand has passed its abortion decriminalization bill on the third reading by a vote of 68-51. According to TVNZ.com:
The Abortion Legislation Bill will remove the statutory test for a person who is less than 20 weeks pregnant and allow a woman to self-refer to an abortion provider.
Heated speeches were delivered by MPs for and against, during the third and final reading of the bill. It will now be signed off by the Governor-General to become law.
Also important with regard to the bill is the fact that a change was made with regard to the freedom of pro-life speech:
Last week in the first part of the committee of the House, MPs made changes which saw the provision for safe zones scrapped, after a confused vote in Parliament.
The bill proposed a regulation-making power which would look at creating zones around some abortion facilities.
ACT leader David Seymour, who proposed the removal of safe zones, said those who wanted it to stay “were focused on other things” instead of calling for a personal vote.
“I hate these odious ogres who protest outside abortion clinics, but I also didn’t come to Parliament to make law allowing ministers to ban free speech in whole areas,” he said last week.
Today, Green MP Jan Logie attempted to vote again on the safe zone, however it was voted down.
Another change to the bill last week was a requirement for requiring a health practitioner who was conscientiously objecting to providing a rape victim with emergency contraception, to give the name of someone “nearby” who would provide them with a prescription.
3/7/20: New Zealand legislators took the next step in decriminalizing abortion with the second reading of the Abortion Legislation Bill this week. The bill passed by a vote of 81 to 39 votes on Tuesday night after several impassioned speeches from members of Parliament. The abortion bill, which would legalize elective abortion for any reason up to 20 weeks and would legalize abortion up to birth in certain circumstances, passed its first reading by a vote of 94 to 23 last year.
The bill would also restrict pro-life speech by imposing a “safe area” around abortion facilities which would prohibit pro-life sidewalk counselors from interacting with mothers seeking abortions. Such “bubble zones” have been deemed unconstitutional in the United States but are frequently passed as part of pro-abortion legislation around the world.
The bill will now move to debate and will only be finalized after a third reading, expected later this year. Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has vowed to vote for the bill at every stage.
READ: New Zealand’s state-owned Kiwibank nominates prolific abortionist for prestigious award
Throughout the attempt to liberalize abortion, pro-life legislators have spoken out against the proposal. One legislator noted that “human rights are for all,” and under the guise of “empowering” women, the pro-abortion legislation denies the basic human rights of the preborn.
The second reading this week was met with protest from pro-life New Zealanders. Pro-life groups marched with images of abortion victims, which pro-abortion politicians condemned as “extremism.” Gina Sunderland, a pro-life organizer, told the New Zealand Herald, “Out of respect for post-abortive women, the pro-life movement has generally resisted using graphic visual photos of aborted babies in public places. But that’s all about to change.”
Arden, despite her avowed support for abortion, acknowledged that the images of abortion victims “will weigh heavy for many,” especially mothers who have undergone an abortion. Demanding the decriminalization of elective abortion as “empowering” for women while at the same time condemning the display of what abortion is reveals how false and hollow that supposed empowerment is.
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liveaction--2020-03-07--Nova Scotia considers abortion facility ‘bubble zone’ law to restrict pro-life speech

In Canada , the government of Nova Scotia is considering legislation that would create so-called “ bubble zones ” to prohibit pro-life activities outside abortion facilities .
The proposed bill was introduced on Tuesday by National Democratic Party ( NDP ) legislator Claudia Chender .
It passed second reading on Wednesday after nearly 40 minutes of debate .
The bill , entitled , “ An Act to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care , ” would ban , among other things , interference or protests , as well as taking photos or videos of patients , physicians , or staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( approximately 165 feet ) of an abortion facility .
Under this bill , any attempts to advise a person against having , facilitating , or committing an abortion would be completely banned .
This includes a ban on any type of “ graphic , verbal or written means or the use or display of models or representations ” in an attempt to inform another regarding issues related to abortion .
A person convicted of a first offense could be fined up to $ 5,000 .
Second and subsequent offenses would carry a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum of $ 10,000 .
A corporation could be fined up to $ 10,000 for a first offense and between $ 5,000 and $ 100,000 for subsequent offenses .
The debate Wednesday included personal testimony by some of the legislators .
Chender shared a story about her grandmother , who survived the Holocaust , but then chose to abort her child when she became pregnant after the war because she did not feel capable of being a mother .
What Chender neglected to note is that today , more than half a century @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help mothers who experience unplanned pregnancies , with pro-lifers offering support , monetary resources , and housing for mothers in crisis , along with options to place children for adoption if women feel they can not parent .
Chender further elaborated on her family ’ s connection to abortion , by stating that her mother had joined the board of a former Planned Parenthood facility , and that her sister had used the services of the same facility .
The NDP bill will move forward only with government support because the opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most opposition bills do not receive the support they need to progress .
However , Premier Stephen McNeil said that he supports the bill in principle , but would like to expand its scope .
The Government House leader , Geoff MacLellan , thinks a modified version of the bill could pass this legislative session .
Similar bubble zones are enforced in British Columbia , Alberta , Ontario , Quebec , Newfoundland , and Labrador .
A December 2019 article notes that there exists a petition with “ hundreds of signatures ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , that petition has only received 1160 signatures — hundreds short of its goal of 1500 .
An opposition petition currently has 3170 signatures , and asserts that a bubble zone serves no purpose except to restrict constitutional free-speech rights .
It further points out that a bubble zone law would restrict citizens “ in what they can say , do , and even pray.
” The petition states that this law is unnecessary because “ there have been no incidents of anti-abortion violence in Canada for nearly 20 years , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women from harassment , intimidation , and violence.
” The petition also notes that the bill “ appears to be a pretense for censoring and stigmatizing the pro-life community in Nova Scotia.
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In Canada, the government of Nova Scotia is considering legislation that would create so-called “bubble zones” to prohibit pro-life activities outside abortion facilities. The proposed bill was introduced on Tuesday by National Democratic Party (NDP) legislator Claudia Chender. It passed second reading on Wednesday after nearly 40 minutes of debate.
The bill, entitled, “An Act to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care,” would ban, among other things, interference or protests, as well as taking photos or videos of patients, physicians, or staff without consent, within a 50-meter radius (approximately 165 feet) of an abortion facility. Under this bill, any attempts to advise a person against having, facilitating, or committing an abortion would be completely banned. This includes a ban on any type of “graphic, verbal or written means or the use or display of models or representations” in an attempt to inform another regarding issues related to abortion.
A person convicted of a first offense could be fined up to $5,000. Second and subsequent offenses would carry a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000. A corporation could be fined up to $10,000 for a first offense and between $5,000 and $100,000 for subsequent offenses.
READ: Lawsuit filed against Chicago over abortion clinic “bubble zone”
The debate Wednesday included personal testimony by some of the legislators. Chender shared a story about her grandmother, who survived the Holocaust, but then chose to abort her child when she became pregnant after the war because she did not feel capable of being a mother. What Chender neglected to note is that today, more than half a century later, society is much more well-equipped to help mothers who experience unplanned pregnancies, with pro-lifers offering support, monetary resources, and housing for mothers in crisis, along with options to place children for adoption if women feel they cannot parent.
Chender further elaborated on her family’s connection to abortion, by stating that her mother had joined the board of a former Planned Parenthood facility, and that her sister had used the services of the same facility.
The NDP bill will move forward only with government support because the opposition Liberal party is the majority, and most opposition bills do not receive the support they need to progress. However, Premier Stephen McNeil said that he supports the bill in principle, but would like to expand its scope. The Government House leader, Geoff MacLellan, thinks a modified version of the bill could pass this legislative session.
Similar bubble zones are enforced in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, and Labrador.
A December 2019 article notes that there exists a petition with “hundreds of signatures” in favor of the bubble zone law. However, that petition has only received 1160 signatures — hundreds short of its goal of 1500. An opposition petition currently has 3170 signatures, and asserts that a bubble zone serves no purpose except to restrict constitutional free-speech rights. It further points out that a bubble zone law would restrict citizens “in what they can say, do, and even pray.” The petition states that this law is unnecessary because “there have been no incidents of anti-abortion violence in Canada for nearly 20 years,” and laws already exist “to protect women from harassment, intimidation, and violence.” The petition also notes that the bill “appears to be a pretense for censoring and stigmatizing the pro-life community in Nova Scotia.”
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liveaction--2020-03-07--Dad posts humorous dance videos for every day of his preemie son’s NICU stay

Baby Dylan Askew spent 50 days in the NICU following his premature birth .
According to ClickOrlando , Dylan ’ s dad , Florida firefighter Chris Askew , vowed to dance every day until his son was able to come home .
Askew posted the humorous dance videos to the app TikTok using the hashtag # Dancing4Dylan , and they received hundreds of thousands of views .
But what started as a humorous way to commemorate his son ’ s time in the NICU has now become a passion for helping other families with babies in the NICU .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pour in from other NICU parents around the world .
Askew told Inside Edition , “ They ’ re telling me that this is the first time they ’ ve laughed in weeks or months.
” Seeing a family making the most of a difficult situation brought hope to many other families struggling as their premature babies fight for their lives .
In total , Dylan spent 50 days in the NICU after being born at 30 weeks .
Askew told Inside Edition , “ NICU babies are extremely resilient ; they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how something so tiny knows what to do and how to grow .
It ’ s amazing to me.
” The family ’ s involvement in a preemie baby ’ s day-to-day life can make a tremendous difference in NICU outcomes and speed babies in their growth and development .
Through connecting with other NICU parents , Askew learned how fortunate he and his wife , Danielle , were to be at Orlando ’ s Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies , which , according to Askew , is one of only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a bed for parents so that they can stay with their babies while they are in the NICU .
Askew explained to ClickOrlando that the situation is much different and much more stressful for many families .
He said , “ I ’ ve been getting messages from people from all around the world , and when they find out that I ’ m in the room with the child sleeping , and my wife can stay with him there , they ’ re blown away .
They ’ re like , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four hours each time.
’ ” After almost two months in the hospital , baby Dylan is home with his parents and three siblings , but the Askews have not forgotten about the NICU .
They are now working to bring resources and support to other NICU parents through the organization Miracle Babies , which provides financial and emotional support to families of premature babies .
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Baby Dylan Askew spent 50 days in the NICU following his premature birth. According to ClickOrlando, Dylan’s dad, Florida firefighter Chris Askew, vowed to dance every day until his son was able to come home. Askew posted the humorous dance videos to the app TikTok using the hashtag #Dancing4Dylan, and they received hundreds of thousands of views. But what started as a humorous way to commemorate his son’s time in the NICU has now become a passion for helping other families with babies in the NICU.
With those TikTok views, messages began to pour in from other NICU parents around the world. Askew told Inside Edition, “They’re telling me that this is the first time they’ve laughed in weeks or months.” Seeing a family making the most of a difficult situation brought hope to many other families struggling as their premature babies fight for their lives.

In total, Dylan spent 50 days in the NICU after being born at 30 weeks. Askew told Inside Edition, “NICU babies are extremely resilient; they are fighters. I don’t know how something so tiny knows what to do and how to grow. It’s amazing to me.” The family’s involvement in a preemie baby’s day-to-day life can make a tremendous difference in NICU outcomes and speed babies in their growth and development.
Through connecting with other NICU parents, Askew learned how fortunate he and his wife, Danielle, were to be at Orlando’s Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, which, according to Askew, is one of only a few hospitals in the nation that has a bed for parents so that they can stay with their babies while they are in the NICU.
Askew explained to ClickOrlando that the situation is much different and much more stressful for many families. He said, “I’ve been getting messages from people from all around the world, and when they find out that I’m in the room with the child sleeping, and my wife can stay with him there, they’re blown away. They’re like, ‘Well, I have to drive four hours each time.’”
After almost two months in the hospital, baby Dylan is home with his parents and three siblings, but the Askews have not forgotten about the NICU. They are now working to bring resources and support to other NICU parents through the organization Miracle Babies, which provides financial and emotional support to families of premature babies.
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liveaction--2020-03-07--More colleges are providing higher ed for students with Down syndrome, and that’s a great thing

Students with Down syndrome in Indiana now have a better chance of receiving a college education , thanks to a new specialized program offered at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg .
The program , called Ivy Power , will provide post-secondary education to students with intellectual disabilities .
Those entering the program will be paired with a peer mentor and will receive many of the benefits of the college experience , like work-study opportunities and internships .
Additionally , students will have the opportunity to participate in the campus ’ s student life activities and social organizations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fall 2020 semester .
Susan Teaford , of Down Syndrome of Louisville , explained why this type of program is so important .
“ I think that people with intellectual disabilities have a lot to give to the community , and they have a lot of learning left to do , ” she told the local News and Tribune .
“ Learning is for everyone .
Just because you have an intellectual disability , it doesn ’ t mean that you have to stop learning after high school and go to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our members with Down Syndrome to be able to continue to live their lives .
College gives all students a more complete social , emotional and educational experience , and it ’ s where we grow up.
” While this pilot program is the first of its kind at Ivy Tech , it ’ s far from the only program in the country .
Think College is a national organization dedicated to expanding and improving research into higher education programs for people with intellectual disabilities .
Its resource directory currently includes 288 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program for students facing intellectual challenges .
The scope of each program varies , but the intent is similar across the board : to provide life skills and foster independence so that these students can thrive .
READ : Madison has Down syndrome , but she graduated high school with a 3.7 GPA By all appearances , these college programs are working .
Last year , a story on Today featured several students who had graduated from inclusive college programs and now lead successful lives in the workforce .
Carly Riggs , engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best summed up the importance of these types of college programs .
“ Individuals with Down Syndrome and any intellectual disability , many of them say to me constantly that they just want to be like their brothers or sisters , and for many of them , they never thought they ’ d be able to go to college like their brothers and sisters , and it ’ s a huge deal when they do get that opportunity , ” she told the News and Tribune .
“ Just having the same opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the more that we see individuals with disabilities in a college setting and in the workplace and out living in the world , just being treated as a human being , the more humanity is going to keep getting better and better.
” If you ’ re interested in finding out more about programs in your area or how you can facilitate a similar program at your own school , visit the Think College website .
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Students with Down syndrome in Indiana now have a better chance of receiving a college education, thanks to a new specialized program offered at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg. The program, called Ivy Power, will provide post-secondary education to students with intellectual disabilities. Those entering the program will be paired with a peer mentor and will receive many of the benefits of the college experience, like work-study opportunities and internships. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in the campus’s student life activities and social organizations. The pilot program is expected to launch in the Fall 2020 semester.
Susan Teaford, of Down Syndrome of Louisville, explained why this type of program is so important. “I think that people with intellectual disabilities have a lot to give to the community, and they have a lot of learning left to do,” she told the local News and Tribune. “Learning is for everyone. Just because you have an intellectual disability, it doesn’t mean that you have to stop learning after high school and go to a day program. We just want all of our members with Down Syndrome to be able to continue to live their lives. College gives all students a more complete social, emotional and educational experience, and it’s where we grow up.”
While this pilot program is the first of its kind at Ivy Tech, it’s far from the only program in the country. Think College is a national organization dedicated to expanding and improving research into higher education programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Its resource directory currently includes 288 schools that all offer some type of program for students facing intellectual challenges. The scope of each program varies, but the intent is similar across the board: to provide life skills and foster independence so that these students can thrive.
READ: Madison has Down syndrome, but she graduated high school with a 3.7 GPA
By all appearances, these college programs are working. Last year, a story on Today featured several students who had graduated from inclusive college programs and now lead successful lives in the workforce.
Carly Riggs, engagement director of Down Syndrome of Louisville, best summed up the importance of these types of college programs. “Individuals with Down Syndrome and any intellectual disability, many of them say to me constantly that they just want to be like their brothers or sisters, and for many of them, they never thought they’d be able to go to college like their brothers and sisters, and it’s a huge deal when they do get that opportunity,” she told the News and Tribune. “Just having the same opportunities as anyone else is very important. And the more that we see individuals with disabilities in a college setting and in the workplace and out living in the world, just being treated as a human being, the more humanity is going to keep getting better and better.”
If you’re interested in finding out more about programs in your area or how you can facilitate a similar program at your own school, visit the Think College website.
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liveaction--2020-03-08--WATCH: Democratic Congresswoman compares abortion with ‘wisdom teeth extraction’

U.S. House of Representatives member Jackie Speier of California sought to minimize the health risks involved with abortion by saying abortion is safer than the extraction of wisdom teeth .
Speier was commenting on a case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday , challenging Louisiana ’ s requirement that abortion centers make arrangements for admitting women to nearby hospitals in cases of life-threatening complications .
In the short video , Speier can be heard to insist that the case “ has nothing to do with health care and has everything to do with politics.
” “ Abortions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could do on an outpatient basis , ” she asserted , “ safer than doing an endoscopy or wisdom teeth extraction.
” The pro-abortion California Democrat was quickly subjected to criticism on social media .
The dental-themed responses were nearly endless .
Some were noteworthy .
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(LifeSiteNews) A Democratic Congresswoman compared abortion with having wisdom teeth pulled.
Abortion is extremely safe. The risk of complication is lower than from a colonoscopy, wisdom tooth removal or a tonsillectomy, which do not require admitting privileges. The law before #SCOTUS is all about chipping away at Roe, NOT about protecting women. #MyRightMyDecision pic.twitter.com/q4siDHze6v — Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) March 4, 2020
U.S. House of Representatives member Jackie Speier of California sought to minimize the health risks involved with abortion by saying abortion is safer than the extraction of wisdom teeth.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier: Abortions are ‘safer than a wisdom teeth extraction’pic.twitter.com/DbqD1x5nke — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 5, 2020
Speier was commenting on a case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging Louisiana’s requirement that abortion centers make arrangements for admitting women to nearby hospitals in cases of life-threatening complications.
In the short video, Speier can be heard to insist that the case “has nothing to do with health care and has everything to do with politics.”
“Abortions are one of the safest procedures you could do on an outpatient basis,” she asserted, “safer than doing an endoscopy or wisdom teeth extraction.”
The pro-abortion California Democrat was quickly subjected to criticism on social media. The dental-themed responses were nearly endless. Some were noteworthy.
“My gums, my choice,” mocked one Twitter user.
My gums my choice — ?GeekArmy? (@GCgeekarmy) March 5, 2020


liveaction--2020-03-08--Who, where, why, and how many? Answers to your top four questions about late-term abortion

Despite American opposition to late-term abortions , these barbaric procedures occur more frequently in the United States than most people realize .
Years of polling conducted by Gallup have found that Americans consistently oppose abortion later in pregnancy .
As recently as January 2020 , a Marist poll commissioned by the Knights of Columbus found that a majority of Americans want to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy .
It also found that “ 7 in 10 Americans would limit abortion to , at most , the first three months of pregnancy .
The 70 % number is identical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poll , ” KOFC.org noted .
1 .
How many late-term abortions really happen ?
Live Action News previously documented that abortions committed in the second and third trimesters together totaled over 100,000 in 2017 alone .
Neither of the national reporting agencies — the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) and the Guttmacher Institute — specify abortions by weeks in the third trimester ; however , they both acknowledge that abortions committed at 21 weeks or greater represent 1.2 % to 1.3 % of all reported abortions .
Despite this flaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is that abortions committed at or beyond 21 weeks are far from insignificant .
Abortion procedures at this stage include D & E — a violent type of dismemberment abortion — described in the video below .
Another form is called induction abortion .
Read more about that gruesome procedure here .
A Live Action News analysis of data from state reporting agencies that list statistics by gestation revealed : • In three states , 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions accounted for 13-17 % of all abortions .
• In 12 states , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11-13 % of all abortions .
• In 19 states , 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions accounted for 6-10 % of all abortions .
A September 2019 analysis of states reporting by gestation , published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute , found significant numbers of late abortions .
Note the overall total differs from national estimates mentioned previously because 1 ) the state report may have been released after the national report or 2 ) Guttmacher surveys each abortion provider and rely on reported data alone .
• According to Guttmacher ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered abortions up to 20 weeks and 10 % up to 24 weeks .
• There are facilities which provide abortions even later in gestation .
• Planned Parenthood commits elective abortions up to the 24th week and opposes late-term abortion restrictions .
• An analysis of independent abortion facilities revealed that 94 % offer abortion at or beyond 22 weeks of pregnancy .
3 .
Which states allow abortion up to birth ?
• On the federal level , Roe v. Wade and its companion case , Doe v. Bolton , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of pregnancy for “ health reasons ” are legal .
• Live Action News previously reported , “ As defined by the Supreme Court ’ s rulings in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton , “ health ” can mean “ physical , emotional , psychological , familial ” … .
These provisions—which are rarely mentioned by media outlets—provide broad leeway to perform abortions in practically every case….
” While Roe made a provision for states to limit abortion after the second trimester , abortion advocates are working tirelessly to lift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion at a point in pregnancy when it has been documented that a preborn child feels pain .
A January 2020 analysis by the Guttmacher Institute noted the following states had no gestational restrictions : Live Action News has tracked several bills that allow abortion up to birth in the following states : • Illinois : The Illinois Reproductive Health Act , passed in 2019 , does away with the state ’ s ban on partial-birth abortion , allows for abortion at any time , for any reason , including for reasons of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several important regulations .
Abortionists have made clear that they believe the very state of being pregnant and not wanting to be is reason enough to commit an abortion .
• New York : On January 22 , 2019 , New York lit up One World Trade Center in pink to celebrate the passage of the Reproductive Health Act ( RHA ) , which codifies Roe v. Wade , allowing unfettered abortion up to birth , even for reasons of the mother ’ s broadly defined “ health.
” • Rhode Island : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion is legal without restriction up until “ viability ” — the point when a child could survive outside the womb ( a point that depends largely upon available medical technology , but is often around 22-24 weeks gestation , or 20-22 weeks post-fertilization ) .
After that point , it is legal until birth “ when necessary to preserve the health or life ” of the mother — which is completely unnecessary , since at that point it would be much safer for the mother to have an emergency C-section than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viable and therefore would have a good chance of surviving .
• Vermont : Last year , the Vermont House…gave preliminary approval to an expansive bill that will ensure legal abortion through all nine months of pregnancy with zero restrictions .
4 .
Why do women get late-term abortions ?
The abortion industry has admitted that abortion later in pregnancy is frequently committed on healthy babies .
Even the late abortionist George Tiller conceded late-term abortions are legal under the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton Supreme Court decisions : “ [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wide definition and the full implementation of Roe v Wade decision which allows us to do post viability terminations of pregnancy.
” Live Action News previously documented how late-term abortionist Warren Hern declared , “ I say every pregnancy carries a risk of death , ” and “ I will certify that any pregnancy is a threat to a woman ’ s life and could cause grievous injury to her physical health.
” Previously unearthed testimony from a 2015 court case revealed that Planned Parenthood considers all abortions to be “ medically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an abortion training program at the UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health reveals that physical health is almost never given as a reason for why a woman aborts after the first trimester .
One study cited the case of a “ 26-year-old Latina woman in New Mexico , who had an abortion at 28 weeks ’ gestation , [ saying ] , ‘ I was afraid of my boyfriend finding out , and I went [ to the abortion facility ] once he was in jail.
’ ” Despite the misplaced abortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marist poll reveals , “ [ A ] notable proportion ( 41 % ) of those who identify as pro-choice are more likely to vote for candidates who support restrictions , as are more than nine in 10 who identify as pro-life ( 96 % ) .
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Despite American opposition to late-term abortions, these barbaric procedures occur more frequently in the United States than most people realize. Years of polling conducted by Gallup have found that Americans consistently oppose abortion later in pregnancy. As recently as January 2020, a Marist poll commissioned by the Knights of Columbus found that a majority of Americans want to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It also found that “7 in 10 Americans would limit abortion to, at most, the first three months of pregnancy. The 70% number is identical to last summer’s NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll,” KOFC.org noted. However, a 2021 Marist poll found that this number had increased to 76%.
1. How many late-term abortions really happen?
Live Action News previously documented that abortions committed in the second and third trimesters together totaled over 100,000 in 2017 alone. Neither of the national reporting agencies — the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute — specify abortions by weeks in the third trimester; however, they both acknowledge that abortions committed at 21 weeks or greater represent 1% to 1.3% of all reported abortions. Despite this flaw, what both reporting agencies tell us is that abortions committed at or beyond 21 weeks are far from insignificant.
The data shows:
6,196 (estimated) late-term abortions in 2018 (CDC).
7,481 (estimated) late-term abortions in 2016 (CDC).
11,210 (estimated) late-term abortions in 2017 (Guttmacher).
Abortion procedures at this stage include D&E — a violent type of dismemberment abortion — described in the video below. Another form is called induction abortion. Read more about that gruesome procedure here.

A Live Action News analysis of data from state reporting agencies that list statistics by gestation revealed:
In three states, 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions accounted for 13-17% of all abortions.
In 12 states, 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions accounted for 11-13% of all abortions.
In 19 states, 2nd and 3rd trimester abortions accounted for 6-10% of all abortions.
A September 2019 analysis of states reporting by gestation, published by the Charlotte Lozier Institute, found significant numbers of late abortions. Note the overall total differs from national estimates mentioned previously because 1) the state report may have been released after the national report or 2) Guttmacher surveys each abortion provider and rely on reported data alone.
2. Who commits late-term abortions?
According to Guttmacher’s 2017 report, 25% of abortion facilities offered abortions up to 20 weeks and 10% up to 24 weeks.
There are facilities which provide abortions even later in gestation.
Planned Parenthood commits elective abortions up to the 24th week and opposes late-term abortion restrictions.
A 2020 analysis by the Abortion Care Network (ACN) reported that independent abortion facilites made up 66% of all facilities committing abortion beyond 16 weeks, 71% of clinics committing abortion beyond 19 weeks and 81% of those committing abortion after 22 weeks.
3. Which states allow abortion up to birth?
On the federal level, Roe v. Wade and its companion case, Doe v. Bolton, have made it clear that abortions in all months of pregnancy for “health reasons” are legal.
Live Action News previously reported, “As defined by the Supreme Court’s rulings in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, “health” can mean “physical, emotional, psychological, familial”…. These provisions—which are rarely mentioned by media outlets—provide broad leeway to perform abortions in practically every case….”

While Roe made a provision for states to limit abortion after the second trimester, abortion advocates are working tirelessly to lift any and all gestational restrictions to allow abortion at a point in pregnancy when it has been documented that a preborn child feels pain.
A December 2020 analysis by Guttmacher Institute found that:
43 states prohibit some abortions after a certain point in pregnancy.
22 states ban abortion between 13 and 24 weeks LMP.
1 state bans abortion at 20 weeks LMP (18 weeks postfertilization in state law).
17 states ban abortion at 22 weeks LMP (20 weeks postfertilization in state law) on the unscientific grounds that a fetus can feel pain at that point.
4 states ban abortion at 24 weeks LMP.
20 states impose a ban at viability.
1 state imposes a ban in the third trimester (25 weeks LMP onward)
Live Action News has tracked several bills that allow abortion up to birth in the following states:
Illinois : The Illinois Reproductive Health Act, passed in 2019, does away with the state’s ban on partial-birth abortion, allows for abortion at any time, for any reason, including for reasons of “health,” and struck down several important regulations. Abortionists have made clear that they believe the very state of being pregnant and not wanting to be is reason enough to commit an abortion.
: The Illinois Reproductive Health Act, passed in 2019, does away with the state’s ban on partial-birth abortion, allows for abortion at any time, for any reason, including for reasons of “health,” and struck down several important regulations. Abortionists have made clear that they believe the very state of being pregnant and not wanting to be is reason enough to commit an abortion. New Mexico : In 2019, the New Mexico state House of Representatives passed HB-51, an extreme bill that allows abortion up to birth.
: In 2019, the New Mexico state House of Representatives passed HB-51, an extreme bill that allows abortion up to birth. New Jersey : In 2020, lawmakers introduced a bill that would permanently
enshrine abortion as a right in the state throughout pregnancy.
: In 2020, lawmakers introduced a bill that would permanently enshrine abortion as a right in the state throughout pregnancy. New York : On January 22, 2019, New York lit up One World Trade Center in pink to celebrate the passage of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), which codifies Roe v. Wade, allowing unfettered abortion up to birth, even for reasons of the mother’s broadly defined “health.”
: On January 22, 2019, New York lit up One World Trade Center in pink to celebrate the passage of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), which codifies Roe v. Wade, allowing unfettered abortion up to birth, even for reasons of the mother’s broadly defined “health.” Rhode Island : A law recently passed in RI made abortion is legal without restriction up until “viability” — the point when a child could survive outside the womb (a point that depends largely upon available medical technology, but is often around 22-24 weeks gestation, or 20-22 weeks post-fertilization). After that point, it is legal until birth “when necessary to preserve the health or life” of the mother — which is completely unnecessary, since at that point it would be much safer for the mother to have an emergency C-section than a days-long abortion procedure. The child is viable and therefore would have a good chance of surviving.
: A law recently passed in RI made abortion is legal without restriction up until “viability” — the point when a child could survive outside the womb (a point that depends largely upon available medical technology, but is often around 22-24 weeks gestation, or 20-22 weeks post-fertilization). After that point, it is legal until birth “when necessary to preserve the health or life” of the mother — which is completely unnecessary, since at that point it would be much safer for the mother to have an emergency C-section than a days-long abortion procedure. The child is viable and therefore would have a good chance of surviving. Vermont: Last year, the Vermont House…gave preliminary approval to an expansive bill that will ensure legal abortion through all nine months of pregnancy with zero restrictions.
4. Why do women get late-term abortions?
The abortion industry has admitted that abortion later in pregnancy is frequently committed on healthy babies. Even the late abortionist George Tiller conceded late-term abortions are legal under the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton Supreme Court decisions: “[…W]e are able to use the wide definition and the full implementation of Roe v Wade decision which allows us to do post viability terminations of pregnancy.”
Live Action News previously documented how late-term abortionist Warren Hern declared, “I say every pregnancy carries a risk of death,” and “I will certify that any pregnancy is a threat to a woman’s life and could cause grievous injury to her physical health.” Previously unearthed testimony from a 2015 court case revealed that Planned Parenthood considers all abortions to be “medically necessary.”

A teaching module published by an abortion training program at the UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health reveals that physical health is almost never given as a reason for why a woman aborts after the first trimester. One study cited the case of a “26-year-old Latina woman in New Mexico, who had an abortion at 28 weeks’ gestation, [saying], ‘I was afraid of my boyfriend finding out, and I went [to the abortion facility] once he was in jail.’”
Despite the misplaced abortion enthusiasm of some politicians, the aforementioned Marist poll reveals, “[A] notable proportion (41%) of those who identify as pro-choice are more likely to vote for candidates who support restrictions, as are more than nine in 10 who identify as pro-life (96%).”
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liveaction--2020-03-08--Woman with Down syndrome runs for office in France: ‘I am fighting for inclusion’

Eleonore Laloux has never let Down syndrome hold her back in life .
Now , the 34-year-old is taking on a new challenge : running for a local council seat in France ’ s upcoming municipal council elections .
If Laloux wins , she will be one of the first women with Down syndrome in France to hold such a public office .
Laloux has run her campaign primarily by knocking on doors in her hometown of Arras in northern France .
With determination and a radiant smile , Laloux is well suited to canvassing .
She told the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fought hard to live with Down syndrome .
It doesn ’ t trouble me any longer.
” She added , “ Now I am fighting for inclusion .
Handicapped people have their place in society.
” She said she has “ loads of ideas ” that she works on daily .
Those ideas include audio and brail aides to help the hard of hearing and sight cross streets , electric buses with wheelchair ramps , and dedicated parks for dogs .
France has a history of discrimination against people with Down syndrome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies diagnosed with Down syndrome before birth in the country are killed through abortion .
This environment of deadly discrimination prompted France ’ s Conseil d ’ Etat to ban the positive and inspiring “ Dear Future Mom ” commercial in 2016 .
The reason given was that the sight of happy and smiling children and young adults with Down syndrome featured in the video was “ likely to disturb the conscience of women who had lawfully made different personal life choices.
” Despite this environment of prejudice and lethal discrimination against people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents raised her to be confident and self-directed .
They chose not to place her in a special education school .
Her mainstream education and daily challenges to be included have led her to advocate for herself and succeed in her job as a hospital administrator .
READ : Young woman with Down syndrome : UK discriminates against babies like me by aborting up to birth Running for office is not Laloux ’ s first time in the public eye .
According to the New York Post , she founded Friends of Eleonore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stigmas confronting individuals with Down syndrome , and has written a book , “ Down Syndrome , So What ?
” The mayor of Arras , Frederic Leturque , said of Laloux , “ The disability she has , the force of her character , the ideas she has , will make us think differently.
” The first round of elections will be held on March 15 .
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Eleonore Laloux has never let Down syndrome hold her back in life. Now, the 34-year-old is taking on a new challenge: running for a local council seat in France’s upcoming municipal council elections. If Laloux wins, she will be one of the first women with Down syndrome in France to hold such a public office.
Laloux has run her campaign primarily by knocking on doors in her hometown of Arras in northern France. With determination and a radiant smile, Laloux is well suited to canvassing. She told the New York Post, “I’ve fought hard to live with Down syndrome. It doesn’t trouble me any longer.” She added, “Now I am fighting for inclusion. Handicapped people have their place in society.”
She said she has “loads of ideas” that she works on daily. Those ideas include audio and brail aides to help the hard of hearing and sight cross streets, electric buses with wheelchair ramps, and dedicated parks for dogs.
France has a history of discrimination against people with Down syndrome. It is estimated that 86 percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome before birth in the country are killed through abortion. This environment of deadly discrimination prompted France’s Conseil d’Etat to ban the positive and inspiring “Dear Future Mom” commercial in 2016. The reason given was that the sight of happy and smiling children and young adults with Down syndrome featured in the video was “likely to disturb the conscience of women who had lawfully made different personal life choices.”
Despite this environment of prejudice and lethal discrimination against people with Down syndrome, Laloux’s parents raised her to be confident and self-directed. They chose not to place her in a special education school. Her mainstream education and daily challenges to be included have led her to advocate for herself and succeed in her job as a hospital administrator.
READ: Young woman with Down syndrome: UK discriminates against babies like me by aborting up to birth
Running for office is not Laloux’s first time in the public eye. According to the New York Post, she founded Friends of Eleonore, an association which challenges the social stigmas confronting individuals with Down syndrome, and has written a book, “Down Syndrome, So What?”
The mayor of Arras, Frederic Leturque, said of Laloux, “The disability she has, the force of her character, the ideas she has, will make us think differently.”
The first round of elections will be held on March 15.
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liveaction--2020-03-08--HIV-positive and pregnant? Here’s why you don’t need an abortion.

Crisis pregnancies can come in many forms .
Women can be pressured and coerced .
They can be scared about money .
Mothers might worry they can ’ t take care of the children they ’ re already parenting .
And still other women might have a sexually transmitted disease ( STD ) , and be scared of passing it on to their preborn child — especially an STD like the human immunodeficiency virus , or HIV .
The discovery of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s led to widespread fear and panic , as well as stigma and discrimination against people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades of research and information about HIV , misconceptions still fly , including the idea that being HIV positive means you can ’ t be a mother .
Abortion organizations have been known to profit from the assumption that abortion might be “ needed ” if a woman is HIV+ .
According to the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition , “ HIV positive women may need abortion care for various reasons.
” They continued : HIV positive women have also chosen abortions because of fears that our pregnancy would lead to our own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our older children motherless ; and that our babies might also contract HIV or be unhealthy or die soon after birth : which would cause immense suffering for the baby and grief for our families .
The pro-abortion site Rewire likewise argued that HIV-positive women need access to abortion , writing , “ Research shows that HIV-positive women seek abortions for many of the same reasons other women do , but also that HIV-positive status can raise unique issues , such as fear about how a pregnancy will impact a woman ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during pregnancy.
” READ : Pregnant from rape and HIV positive , this brave 14-year-old in India chose life But do women who are HIV positive actually need abortions ?
Or can they safely give birth ?
Thanks to advancements in medicine , there is no reason an HIV-positive woman can not successfully have a healthy child .
It is possible to transmit HIV from mother to baby during pregnancy , labor , and while breastfeeding .
But as the Department of Health and Human Services points out , continuing HIV treatment during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of transmission to almost zero .
Using formula instead of breastfeeding , and giving the baby anti-HIV medications after birth , can also lower the chance of transmitting the disease .
HHS reports that the number of cases of children infected with HIV from pregnancy , childbirth , and breastfeeding have dropped by 90 % in the last 30 years .
The CDC likewise reports that an HIV-positive woman can give birth to a baby completely free of HIV .
They also reported that perinatal diagnoses have further decreased by 41 % between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s recommended regimen for HIV-positive mothers is the same : continue the HIV regimen and have the baby tested for HIV periodically in the first few years after birth .
Nowhere is abortion mentioned as necessary , or even recommended .
But let ’ s say that the baby may end up as one of the very rare cases where transmission does take place .
Is that risk worth an abortion ?
No ; as long as an HIV-positive person continues receiving treatment , their life expectancy is , on average , age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population .
And treatment has improved over time as well .
The anti-retroviral drugs are now less toxic , with fewer side effects , and with more options if the drugs need to be switched up .
Now , some may argue that this is all well and good , but some women can not afford the cost of the drugs necessary to keep themselves — and possibly , their children — healthy .
But there are resources to help there , also .
HIV.gov offers numerous ways to pay for HIV treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program .
As the website explains : The program is for those who do not have sufficient healthcare coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV disease .
Ryan White fills gaps in care not covered by these other sources .
The program is divided into several “ parts ” to meet the needs of different communities and populations , and includes support for an AIDS Drug Assistance Program ( ADAP ) .
Of course , in developing countries , these resources are often not available .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer is to tell expectant mothers their only option is abortion ; it ’ s to work to provide these resources on a global scale , so no mother ever has to feel she can ’ t afford treatment , and therefore , must have an abortion .
Non-profit organizations like AVAC , the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation , and the International AIDS Society are leading the fight on that front .
It ’ s understandable to be scared in such a situation .
Every parent wants the best for their child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their children a disease that is considered a horrible , life-threatening terminal illness , is terrifying .
But HIV is now a manageable illness , and it is not only possible , but probable , to successfully carry a pregnancy and give birth without transmitting the disease .
You may be HIV-positive .
But it doesn ’ t mean you can not be a mother .
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Crisis pregnancies can come in many forms. Women can be pressured and coerced. They can be scared about money. Mothers might worry they can’t take care of the children they’re already parenting. And still other women might have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and be scared of passing it on to their preborn child — especially an STD like the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV. The discovery of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s led to widespread fear and panic, as well as stigma and discrimination against people who are HIV positive. And despite decades of research and information about HIV, misconceptions still fly, including the idea that being HIV positive means you can’t be a mother.
Abortion organizations have been known to profit from the assumption that abortion might be “needed” if a woman is HIV+. According to the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition, “HIV positive women may need abortion care for various reasons.” They continued:
HIV positive women have also chosen abortions because of fears that our pregnancy would lead to our own poor health or death, so rendering our older children motherless; and that our babies might also contract HIV or be unhealthy or die soon after birth: which would cause immense suffering for the baby and grief for our families.
The pro-abortion site Rewire likewise argued that HIV-positive women need access to abortion, writing, “Research shows that HIV-positive women seek abortions for many of the same reasons other women do, but also that HIV-positive status can raise unique issues, such as fear about how a pregnancy will impact a woman’s health, and concerns about transmitting HIV during pregnancy.”
READ: Pregnant from rape and HIV positive, this brave 14-year-old in India chose life
But do women who are HIV positive actually need abortions? Or can they safely give birth?
Thanks to advancements in medicine, there is no reason an HIV-positive woman cannot successfully have a healthy child. It is possible to transmit HIV from mother to baby during pregnancy, labor, and while breastfeeding. But as the Department of Health and Human Services points out, continuing HIV treatment during and after pregnancy can reduce the risk of transmission to almost zero. Using formula instead of breastfeeding, and giving the baby anti-HIV medications after birth, can also lower the chance of transmitting the disease. HHS reports that the number of cases of children infected with HIV from pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding have dropped by 90% in the last 30 years.
The CDC likewise reports that an HIV-positive woman can give birth to a baby completely free of HIV. They also reported that perinatal diagnoses have further decreased by 41% between 2012 and 2016. And ACOG’s recommended regimen for HIV-positive mothers is the same: continue the HIV regimen and have the baby tested for HIV periodically in the first few years after birth. Nowhere is abortion mentioned as necessary, or even recommended.

But let’s say that the baby may end up as one of the very rare cases where transmission does take place. Is that risk worth an abortion? No; as long as an HIV-positive person continues receiving treatment, their life expectancy is, on average, age 78 — on par with the typical population. And treatment has improved over time as well. The anti-retroviral drugs are now less toxic, with fewer side effects, and with more options if the drugs need to be switched up.
Now, some may argue that this is all well and good, but some women cannot afford the cost of the drugs necessary to keep themselves — and possibly, their children — healthy. But there are resources to help there, also. HIV.gov offers numerous ways to pay for HIV treatment, including federal resources for low-income Americans, like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. As the website explains:
The program is for those who do not have sufficient healthcare coverage or financial resources to cope with HIV disease. Ryan White fills gaps in care not covered by these other sources. The program is divided into several “parts” to meet the needs of different communities and populations, and includes support for an AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
Of course, in developing countries, these resources are often not available. But that doesn’t mean the answer is to tell expectant mothers their only option is abortion; it’s to work to provide these resources on a global scale, so no mother ever has to feel she can’t afford treatment, and therefore, must have an abortion. Non-profit organizations like AVAC, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the International AIDS Society are leading the fight on that front.
It’s understandable to be scared in such a situation. Every parent wants the best for their child, and the prospect of passing on to their children a disease that is considered a horrible, life-threatening terminal illness, is terrifying. But HIV is now a manageable illness, and it is not only possible, but probable, to successfully carry a pregnancy and give birth without transmitting the disease. You may be HIV-positive. But it doesn’t mean you cannot be a mother.
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liveaction--2020-03-09--As a teen mom, Mackenzie chose life twice: ‘I have the motivation to work hard every day’

( Pregnancy Help News ) Mackenzie was 17 years old when , after 13 positive home pregnancy tests , she decided she needed help .
Exhausted from emotion and lack of sleep , Mackenzie walked through the doors of the Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia—a non-profit pro-life hub located in southern New Mexico—and met Amanda Ramsey , the center ’ s executive director and co-founder .
“ I was scared because I was only 17 and had yet to tell a single soul , anxious because a million thoughts were running through my mind , ” Mackenzie wrote in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every one of those thoughts and fears and worries .
“ I didn ’ t want a baby ; it was about to be my senior year of high school and I wanted to go to college and get started on my life first , ” she wrote .
“ Until I realized it wasn ’ t about just my life anymore .
Through the help at the pregnancy center , I learned my baby ’ s life was just as important as mine , and I learned the choice I made for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would ever make.
” By this point , the father of her unborn child had moved and Mackenzie knew she couldn ’ t count on the support of her family .
Miserable from morning sickness , Mackenzie quit her waitressing job but persisted at school .
“ I was scared , but the center helped me be confidently scared , ” Mackenzie wrote .
She began attending parenting classes , very much aware of her single-parent-teen-mom status as she looked around the room , noticing the other women ’ s partners .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ However , with each class I attended , I learned more and more about how I could actually take care of the little baby whose life depended on mine , ” she wrote .
“ I was scared , but I became excited .
They were teaching us everything from parenting to the formation of the baby .
I was learning nearly everything about being my baby ’ s mother and learning everything he was going through inside of me.
” READ : Moms go to Congress to explain why they gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided information on prenatal care , labor , and delivery , empowering her in the lead-up to her baby ’ s birth .
“ The classes at the pregnancy center made me feel comfortable with having my baby and also helped me feel confident in the choices I made for my baby and my body , ” she wrote .
“ From the glucose test to the epidural , everything was my choice .
I learned how to change a diaper , how to swaddle my baby , and how to properly breastfeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could actually be a confident mother.
” Along with education , the center provided Mackenzie with some pricey essentials , including a breast pump and a car seat .
When her son finally made his appearance , Mackenzie was blown away by her love for her child .
“ Then the day came where my precious son was in my arms and it was at that moment that I found the definition and meaning of love , ” she wrote .
“ It was then I realized how amazing life was and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him.
” So impactful was her love for her son Dezmond that when she discovered she was pregnant again several weeks later , she wasn ’ t shaken .
“ Because of the bond I grew with my son , I did not hesitate about my options when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter , ” Mackenzie said .
Empowered to take on the world Four years after the birth of her son , Mackenzie and her family maintain a strong bond with the Pregnancy Center of Artesia .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ center nominated Mackenzie to share her story at a major event in Washington D.C.—Heartbeat International ’ s Babies Go to Congress , a program designed to educate lawmakers on the life-saving work of pregnancy help organizations .
Mackenzie eagerly accepted the opportunity when she was chosen by Heartbeat to join the team of five other moms and pregnancy help centers from across the country .
Then , just a few days before leaving for the trip this January , Mackenzie received news that her son ’ s father was not going to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating to Mackenzie , ” said Ramsey , the center ’ s director , who traveled with her .
“ She felt defeated before we even left.
” Still , Heartbeat encouraged Mackenzie and Ramsey to make the trip .
“ She struggled , ” said Ramsey .
“ All the new sights and sounds , she wanted to share with Dezmond.
” To take her mind off of missing her son , the duo arrived in D.C. early and did some sightseeing .
One of their stops was the Holocaust Museum .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her as we traveled to each floor , ” Ramsey said .
“ I shared with her the similarities between the Holocaust and abortion .
She was speechless.
” READ : Report : Most pregnancy centers get no public funding , but save communities tens of millions of dollars The next day , Mackenzie and Ramsey visited Capitol Hill to meet with the offices of their two U.S .
Senators and two U.S .
Representatives .
While there , they explored the underground system that connects the many office buildings and learned more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although Mackenzie had begun the day heartbroken over the absence of her son , she left feeling energized by having shared her story .
“ We very much enjoyed the experience and Mackenzie shared with me she felt empowered to take on the world , ” Ramsey said .
At the end of the week , Ramsey and Mackenzie joined hundreds of thousands of other pro-lifers at the annual March for Life , and even got the chance to see President Donald Trump give the first-ever presidential speech at the event .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cause for life .
“ The entire trip was put together like a symphony , ” Ramsey said .
“ That 17-year-old—who wasn ’ t even sure about having a baby just four years ago—had an audience of congressmen and women .
What an honor !
Choosing life is something to celebrate !
The combination of the Holocaust Museum , sharing her story with Congress and marching for life has made Mackenzie a pro-life advocate !
” Now with a cross-country trip to Capitol Hill under her belt , Mackenzie continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and teacher at a local hospital .
Her success , she said , is driven entirely by the two children she chose life for just a few years ago .
“ With the bond of both of them in my corner , I have the motivation to work hard every day , ” she said .
Editor ’ s Note : This article was published at Pregnancy Help News and is reprinted here with permission .
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(Pregnancy Help News) Mackenzie was 17 years old when, after 13 positive home pregnancy tests, she decided she needed help.
Exhausted from emotion and lack of sleep, Mackenzie walked through the doors of the Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia—a non-profit pro-life hub located in southern New Mexico—and met Amanda Ramsey, the center’s executive director and co-founder.
That meeting changed everything.
Confidently scared
“I was scared because I was only 17 and had yet to tell a single soul, anxious because a million thoughts were running through my mind,” Mackenzie wrote in a reflection. “And Amanda listened to every one of those thoughts and fears and worries.
“I didn’t want a baby; it was about to be my senior year of high school and I wanted to go to college and get started on my life first,” she wrote. “Until I realized it wasn’t about just my life anymore. Through the help at the pregnancy center, I learned my baby’s life was just as important as mine, and I learned the choice I made for my son was the most important choice I would ever make.”
By this point, the father of her unborn child had moved and Mackenzie knew she couldn’t count on the support of her family. Miserable from morning sickness, Mackenzie quit her waitressing job but persisted at school.
“I was scared, but the center helped me be confidently scared,” Mackenzie wrote.
She began attending parenting classes, very much aware of her single-parent-teen-mom status as she looked around the room, noticing the other women’s partners. That didn’t deter her.
“However, with each class I attended, I learned more and more about how I could actually take care of the little baby whose life depended on mine,” she wrote. “I was scared, but I became excited. They were teaching us everything from parenting to the formation of the baby. I was learning nearly everything about being my baby’s mother and learning everything he was going through inside of me.”
READ: Moms go to Congress to explain why they gave life to their babies
The classes also provided information on prenatal care, labor, and delivery, empowering her in the lead-up to her baby’s birth.
“The classes at the pregnancy center made me feel comfortable with having my baby and also helped me feel confident in the choices I made for my baby and my body,” she wrote. “From the glucose test to the epidural, everything was my choice. I learned how to change a diaper, how to swaddle my baby, and how to properly breastfeed. I began feeling as if I could actually be a confident mother.”
Along with education, the center provided Mackenzie with some pricey essentials, including a breast pump and a car seat. When her son finally made his appearance, Mackenzie was blown away by her love for her child.
“Then the day came where my precious son was in my arms and it was at that moment that I found the definition and meaning of love,” she wrote. “It was then I realized how amazing life was and how amazing it was to give life to him.”
So impactful was her love for her son Dezmond that when she discovered she was pregnant again several weeks later, she wasn’t shaken.
“Because of the bond I grew with my son, I did not hesitate about my options when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter,” Mackenzie said.

Empowered to take on the world
Four years after the birth of her son, Mackenzie and her family maintain a strong bond with the Pregnancy Center of Artesia. So strong, in fact, that the center nominated Mackenzie to share her story at a major event in Washington D.C.—Heartbeat International’s Babies Go to Congress, a program designed to educate lawmakers on the life-saving work of pregnancy help organizations.
Mackenzie eagerly accepted the opportunity when she was chosen by Heartbeat to join the team of five other moms and pregnancy help centers from across the country.
Then, just a few days before leaving for the trip this January, Mackenzie received news that her son’s father was not going to allow him to travel.
“This was devastating to Mackenzie,” said Ramsey, the center’s director, who traveled with her. “She felt defeated before we even left.”
Still, Heartbeat encouraged Mackenzie and Ramsey to make the trip.
“She struggled,” said Ramsey. “All the new sights and sounds, she wanted to share with Dezmond.”
To take her mind off of missing her son, the duo arrived in D.C. early and did some sightseeing. One of their stops was the Holocaust Museum.
“It was quite profound to watch her as we traveled to each floor,” Ramsey said. “I shared with her the similarities between the Holocaust and abortion. She was speechless.”
READ: Report: Most pregnancy centers get no public funding, but save communities tens of millions of dollars
The next day, Mackenzie and Ramsey visited Capitol Hill to meet with the offices of their two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Representatives. While there, they explored the underground system that connects the many office buildings and learned more about the country’s history. Although Mackenzie had begun the day heartbroken over the absence of her son, she left feeling energized by having shared her story.
“We very much enjoyed the experience and Mackenzie shared with me she felt empowered to take on the world,” Ramsey said.
At the end of the week, Ramsey and Mackenzie joined hundreds of thousands of other pro-lifers at the annual March for Life, and even got the chance to see President Donald Trump give the first-ever presidential speech at the event.
The two returned to New Mexico refreshed for the cause for life.
“The entire trip was put together like a symphony,” Ramsey said. “That 17-year-old—who wasn’t even sure about having a baby just four years ago—had an audience of congressmen and women. What an honor! Choosing life is something to celebrate! The combination of the Holocaust Museum, sharing her story with Congress and marching for life has made Mackenzie a pro-life advocate!”
Now with a cross-country trip to Capitol Hill under her belt, Mackenzie continues to excel as a mother, student, and teacher at a local hospital.
Her success, she said, is driven entirely by the two children she chose life for just a few years ago.
“With the bond of both of them in my corner, I have the motivation to work hard every day,” she said.
Editor’s Note: This article was published at Pregnancy Help News and is reprinted here with permission.
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