Nat Hentoff, Great Defender of Human Life
by Wesley J. SmithNat Hentoff epitomized that “power of life.” So, fare thee well, you wonderful Jewish, atheist, civil-libertarian, leftwing pro-lifer. Continue Reading »
Silver Linings for Never Trumpers
by Michael NovakWhatever the inward intentions of President-elect Trump, one of the consequences of his shocking victory is the possibility of a reprieve from the death sentence otherwise awaiting millions more unborn persons. Continue Reading »
Making Sense of It
by Francis X. MaierMaybe the only satisfying thing about the November 8 election of Donald Trump as president was the shock on the part of America’s pollsters, media, and leadership class, as the inconceivable actually happened.
Why did it happen? Continue Reading »
A Culture of Life in
the Walking Dead
by Abigail Rine Favale
Six seasons into the show, characters on The Walking Dead discover that taking on the immense risk of bringing new life into the world is what counts as really “living” (as opposed to merely surviving). Continue Reading »
We Need to Win the Aesthetic, Not the Argument
by Carl R. TruemanPro-life success is a cause for rejoicing, but it may not offer a paradigm of hope for opponents of the current sexual revolution. Continue Reading »
Trump Needs To Reach Out to Pro-Lifers
by Michael J. NewDispatches from the National Right to Life Committee's annual convention. Continue Reading »
A Subjective Definition of “Death” Would Unleash Great Evil
by Wesley J. SmithMost people understand the word “death” to mean the end of biological life or, as Merriam-Webster defines it, “a permanent cessation of all vital functions.” But now an influential cadre of utilitarian bioethicists wants to redefine it to include a subjective and sociologically based . . . . Continue Reading »
Trump Is No Pro-Lifer
by Robert P. GeorgeWhen candidates for high office are faking it in order to persuade a party's base that, appearances and past record to the contrary notwithstanding, they really, really are “with the program,” they step into dangerous territory. They need to say what the base wants to hear. Indeed, they need to . . . . Continue Reading »
CPAC’s Pro-Life Panel
by Michael J. NewOn Friday afternoon, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) hosted a panel on pro-life issues. It was moderated by Julie Hocker of the American Conservative Union Foundation. Panelists included Congressional candidate Lenny McAllister, abortion survivor and pro-life activist Gianna . . . . Continue Reading »
Don't Kill the Moon
by Alexi SargeantThe long-running British sci-fi staple Doctor Who has quietly become one of the most pro-life shows on television. Under the tenure of showrunner Steven Moffat, there has been a strong pro-life subtext for several seasons of Doctor Who. Even before Moffat took the reins of the show, he wrote a pair . . . . Continue Reading »
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