My First Things column this week warns against the coming ”medical martyrdom,” by which I mean that the minions of the culture of death intend to require doctors, nurses, and facilities to either kill (abortion, assisted suicide, etc.) or get…
Winston Churchill's observation that "good and great are seldom in the same man" found exception in two exceptional men who passed away this last weekend. Brother Paul O'Donnell and Dr. John (Jack) Willke both brought the pro-life movement to new…
"Recently introduced legislation to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide presents a devastating threat to those who are older or living with disabilities," stated Chelsea Shields, Legislative Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. "This legislation is dangerous for the most vulnerable in our…
The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously struck down the country’s assisted suicide law in a ruling that puts at risk the safety of Canadians and creates more questions than answers, says Toronto human rights and constitutional lawyer Hugh Scher.…
For several years, I have been the resident prophet at the CBC, and if I don't say so myself, I have been quite prescient. But life in the prognosticating business is always a "what have you predicted for me lately,"…
Few things are more exhilarating than the March for Life. You get to join more than a half million right-to-lifers in our nation's capitol, joining in one voice to speak for those who can't in our society. The experience is…
The Anniversary of the Tragic Roe v. Wade Decision It seems like such a simple concept that we should protect life, especially at its most vulnerable stages. Yet, as we approach the 42nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme…
It has not been widely published, but Vermont proponents of the law to allow doctor-prescribed suicide (Act 39) were almost defeated or soundly defeated in the November 2014 election. • Incumbent Governor Peter Shumlin made passage of the Vermont law…
Wisconsin Right to Life Executive Director Heather Weininger has announced the hiring of Chelsea Shields as the Legislative/PAC Director effective November 10, 2014. Chelsea Shields joined Wisconsin Right to Life as the Communications Assistant in August 2014 after her time…