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Compassion and care for women, babies top Kansas legislative agenda

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The pro-life movement in Kansas is promoting a legislative agenda this year that encompasses true compassion and life-affirming care for women and their children. We understand the difficult circumstances many pregnant women ...

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Coffee company gives $300k to crisis pregnancy centers

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Seven Weeks Coffee, which is named after the stage in a woman’s pregnancy when her preborn child is the size of a coffee bean, has donated more than $300,000 to crisis pregnancy ...

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Kansans for Life releases 2024 agenda ahead of rally

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With abortions skyrocketing in Kansas due to a court ruling and defeat of a 2022 pro-life referendum, Kansans for Life is adjusting its agenda for 2024. On Thursday, the state’s largest pro-life ...

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Pro-life Kansans to rally at Capitol Jan. 24

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Kansans for Life will hold the annual Rally and March for Life in Topeka on Wednesday, January 24. The day will be full of events including an interdenominational worship service and a ...

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Missouri files lawsuit in fight against mail-order abortion drugs

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to consolidate a major challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of at-home abortion drugs sent by mail. The ...

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40 Days for Life events across Missouri, Kansas this week

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Several events are planned this week revolving around the close of this year’s 40 Days for Life campaign The movement focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to ...

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KS judge strips 25-year-old pro-life ‘Right to Know Act’

Today a Kansas judge blocked protections guaranteed to women by the “Woman’s Right to Know” Act. The ruling leaves women even more vulnerable to a predatory abortion industry, says Kansans for Life ...

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Black faith leaders stand up for life ahead of Ohio vote

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Although African Americans often have been the silent minority in the fight for life, they are beginning to make their voices heard. More than 100 black faith and community leaders in Ohio ...

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Steven: From Orphan to Overcomer

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As a child, Steven Durst’s life felt out of control. “My childhood was a mess filled with confusion and uncertainty,” stated Steven. “I felt unsure and insecure regarding my future. Always moving ...

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Supreme Court declines to hear appeal by pro-life group that exposed Planned Parenthood

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Pro-life activists facing heavy fines for releasing undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood employees will not be able to argue their case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The court earlier this week declined ...

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New California Senator Laphonza Butler led national pro-abortion group

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler, the head of EMILY’s List, a pro-abortion fundraising organization, to serve out the remainder of the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s term. “As we ...

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Missouri Right to Life-Western Region speaking for life

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Missouri Right to Life is a National Right to Life affiliate and our state’s oldest and largest grass-roots pro-life organization. Founded in 1974 as a response to the outcry over the legalization ...

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Parkville Women’s Clinic Provides Support for Unplanned Pregnancies

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Ava* is a young, unmarried woman without a high school degree. Her baby’s father was in basic military training out of the state with graduation in a month.  She was living with ...

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What Can I Do?

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The heart and mission of If Not For Grace Ministries can be found in Isaiah 61:1-3, where we are called to “bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives…to comfort ...

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100 waiting families

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Experts estimate that there are around 2 million hopeful adoptive families in the US who are waiting to adopt a baby. However, annually only around 20,000 babies are placed for adoption privately ...

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“Create a revolution for life”: Actor Kevin Sorbo challenges Vitae Foundation supporters

Never underestimate the ability of a few determined people to change the course of history. Twelve disciples turned the world upside down after the resurrection, and a handful of men set events ...

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Pro-life leaders call out Trump for softening stance on abortion

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Leading pro-life organizations are expressing concern about former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about his position on abortion. He called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ six-week ban “a terrible thing” and abandoned a push ...

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NFL star Benjamin Watson now helping lead fight for unborn

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Benjamin Watson was a star tight end in the NFL, but he believes his current position is far more important. Watson is on a mission to save the unborn, working with a prominent ...

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Progressive pro-life Democrat joins 2024 presidential race

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The latest person to join the 2024 presidential race has an unusual policy position. Despite being a progressive Democrat, Terrisa Bukovinac is pro-life. She is the founder of the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, ...

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VP Harris silent what limits she would place on abortion

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Vice President Kamala Harris is drawing increased scrutiny as the health of President Joe Biden seems to become frailer. She offered a muddled response to a question about abortion limits when she ...

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Missouri abortion petitions criticized by both sides

Both sides of the abortion debate are criticizing six initiative petitions filed last week seeking to add rape and incest exceptions to abortion restriction in Missouri. Filed by Republican political operative Jamie ...

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Actor Kevin Sorbo headlines Vitae Foundation dinner at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 26

Chiefs games won’t be the only events drawing crowds to Arrowhead Stadium in September. The Vitae Foundation will hold its annual Kansas City pro-life dinner at the stadium’s North Club on Sept. ...

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Texas Judge Rebukes Southwest Airlines for Violating Flight Attendant’s Religious Freedom

A Texas District Judge has reprimanded Southwest Airlines for infringing upon a flight attendant’s religious liberties and distorting the court’s ruling when communicating with its employees. District Judge Brantley Starr issued a ...

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Abortions in Kansas skyrocket as court hears challenge to state’s remaining pro-life laws

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A Kansas District Court on Aug. 8 will hear arguments challenging abortion laws that require women to be informed. On Aug. 8 a district court in Kansas will consider what information abortion ...

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Pro-life states expand help to pregnant women, infants following Roe ruling

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Republican-led states are taking the lead in expanding protections for women and children in low-income households, particularly in areas where abortion is now illegal or restricted after the U.S. Supreme Court determined ...

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