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City of Topeka and Shawnee County declare war on human trafficking

The Shawnee County Commission, at their meeting on April 5, voted to approve a resolution “declaring war” on human trafficking. The City of Topeka’s governing body had voted 9-0 on April 3 ...

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Missouri House passes protections for unborn babies after 20 weeks

The Missouri House gave final approval this week to a bill that will provide protection from abortion for unborn babies who are capable of feeling pain, beginning at 20 weeks fetal age. ...

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Judge rules taxpayers must pay for illegal immigrant abortions

A federal judge has ruled that American taxpayers must pay for the abortions of illegal immigrant minors and that the Trump administration must help them obtain the procedure. The ruling applies to ...

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Abandoned at birth because of skin deformities, woman gets makeover

Irina Pavlutskaya was abandoned as a baby after she was born with rare physical deformities, the Daily Mail reports. Children with even minor medical conditions or even easily treatable deformities are usually ...

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Missourians visit Capitol today to support life

Missourians will descend on the state’s Capitol today for the annual Pro-Life Action and Lobby Day. The event, organized by Missouri Right to Life, has been a tradition for decades as constituents ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Washington State to legalize ‘selling babies’

Washington State is set to legalize commercial surrogacy, a move children’s rights advocates say amounts to the selling of babies. It awaits the governor’s signature. Stacey Manning, giving testimony before lawmakers, said ...

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Walmart feels backlash for treatment of pregnant employee

Despite clear federal laws barring discrimination against pregnant workers, some corporations still unlawfully treat pregnant employees as if they are second-class citizens. In the latest case to make the news, Walmart refused ...

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After three scans, KC family has identical triplets

A “one in million” set of identical triplets have been born in Kansas City. Baby boys Ron, Elkanah and Abishai Choge were born just minutes apart to parents Nicole and Caleb Choge ...

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God will carry us through the hard times

What the short life, and death, of our daughter taught us about God and ourselves. Allie Rose would have been 4 this year. She would be learning her letters, colors and Sunday ...

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Missouri Pro-Life Legislative Update

Missouri Right to Life extends sincere thanks to Governor Eric Greitens and to the Missouri Legislature for their passage of Senate Bill 5. Many unborn babies and their mothers will be protected ...

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Kansas Pro-Life Legislative Update

President Donald Trump made good on one of his campaign promises early in his presidency by nominating strong conservative judge Neil Gorsuch as the successor to the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice ...

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College student takes stand against abortion

While the pro-abortion side would like everyone to believe they are really pro-choice and not pro-abortion, it’s truly a deception. Making abortion “safe, legal and rare” is just smoke and mirrors. Abortion ...

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Saturday walk lets you make a difference for the unborn

Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers will hold their annual Walk for Life on Saturday, June 3 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at their Overland Park office located at 10901 Granada Lane. ...

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Pro-Life Lobby Day in Missouri Capitol Tuesday

Tuesday, March 14, the pro-life community will descend on the Missouri State Capitol for the annual Missouri Right to Life “Show Me Life” Lobby and Action Day. The public is invited to ...

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Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King, on 2016 election

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This Presidential election, many are saying they will vote for the “lesser of two evils”. Won’t it be better to vote for “what’s good for America?”  Voting on the issues trumps evil hearts ...

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Hartzler shares testimony at gala

“God had a purpose for my life and gave me the most amazing family,” stated Tiffany Hartzler through tears as she shared her testimony at an Anniversary Gala of the LIGHT House ...

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The LIGHT House ‘Revs Up’ for Gala

Want a look at some of world’s rarest autos? You’ll have a chance at The LIGHT House benefit “Gala” on April 9, 2016 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Armacost Museum in Grandview. ...

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A Culture of Life: How local organizations are changing lives

Click HERE for our National Respect Life feature story. Youthville works to connect kids with foster families The need for foster homes in Kansas is staggering. More than 6,000 children in the ...

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Alternatives Clinic: Life-Saving Help in a Life-Changing Way

Alternatives Clinic is a nonprofit medical clinic and pregnancy resource center in Harrisonville providing services to Cass County and surrounding areas since 1992. The clinic is staffed by two part-time Registered Nurses ...

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Vitae launches campaign to help women, save lives in KC

The Vitae Foundation launched an advertising campaign in the greater Kansas City area in December, which will continue for six months. The media campaign includes Google paid search and mobile advertising. “We’re ...

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Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers: fighting the battle, one life at a time

How do you battle abortion one life at a time? Through the compassionate care of pregnancy resource centers like Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers in Overland Park and Shawnee. Ministries like Advice ...

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New Monitor for The Women’s Clinic Makes Big Difference

We all know that when it comes to TV monitors, bigger is always better. A bigger monitor also can be lifesaving, especially if it vividly reveals the little arms, legs and heartbeat ...

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The LIGHT House is 30!

For 30 years, The LIGHT House has given hope to young women facing untimely pregnancies. Offering a variety of services to girls in need, we strive to provide the most comprehensive, Christ-centered ...

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Reflections on a Reconciliation Weekend with If Not for Grace Ministry

“If Not For Grace” — What is grace? How big is grace? How is grace given? Who qualifies to receive it? The Lord granted me new glimpses into what heavenly grace really ...

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Youthville works to connect kids with foster families

The need for foster homes in Kansas is staggering. More than 6,000 children in the state are currently in foster care due to abuse or neglect; many are waiting right now for ...

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