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Social Distancing is Pro-Life: Coping with COVID-19
By practicing social distancing, we can each help protect the lives of those around us.
Mar 18, 20204 min read


Poetry: Time
by Grace Przywara For J & T I. About a minute to sift through what termination would mean: one less child in the broken, breaking system....
Mar 18, 20201 min read


Building Networks and Bridges: the Consistent Life Network
In today’s work for peace and justice, connectivity and shared intelligence are often game-changers.
Mar 18, 20205 min read


Making War Obsolete: An Interview with John Reuwer of World Beyond War
It is hard to remember a time the United States has not been at war.
Mar 18, 20209 min read


Abortion Workers and the Right to Live Free from Violence
“They’re so pro-life, they’ll kill you for it.”
Mar 18, 20206 min read


What Personal Storytelling Leaves Out: A Suggestion on Alternate Approaches to Activism
by John Whitehead -- A common practice among activists or commentators on political controversies is to invoke personal stories. Someone...
Mar 17, 20204 min read


Suicide Prevention for All
Assisted suicide allows physicians, health care providers, and the legal system to put their own
interests before the interests of the...
Mar 17, 20205 min read


Having a Child with an Adverse Fetal Diagnosis: A Personal Testimony
by Sarah St. Onge Connors — When the editors of Life Matters Journal reached out to me and offered to let me tell my story here, I...
Mar 17, 20207 min read


Here's a list of businesses offering free services during the outbreak
As schools close and companies pivot to remote work in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, many people, particularly students and...
Mar 14, 20201 min read


In Sickness and In Health: Reflections on Death, Disability, and Caregiving
Every person, no matter their level of dependency, deserves to live free from violence.
Feb 28, 20204 min read


Should We Support the ERA?
We need to work towards a world where both women and our unborn children are given the rights that we deserve.
Feb 17, 20202 min read


Eugenics Is Not the Answer
America has an abhorrent, and often overlooked, history of eugenics practices. It has been present since the early 1900’s.
Feb 17, 20203 min read


Sexual Assault is Not Pro-Life
Sexual assault treats the victim as an object, rather than as a person. It ignores their humanity and their right to safety.
Feb 14, 20202 min read


All Against Ableism
A Lost Opportunity for Building Common Ground in the Pro-life and Disability Rights Movement by Sophie Trist -- I have wanted to...
Feb 14, 20204 min read


Some History of the Consistent Life Ethic
Each instance of human dignity is indispensable, and cannot be traded for profit, politics, or ideology.
Feb 8, 20202 min read


Consistent Cupcakes
Too often, when we think differently about issues, we create an “us vs. them” mentality. This dichotomous thinking allows us to demonize
Jan 30, 20203 min read


Dear Michelle Williams, Abortion is NOT in Our Interests
by Molly Sheahan — On Monday night you accepted your Golden Globe award with the words, "I'm grateful for the acknowledgement of the...
Jan 7, 20202 min read


Teen's Death in Border Patrol Custody Highlights Lack of Concern for Human Life
by Stephanie Hauer — Carlos Hernandez Vasquez was only 16 years old when he arrived at the US border in May 2019. Because his medical...
Dec 20, 20193 min read


Everyday Advocacy
by Jessica Vozella — Many people both young and old are getting more involved and vocal about politics and social issues. This is both a...
Dec 12, 20193 min read


Rodney Reed’s fight is not over
by Stephanie Hauer — All human beings deserve justice, and our country has enshrined in its legislation the right for a fair trial. Even...
Dec 10, 20193 min read
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