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Protesters Gather in Olympia on Roe V. Wade Anniversary
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON - Several thousand pro-life protesters gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Tuesday to mark the 37th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in this country. Carrying red roses and signs such as "Abortion is murder" and "Women regret lost motherhood," the group marched to their place in front of the dome. The crowd spilled out on to the grass between the Legislative building and the Temple of Justice, where the state Supreme Court meets, where a dozen abortion-rights advocates stood on the steps with their own signs.
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Roeder Case Stirs Global Reactions
Judge Warren Wilbert's words in a Wichita courtroom are bouncing from national blogs to the Harvard Law School to other continents. Every comment by Wilbert in the first-degree murder trial of Scott Roeder this week has been open to second-guessing and living-room litigation. Drawing the most criticism is Wilbert's analysis of the Kansas voluntary manslaughter law that, if allowed, could give the jury an option of convicting Roeder on a charge less than murder in the slaying of abortion provider George Tiller.
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Star Parker to Speak at March for Life Rally
It is with great honor, excitement and anticipation that CECForLife will be sponsoring our annual rally in Washington and will be hearing from the dynamic and passionate Star Parker. Star speaks on the issue of Life with authority, knowledge and clarity. Quite frankly, no one does it better. She will encourage and energize Pro-life people to remain in this fight with a heart to win. This event is open to the public so please tell everyone you know to come to this great event on Thursday night January 21 at the Holiday Inn at 550 C STREET SW WASHINGTON, DC. The rally will begin with a service of Holy Communion at 6:30 PM followed by time of Praise. Star will speak at approximately 7:45 PM.
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Dozens to Discuss Abortion Experiences
Actress Jennifer O'Neill and civil rights activist Dr. Alveda King are among those scheduled to testify about their abortion experiences Friday outside of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
There are 45 scheduled speakers for Silent No More.
Georgette Forney, co-founder of Silent No More, said the event will coincide with March for Life.
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Missouri works to dodge abortion funding
A Missouri lawmaker is taking action to block possible federal abortion mandates that accompany the much-debated healthcare bill.
Republican State Senator Scott Rupp has introduced a bill that would protect his state from abortion mandates proposed in healthcare reform. He explains that the method of doing so is in accord with the U.S. Constitution.
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Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi Leads Personhood Effort
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant has lent his support to a state personhood amendment by asking voters to sign a petition to obtain the 90,000 signatures required to have the measure become eligible to be put on the 2010 ballot.
If the referendum were to be successful, Mississippi's constitution would be amended to say that life begins at "the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof."
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