Pro-life leaders expressed their strong objection to President Biden’s promise Tuesday (Oct. 18) to make enshrining Roe v. Wade in law his legislative priority if Democrats control Congress in January. If voters elect more Democrats to the U.S. Senate and keep his party in the majority in the House of Representatives, the “first bill” he […]
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Mobile abortion clinic to open in S. Illinois
Illinois is set to be the first state to have a Planned Parenthood mobile abortion clinic operating within its boundaries. The clinic will offer medication abortions at the onset, but eventually provide surgical abortions too. It is expected to be operational in southern Illinois by the end of this year. Yamelsie Rodriguez, president and CEO […]
Leatherwood targets bridge-building, pro-life actions
Brent Leatherwood says he senses a new spirit of cooperation among Southern Baptists. Previously “people were quick to criticize…to assume the worst,” he said. “My sense is that may be diminishing…. I think Baptists are realizing we can work together and be a voice that helps improve the situation” in the current culture. If that’s […]
Critics say ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ is a misnomer
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the Respect for Marriage Act as early as the first week of September. The Act, which many of the bill’s opponents say is misnamed, would codify same-sex marriage into federal law. Some states, including Illinois, have already codified same-sex marriage into their state laws. While in other […]
Poll questions pro-choice numbers
Marches in large cities have resumed, including one in Springfield July 9, but the protests are mostly by people angered by the overturning of legalized abortion on the federal level. Pro-life demonstrations are more likely outside abortion clinics. The rallies raise the question: How pro-choice is Illinois? Gov. J. B. Pritzker said, “The majority of […]
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