LifeLine Articles

November is National Adoption Month, and this year welcomed newly famous adoptive mom Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Justice Barrett and her husband have seven children, including two adopted from Haiti, demonstrating that every life is precious and deserving of love.

An update on the ethical considerations surrounding COVID-19 vaccine development. Several vaccine candidates have connections to cell lines derived from aborted fetal tissue, while others have been developed using ethical methods. We encourage support for ethically produced vaccines.

PPCFL is an approved tax-exempt Public Charity under section 501(c)(3). We must build a pro-life majority in the electorate. At Pikes Peak Citizens for Life, we are working toward this goal every day through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Is it true that almost all late-term abortions are performed for medical emergencies? No — this is a narrative fabricated without data to manipulate public opinion. If a mother has a medical emergency, the appropriate response is delivery, not abortion. Late-term abortion procedures are excruciating and cruel.

Due Date Too Late submitted over 137,000 petition signatures. Circulating petitions in a challenging COVID-19 environment, volunteers exceeded all expectations. The initiative would ban abortions after 22 weeks in Colorado, giving a voice to the most vulnerable.

It is sad but true that vaccines often contain tissue derived from aborted babies. There are currently 23 existing vaccines containing cells from aborted babies. Dr. Maurizio Ragazzi of Children of God for Life urges an ethical COVID-19 vaccine development process.

The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition reported that nursing home residents with COVID-19 may be experiencing discrimination by being denied beneficial life-saving treatment. Reports of concerning situations during the pandemic have highlighted the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable populations.

Together for Life, the pro-life community-building events hosted by PPCFL on the 3rd Sundays of January and February, were fun and informational gatherings. We strongly believe there is great potential through strengthening the bonds within our pro-life community.

Approximately 8,000 Coloradans gathered January 11 on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol. Attendees urged voters and officials to support Initiative 120, known as Due Date Too Late, which would ban abortions after 22 weeks. Supporters continue collecting signatures to qualify for the November ballot.

As we draw near to our 2nd anniversary of Sidewalk Advocates for Life in Colorado Springs, we share a snapshot of activity during 2019. We held 5 basic training events attended by 55 advocates, reminding our community of the tragic reality of abortion and offering hope and help to women in crisis.