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House Committee Hears Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act

Protection from Disability-Targeted Abortion September 20, 2017 (Cincinnati, OH): Today the Ohio House Health Committee is heard arguments for House Bill 214, the Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act. While every unborn child deserves protection from abortion death, House Bill 214 is helpful in protecting those targeted for destruction due to cultural
New Pro-life Coalition Formed for Ohio

A new coalition of Ohio pro-life organizations announced its formation at the Bringing America Back to Life conference in Cleveland last week. The Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio (RTLACO) will focus on developing and strengthening local grass roots pro-life leadership; using a consistent, holistic pro-life standard to evaluate
Respect Life calendar for 2017

By Gail Deibler Finke Whether you’re looking for an at-home event to attend in solidarity with the March for Life in Washington, D.C., or you want to become a more active witness for the dignity of life throughout the year, Greater Cincinnati offers many ongoing seasonal, and one-time pro-life events
Help offered to family of fetus found in wastewater treatment plant

Workers at the Cincinnati wastewater treatment plant on Gest Street reported that they found the remains of a human fetus around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati said the mother and family of the fetus were of great concern and urged them to take
2017 brings new hopes for life

Long-time March for Life participants are looking to this year’s national event with hope and expectation. While both Republicans and Democrats have occupied the White House in the 44 years since Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, no candidate for president has ever promised to do more to restrict
Felony Penalties for Assisted Suicide in Ohio

December 23, 2016 (Cincinnati, OH): During the slate of legislative activity the past few weeks during lame duck session, the Ohio House and Senate added class 3 felony penalties to existing sanctions against assisted suicide in Ohio, signed into law by Governor Kasich. These human life protections were in
Ohio House Mulls “Heartbeat Bill” Veto Override

By Gail Finke A coalition of pro-life groups that includes both Cincinnati and Cleveland Right to LIfe are supporting an effort to override Governor Kasich’s veto of the “Heartbeat Bill.” The bill would outlaw most abortions in Ohio by limiting killing an unborn baby to the time before his or
Second Pro-Life Bill sent to Governor Kasich

By Gail Deibler Finke A second law restricting abortion in Ohio is on Gov. John Kasich’s desk today. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Act would ban abortions after 20 weeks. Like the so-called “Heartbeat Bill,” which reached the governor Wednesday (See our story Here) this legislation passed one state house in the
Pro-Life “Heartbeat Bill” Goes to Governor in Late-Night, Lame Duck House Session

By Gail Finke Ohio’s so-called Heartbeat Bill, which would ban abortion after a baby’s heartbeat can be detected, was passed by both state Houses on Tuesday and is now on Gov. John Kasich’s desk. Crafted with the help of many Catholic attorneys and pro-life advocates, including the late Dr. Jack
Dr. John “Jack” Willke, champion of unborn, dies at 89
By Walt Schaefer The unborn have lost a dear friend, a protector, and a champion. Dr. John C. “Jack” Willke, perhaps the most visible and outspoken advocate for the life of the unborn, died Feb. 20 — two months short of his 90th birthday. Dr. Willke was preceded in death