by John Carey, WVFL Legislative Coordinator Abortion Opt-Out and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Have Been Introduced (Charleston – January 24, 2014) West Virginians for Life is supporting two bills during this legislative session: the ObamaCare Abortion Opt-Out (H.B. 3081, S.B. 272) and the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.B. 2364, S.B. 388). Both
GET YOUR LIST of ABORTION OPT-OUT SUPPORTERS HERE! John Carey Gaining perspective on Abortion in West Virginia (Charleston - January 17, 2014) West Virginians for Life (WVFL) has worked to prevent the expansion of abortion funding through the health care polices offered in the New Health Care Exchange. We have explained that 24 states
WVFL PresidentWanda Franz, Ph.D. Dear West Virginians for Life Member, It is once again time to renew your membership in West Virginians for Life. Since January, 1973, when Roe v Wade and Doe v Bolton Supreme Court decisions were promulgated, over 56 million innocent, unborn have been killed by abortion. There is no
John Carey GET YOUR LIST of ABORTION OPT-OUT SUPPORTERS HERE! (Charleston - January 9, 2014) The session began on Wednesday and already by Thursday the sparks were flying in the House Chamber as the leadership of the House worked to consolidate power, and limit the ability of the Republicans to advance legislation, through
Capitol Report John Carey Abortion Opt-Out Update by John Carey, WVFL Legislative Coordinator West Virginians for Life firmly believes it is time for the pro-life values of the people of West Virginia to be reflected in the legislation advanced by state leaders. At the brand new start of a new year, now is the time
The 2013 Teen Essay Contest Winners have been determined and West Virginians for Life wishes to congratulate all six of them beginning with the Senior Essay Division. These students range from tenth through 12th grade. The third place winner is Shane Manuel Bolinger (10th grade) of Bridgeport, OH, the second place winner is Anastasia Williamson
WVFL PresidentWanda Franz, Ph.D. Dear Friends for Life, It is my great joy to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the blessings of the season. It is certainly a time to think of family and the excitement of children as we welcome the birth of our savior. Everyone in the pro-life
WVFL PresidentWanda Franz, Ph.D. Dear Friends, If you were able to attend the annual Rose Dinner raising money for WVFL Educational Trust Fund, thank you for contributing. This year, our guest speaker was Melissa Ohden, survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion performed in Iowa in 1977. She was found in a closet
Click here for petition Click here for educational flyer ___________________________________________________________________ Dear Friends, WVFL President Wanda Franz, Ph.D. In August, the pro-abortion movement in West Virginia sponsored a campaign attacking Attorney General Morrisey for his call to examine the lack of oversight provided for the abortion facilities in the state. This gave us an opportunity to
Hear Melissa Ohden's powerful story on November 15. Melissa Ohden is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion in 1977. Despite the initial concerns regarding Melissa’s future after surviving the attempt to end her life and being born alive at approximately seven months gestation, she has not only survived but thrived. Melissa’s