by Texas Right to Life | Jul 1, 2008 | Abortion, News, Newsletter
Since abortion was legalized in 1973, the African American community has been absolutely devastated. Almost half of all African American pregnancies end in abortion—16 million tiny lives have been lost. Dr. Martin Luther King once said, “The...
by Texas Right to Life | May 1, 2008 | Bioethics, Newsletter
What is Terminal Sedation? Terminal sedation (also known as deep sedation) is the medical practice of administering sufficient palliative drugs to render a patient unconscious. This type of sedation is usually used only when lesser pain management is...
by Texas Right to Life | Apr 1, 2008 | Bioethics, Newsletter
Stem cells are the basic building blocks of physiological tissue: they are cells not yet differentiated into specific types of tissue. Adult stem cells are multipotent, meaning that they have the potential to become many types of tissue. Scientists believe...
by Texas Right to Life | Mar 1, 2008 | Newsletter
Prior to World War II, Germany enacted Operation T4—a program through which mentally and physically disabled individuals were euthanized in mass numbers. Upon the recommendation of Alfred Hoche, a noted psychiatrist, and Karl Binding, a prominent scholar of...
by Texas Right to Life | Feb 1, 2008 | Newsletter
Pro-Lifers are often attacked because we vote on just one issue—Life. We are criticized for supporting or rejecting a candidate based on his or her commitment to defend innocent human life. This position, however, is defensible in several ways....
by Texas Right to Life | Jan 1, 2008 | Abortion, Newsletter
January 22, 2008, marks the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton court decisions legalized abortion on demand in America. Since then, women have been able to legally terminate their pregnancies through all nine months...
