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It’s a GIRL: An unexpected adoption story

by Kristan Hawkins | May 21, 2014
Ashley and Charles Baldwin got the surprise of their life when they learned that they would soon be the parents of a baby girl! Here is the story of two pro-life activists who have gone above and beyond to help a young mother and to save her baby girl: We received a phone call two weeks ago that has forever changed our
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Abuse, Violence, and Abortion: What can we do?

by Kristan Hawkins | May 15, 2014
While abortion advocates spin the tale of “women’s rights” and “reproductive justice,” they have to knowingly ignore the truth to advance their agenda. More often than not, abortion decisions are not made freely or willingly; they are made out of fear and desperation. Despite years of slogans and rallies, legal abortion has not freed women. Abortion has opened the door for the exploitation
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Summer Break: Time for a Vacation from Outreach?

by Kristan Hawkins | May 12, 2014
Summer is here! Finally, you can enjoy 3 months of glorious sunshine, zero homework assignments, and carefree days! Just. In. Time. Time to take a break from pro-life activism, volunteering at your local PRC, planning the group events… Now, I’m not saying that you must abandon all your summertime joy and relaxation! However, keep in mind that the abortion industry does not take a
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World’s Toughest Job

by Kristan Hawkins | May 8, 2014
Job Position: Director of Operations Requirements: Great mobility Constantly on your feet High stamina 135+ hours per week. Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skill Preferred skills in medicine, finance, and culinary art No breaks available No holiday No time to sleep 365 days a year  
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Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month: What can you do?

by Kristan Hawkins | May 5, 2014
  According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, nearly 3 in 10 girls will become pregnant before the age of 20. In 2012, 305,388 teens (ages 15-19) gave birth. Meanwhile, about 18% of women obtaining abortions are teenagers (i.e. about 200,000). Due to these high numbers, many people are rightly concerned about the need for education and resources for
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Reaching out to Post-Abortive Peers

by Kristan Hawkins | May 1, 2014
On a college campus, it is an unfortunate reality that many of your peers have experiences with abortion. Research shows  that 44% of all abortions are performed on college aged women (ages 19 to 24); this is nearly 500,000 college-aged women each year. With so many of our peers recovering from abortion, we need to be ready to face difficult conversations about abortion and
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Great Pregnancy Outreach Resources (FREE!)

by Kristan Hawkins | April 28, 2014
Effective activism and outreach require the right tools! Our materials need to reach a vulnerable audience with a message of hope, and they have to have good information to guide a peer to resources and support. Check out these great outreach tools that you can use on campus or in your local community. Contact Beth to find out what other free resources
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Dear Jon

by Kristan Hawkins | April 24, 2014
By: Kristan Hawkins, President It’s been almost 3 years since Students for Life of America team members Kortney Blythe Gordon, her pre-born daughter Sophie, and Jon Scharfenberger were killed by a drunk driver. Today on what would have been Jon’s 25th birthday, our team at Students for Life has written a letter to Jon on the progress students across the United
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Brooke Foster: Athlete, Student, Mom

by Kristan Hawkins | April 21, 2014
24-year-old North Texas shortstop Brooke Foster isn’t just an athlete. She’s a competitor. She has worked hard to claim her prowess on the field. North Texas coach Tracey Kee said, “It’s not until you get out here on a daily basis and see what the kid does. She just plays the game flat out… she’s just constantly a true competitor.
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The cost of being a teen mom

by Kristan Hawkins | April 17, 2014
Each year, over 700,000 American teens, ages 15 to 19, become pregnant. According to the Guttmacher Institute (2008), over 425,000 teen pregnancies result in births. Unfortunately, about 180,000 of these teen pregnancies end in abortion, and about 100,000 end in miscarriage. While shows like 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom sometimes glamorize the struggles of these young girls, being a teen mom is
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