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The Declaration of Independence affirms life among humanity’s “unalienable Rights.” This most basic human freedom should be protected in public policy.

 

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A Pro-Life Agenda for the 118th Congress

Mar 1, 2023 14 min read

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Melanie Israel

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The Number of Abortions in the U.S. Fell in 2020, Resuming Long-Term Trend

May 16, 2023 23 min read

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Illinois, When It Comes to Euthanasia, Don’t Be Like Canada Liana Graham

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Unplugging the “Tesla of Euthanasia” Emma Waters

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We Have a Duty To Protect the Unborn Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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The Cost of Keeping What’s Left of Roe v. Wade Is Too High Thomas Jipping

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Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson: A Victory for the Rule of Law Sarah Parshall Perry

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Grace Melton
Senior Associate, DeVos Center for Human Flourishing
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Melanie Israel
Visiting Fellow, DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family
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Jay W. Richards, PhD
Vice President, Social and Domestic Policy
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Emma Waters
Policy Analyst, Center for Technology and the Human Person

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