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U.S. BIRTH RATE FALLS TO LOWEST POINT IN MORE THAN A
CENTURY:
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“The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report being released Wednesday. The rate dropped for moms of every major race and ethnicity, and in nearly every age group, falling to the lowest point since federal health officials started tracking it more than a century ago. Births have been declining in younger women for years, as many postponed motherhood and had smaller families. Birth rates for women in their late 30s and in their 40s have been inching up. But not last year.”
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EXPERT ON WHY MORE WOMEN SHOULD ‘DO AWAY WITH’ HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION:
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“In a recent op-ed published by Angelus News, wellness expert Katie Breckenridge has observed that a growing number of women are deciding to go off hormonal birth control due to health concerns. Citing a rise in defensive promotional tactics across secular news outlets and social media platforms such as the Washington Post and TikTok, Breckenridge noted in her article the spread of ‘a growing nervousness among advocates of the pill,’ as more women begin to reject it for health safety reasons. ‘In recent months, there have been indicators that a new generation of women is rejecting the pill, not primarily on moral grounds, but on grounds of health,’ she wrote...”
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SOUTH DAKOTA EXTREME PRO-ABORTION AMENDMENT MOVES FORWARD:
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“A coalition working to put a measure to enshrine the ‘right’ to abortion in South Dakota’s constitution has announced that it has secured enough signatures to move forward with getting the measure on this year’s ballot. The group leading the effort, Dakotans for Health, announced Wednesday that it collected the signatures of more than 55,000 registered voters, far more than the 35,000 that were needed to proceed. South Dakota law currently protects nearly all preborn children from abortion. Members of the pro-life group Life Defense Fund warn that if passed, the proposed amendment would not only undo that law, but also allow abortion all the way to the point of birth.”
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PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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MOTHER'S DAY IS THIS SUNDAY: SUPPORT LIFE & CELEBRATE MOM!
Throughout the month of May, you can help us celebrate motherhood by giving in memory, in celebration, in gratitude, or in thanksgiving for a special woman or mother in your life! Whether it's your grandma, mom, aunt, or someone special, give her a gift to show her just how much you care.
When you donate to Pro-Life Wisconsin with a gift of any amount, Pro-Life Wisconsin will send a beautiful "spiritual bouquet" card to let her know that you are thinking of her and praying for her this Mother's Day. All donations fund Pro-Life Wisconsin's pro-life efforts as together we cultivate a society in which every human life is welcomed, treasured, and loved!
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Honor Mom Here
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN
The 4th Annual March for Life Wisconsin will take place in Madison again this year on Saturday, June 15, from 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m. Join Pro-Life Wisconsin and fellow pro-lifers from around the state as we march to commemorate the Dobbs decision that ended Roe and continue to fight for the rights of all of God's children, born and preborn! There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register to help us anticipate numbers.
Want to bring a group to the March? Have questions about the event? Contact Lesley - 262-796-1111 X116, Lesley.C@ProLifeWI.org.
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Registration and Schedule
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We are now accepting sponsorships for the March for Life Wisconsin!
Want to promote your business or group to the largest pro-life gathering in Wisconsin? We want to partner with you!
Sponsors are needed to help make the March for Life Wisconsin a success and cover costs for bringing in pro-life speakers, production of pro-life signs for the event, a/v costs, and more! For more information, email us at Info@ProLifeWI.org or call 262-796-1111.
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SIDEWALK COUNSELING NEWS
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Milwaukee sidewalk counselors reported five precious babies saved from abortion between April 29 and May 4.
On Thursday, one woman told us she resisted the pressure from her boyfriend to abort! Meanwhile, four more women were still on the fence about abortion. When we pray and witness to life on the sidewalks, we can help the Lord to soften even the hardest of hearts.
We need YOU helping save lives on the sidewalks! Find a location to pray and witness at below, or contact us to set up a sidewalk counseling class in your area here.
Milwaukee 40 Days for Life Milwaukee and Sheboygan are "365" locations, meaning they continue their vigil year-round. Contact Milwaukee vigil leader September at september3t@yahoo.com or Sheboygan vigil leader Germaine at ggsouik@gmail.com for more information and to help
save lives year-round.
In the Madison area? Join the "365 for Life" initiative! For additional information, contact Gwen at (608) 393-8545 or email her at info@vigilforlife.org.
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CHOOSE LIFE PLATES
SAVE LIVES, HELP WOMEN
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Since late October 2017, "Choose Life" license plates have been available to Wisconsin motorists, and every penny earned through the sale of the plates directly aids Wisconsin's incredible pregnancy resource centers and initiatives. Choose Life Wisconsin license plate sales have resulted in over $300,000 granted to Wisconsin pregnancy resource centers to date.
With a greater need to serve pregnant women in our state, please be a part of the mission to save lives and aid women, and get your Choose Life Wisconsin license plate today! For more information call Pro-Life Wisconsin at 262-796-1111 ext. 110. For a list of pregnancy resource centers in Wisconsin, visit CrisisPregnancies.org.
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PURCHASE YOUR CHOOSE LIFE WISCONSIN PLATE HERE
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Affiliate News and Announcements |
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About Our Affiliates
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Pro-Life Wisconsin's affiliates bring attention to the impact of abortion on Wisconsin's local communities through annual public, prayer-filled events.
Grassroots activism is at the heart of the pro-life movements efforts to build a culture of life. Real cultural change – the type of change that saves lives – will only happen neighbor to neighbor through a network of educated, caring and compassionate pro-lifers. That is what Pro-Life Wisconsin’s affiliate program is all about!
In addition, Pro-Life Wisconsin county affiliates participate promote Pro-Life Wisconsin’s speakers, provide local churches with pro-life materials and resources, participate in civic parades, host information tables and so much more!
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Looking for an affiliate in your area?
Contact Outreach Director Lesley at Lesley.C@ProLifeWI.org for more information and to get involved!
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Ongoing Affiliate Meetings/Activism
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CRAWFORD COUNTY (Life Guardians):
The Life Guardians pro-life group meets monthly in Boscobel. Email Heather at
heatherkramer79@gmail.com for more information or check out the Facebook page here.
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DANE COUNTY (Vigil for Life):
Vigil for Life uses its unique spiritual focus to build the culture of life in cooperation with other pro-life groups. Our "365 for Life" initiative brings peaceful witness and prayer to Madison's Planned Parenthood on a daily basis. For those wishing to sign up and pray with us outside of Planned Parenthood, please do so using this link. For
additional information, contact Gwen at (608) 393-8545 or info@vigilforlife.org.
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GREEN BAY (Pro-Life Green Bay):
Pro-Life Green Bay is an active pro-life ministry in Northeast Wisconsin and meets regularly throughout the year. For more information, email prolifegreenbay@gmail.com.
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LA CROSSE (La Crosse Life League):
We would like to see at least two people pray every day of the week outside Planned Parenthood (1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603). If you can commit to this weekly prayer, please let Marie Allen know. We encourage people to pray in groups of two if possible. You may choose your own time, and sidewalk counseling and signs are optional. Pro-Life literature is available if anyone wishes to distribute it. Questions? Call Marie at 608-784-5189.
Ongoing events: 4th Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Join us for a Pro-Life Prayer Hour in the Adoration Chapel at Blessed Sacrament Parish (130 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601).
Various times: Join us for prayer outside of Planned Parenthood, (1201 Caledonia Street, La Crosse, WI 54603) at 8:40a.m. after the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. James most Tuesdays and at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. Call or text Marie at 608-799-9196 with questions.
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MILWAUKEE:
Join us every Tuesday at 6:00p.m. (rain or shine) to pray the Angelus followed by the Rosary in preparation for sins of ingratitude at the Fatima Shrine (141 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213).
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PRICE COUNTY:
Join Pro-Life Wisconsin Price County for our monthly meetings. We meet every second Tuesday at 6:00p.m. at First National Bank in Phillips (366 N. Lake Drive, Phillips, WI 54555). Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Patti McCormick at jandpmac6@gmail.com.
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY:
Please join us in prayer every first Monday of the month from 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. to exercise your First Amendment Free Speech rights in the public right of way (nearest to Marcus Cinema) in Oshkosh, near Planned Parenthood (3768 Koeller Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902). Bring your own sign or use one of ours! Contact Don Doro at 920-279-3496 or at ddurawa1@yahoo.com.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS:
Please join us in prayer on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:00p.m. along 8th Street near Planned Parenthood (1355 S. 8th Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494). Gather in the parking lot at 3:45p.m.
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Click on the Courtesy Announcements image to view other pro-life and faith-based events in your area.
Have a pro-life or Christian event that you would like to share with our email list? Submissions are welcome at Info@ProLifeWI.org or call Teresa Wolfe at 262-796-1111 X115.
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PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE
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If you find yourself facing a difficult or unexpected pregnancy, your local Pregnancy Resource Center is here to offer support. Pregnancy Resource Centers are committed to providing you with essential services on a free or low-cost
basis, including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, medical exams, prenatal care, STD testing, and treatment. Staff at PRC’s listen and ensure that you are provided educational resources on topics such as parenting and adoption, and they provide services such as material assistance, sexual risk avoidance education, and post-abortion recovery support. Visit CrisisPregnancies.org.
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