Defense Counsel Confident David Daleiden Will Walk Free for Planned Parenthood Videos
By Monte Larrick   |   02.02.16
An attorney representing two undercover life activists says, the defense is working vigorously to have the charges brought against David Daleiden and his associate dismissed. Daleiden’s attorney, Peter Breen, says that Planned Parenthood’s legal punches could bring even more negative...
Shaming Indeed
By   |   01.27.16
Abortion and promiscuity. Planned Parenthood and “slut shaming.” I was reminded on this, the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disgraceful Roe v. Wade abortion-on-demand opinion, how inexorably linked are America’s abortion death culture and her ongoing sexual revolution....
New Poll Shows Americans are Pro-Life on Abortion as Roe v. Wade Turns 43
01.21.16
As Roe v. Wade turns 43 this week and Americans mark more than four decades of unlimited abortions, new polling data shows they want a change in the direction of protecting unborn children.
Planned Parenthood Abuses the Law to Stop Dissent
01.20.16
Last year, a number of academics penned a letter to the Obama administration demanding a criminal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) investigation into those who disagree with man-made global warming, following the lead of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. As we wrote at the time, this would be an abuse of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law—a law designed to go after organized crime, such as drug cartels and the Mafia.
March for Life Chicago Draws Thousands
By Monte Larrick   |   01.19.16
Thousands of people from Illinois and neighboring states braved the bitter cold in Chicago to March for Life on Sunday. The annual rally for the unborn also put a spotlight on Planned Parenthood’s thriving abortion business in the African-American community....
New Year Brings Focus Pro-Life Legislation in Illinois
By Monte Larrick   |   01.12.16
State lawmakers will be focusing on Illinois’ budget mess during the weeks and months ahead. But a pro-life leader in the General Assembly warns anti-life bills could also gain attention. In the meantime, State Representative Peter Breen is holding out...
2016 SpeakOut Illinois Conference to Feature Dr. Anthony Levatino
01.06.16
Join the IFI Team and many other great pro-life advocates at the annual SpeakOut Illinois Conference. This year's event will be held on Saturday, January 30 at the Chicago Marriott in Oak Brook. The theme this year is, #IllinoisLivesMatter This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Anthony Levatino, a pro-life physician from New Mexico. Before having a change of heart on the issue of abortion he was an OBGYN who also performed abortions.
Pro-Life Movement Looks to Save Lives and Money in Illinois
By Monte Larrick   |   01.06.16
Life activists have a budget cutting idea for Governor Rauner–end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood in Illinois. Over the past five years the cash-strapped state has sent the big abortion provider 45-million dollars. That’s money that could be going to...
I Speak for the Child
11.27.15
When we say that women have a "right" to choose, what is it they are choosing? What are the consequences of their choice, a choice which is surely not medically or morally neutral, a choice for which someone pays a price?
Ask Gov. Bruce Rauner to Defund Planned Parenthood of ALL Taxdollars
By David E. Smith   |   11.19.15
Last month, Illinois Family Institute and the Christian Emergency League held a Jericho Prayer March around the executive mansion in Springfield.  More than two hundred people joined us to pray, protest, and call on Governor Bruce Rauner to end all...
10 Lowest-Rated Brands for Christian Consumers
11.06.15
Faith Driven Consumer, representing 41 million Christian consumers who spend two trillion dollars annually, has earned wide recognition for rating the faith compatibility of consumer and entertainment brands, as well as serving as a voice for its community. Yesterday, the group announced the first annual Faith Equality Index (FEI)-the only industry benchmark to measure compatibility with Faith Driven Consumers-as well as a rating of the top 7 brands.
Pro-Lifers March Around the Governor’s Mansion in Protest of Planned Parenthood
By Monte Larrick   |   11.03.15
While defunding Planned Parenthood makes fiscal sense for cash strapped Illinois, life activists are also reminding Governor Rauner of his moral obligation to sever the tax dollar pipeline to the big abortion provider. On Saturday, hundreds of citizens marched and...
Why Family Matters, And Why Traditional Families Are Still Best
11.03.15
It’s been a good month for champions of the traditional family, but don’t expect the family wars to be ending any time soon. In recent weeks, a barrage of new evidence has come to light demonstrating what was once common sense. “Family structure matters” (in the words of my American Enterprise Institute colleague Brad Wilcox, who is also the director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia).
Dear Planned Parenthood: Stopping Illegal Profiteering From Baby Body Parts Does Not Erase Past Profiteering
By   |   10.31.15
To recap, undercover videos by the Center for Medical Progress have revealed Planned Parenthood’s potential involvement in four illegal activities: 1) selling baby body parts for profit; 2) manipulating abortion procedures to secure the choicest and most intact baby body...
Planned Parenthood’s Adorable Aborted Baby Hearts
By Laurie Higgins   |   10.28.15
The Center for Medical Progress just released another undercover video exposé of a Planned Parenthood affiliate, this one in Austin, Texas. Dr. Amna Dermish, the sole abortionist at this Planned Parenthood abattoir, performs over 3,000 abortions per year on babies...
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