Author: Tom Faranda
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Charlie Gard has died – in the arms of the Lord
The Rev. Patrick Mahoney of Washington DC, who is well known in pro-life activist circles, commented a couple of days ago that Charlie had been baptized. Inevitable. And the Judge insisted the baby go into hospice rather than home with his parents. Charlie Gard, 'beautiful little boy' at heart of dispute, dies This is from…
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“Farewell, Charlie Gard” – Wall St. Journal editorial
As the family made the decision to not pursue further therapy. Full editorial below. "State to his parents: How dare you look for a second opinion." Charlie Gard has come to the end of the line. On Monday his parents announced they are giving up their appeal to have him undergo experimental treatment in the…
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In Memory of Josephine Milani
The pro-life community lost an icon with the passing of Josephine Milani in May, 2017. If you had the privilege of knowing her, you are blessed. She was born in 1916, but her youthful appearance belied her true age. Her smile and positive outlook refreshed us as we fought for the dignity of the unborn…
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Pro-life millennial women speak out – send this around!
Highly recommended! This is posted on the America Magazine (The Jesuit publication) youtube channel. Insightful. Worth the five minutes to watch.
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Excellent: Mt. Kisco NY Lifechain big success, 3/4 mile of coverage
Great job by all concerned. And mostly a positive response by people passing. Hundreds and hundreds of cars went by as the Lifechain was on the main drag – Rte 177 – but right through town so people were moving slowly. Here’s what the day looked like –
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Westchester Putnam RTL PAC a Great Success
UPDATE: Note the correction in the comments section as to the number of attendees! It was an impressive turnout of over 125 people for the Autumn Harvest Breakfast at the River View in Hastings-on-Hudson on Saturday, September 24! Alan Mehldau once again brought us a PAC fundraiser that was high on style and positive networking…
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Good showing by prolifers outside PP’s “Gala” fundraiser in Rye Brook
The annual Peconic PP fundraiser – no doubt brings in 100’s of thousands of dollars. Held at the Westchester Hilton on Westchester Ave. As guest speaker they brought in Wendy Davis, the pro-abortion Democrat who ran for Governor in Texas (and lost 59%-38%). Her claim to “fame” is a filibuster against a bill to add…
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Women’s Equality Day Reformed – another wonderful event
The 15th annual commemoration, this year celebrating the 96th anniversary of women's voting rights. Held Friday, August 5th, as always in the Westchester County Board of Legislators' Conference Room in the County office building. It is a "reformed" celebration, because for 28 years pro-life women were banned. We hope you will find the time to…
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Pope Francis again voices complete opposition to the death penalty
Pope Francis: ‘Death Penalty Is Unacceptable’ Pope Francis has reaffirmed that the death penalty is unjustifiable today. In a video-message transmitted tonight to the participants of the VI World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Oslo, Norway, underway through June 23, the Pontiff stressed, “Nowadays, the death penalty is unacceptable, however grave the crime of the…
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The Scarsdale suicide debate – video, links, and highlights
This past Monday, April 24th; at the Scarsdale Library, which WAS NOT fully equipped for the disabled! Disability rights advocate and one of the evening's guest speakers, Anna Fay was unable to access the raised section – the speaker's area – because there was no permanent or temporary ramp. You can see it in this…