Iowa's Pro-Life Leaders
Defending life from fertilization to natural death since 1972
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Stay on the pro-life pulse with Pulse Life Advocates
Founded in 1972, Pulse Life Advocates is the longest-standing, original non-profit, pro-life organization in Iowa. We're dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring a new generation to value the sanctity of all human life from fertilization to natural death. Our executive director, Maggie DeWitte, is the spokesperson for the Iowa Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders.
Battling the Culture of Death ... One Heart and Mind at a Time.
We advocate at the state capitol,
in classrooms, and at events across
Iowa on the following issues...
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Greatest Love Songs Ever: #12 “I Only Have Eyes For You”
By Tom Quiner, Board President, Pulse Life Advocates “My love must be a kind of blind love, I can’t see anyone but you.” These two lines launch the viewer on…
Tensions within the pro-life movement
The rightwing of the pro-life movement demands abolition of abortion without compromise. The leftwing demands a “consistent ethic of life” which considers abortion the moral equivalent of other social justice issues, including immigration, welfare, capital punishment, and war. Pulse Life Advocates and allies in the Iowa pro-life movement pursue a middle ground.
Greatest Love Songs Ever: #13 “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”
By Tom Quiner, Board President, Pulse Life Advocates Out of all the songs on this list of the 52 Greatest Love Songs Ever, Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My…
“You are the temple of God”
Last Sunday’s readings at Mass seems particularly relevant when interpreted from a pro-life perspective. St. Paul writes (1 Corinthians 2:9c-11, 16-17): “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
National March For Life
Every year we take students and adults by bus on a pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington D.C. This is truly a life changing event!
Iowa March for Life
Iowans have the courage to stand up publicly for our beliefs. That is why the Iowa March is such a success and continues to grow.
Crisis Pregnancy Help
Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? You are not alone. There are loving and supportive organizations throughout the state just waiting to help you with whatever you need. Reach out and get the support you need today..
The Pro-life Blogger
This book follows the progression of the pro-life movement in Iowa and across the country and features pro-life successes and setbacks over the dramatic sweep of the last seven years.
It offers human stories, faith insights, political maneuverings, and cultural clashes impacting life issues.
Order Online or pick one up at Divine Treasures on Hickman Ave. in Des Moines.
Free Resource Book
Women have been lied to. Get the true information on contraception and family planning. Download our free booklet with scientific research of these important issues.