Iowa's Statewide Pro-life Organization Celebrates America 250

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Advocating for the protection of life in Iowa from fertilization to natural death Since 1972

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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.

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Battling the Culture of Death ... One Heart and Mind at a Time.

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Changing the Culture - One Heart at a Time

Our mandate is to defend the right to life from fertilization until natural death.

The battle against the throw away culture of death is being won and hearts and minds are changing. The pro-life movement continues to grow as more young people are flocking to the movement. But there is more work yet to be done to protect the sanctity of all human life.

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Supervillain of the week

August 15, 2026

Pulse Life Advocates recognizes Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey with the distinction of ‘supervillain of the week.’ She signed into law a particularly evil piece of legislation, sweeping away the last vestige of protection for the unborn child. 

The War on the Nuns

August 12, 2026

Men and women who live sacrificial lives in service to others are typically regarded with great respect. Historically, nuns shine as exemplars of authentic social justice outreach, garnering universal respect down through the ages. But now we live in an era characterized as a war on nuns.

Why are socialists so pro-abortion?

August 8, 2026

Socialism is in the news more than ever as one socialist-leaning politician after another wins their races in Democratic party primaries. Some even call themselves communists. The movement is led…

The most important theme of “The Odyssey”

July 31, 2026

This blogpost is less interested in the relative merits and demerits of The Odyssey itself than in its timeless theme: the desire to go home. The entire film is about Ithaca’s King Odysseus’ quest to return home after a 20 year absence. As Odysseus, portrayed by Matt Damon, says: “No one can stand between me and home, not even the gods.”

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.

Pro-Life Leaders

We are a proud founding member of the Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders in Iowa

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..

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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.

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