Archive for July 2023
Josh Mandelbaum runs for mayor of Des Moines on abortion platform
Des Moines mayoral candidate, Josh Mandelbaum, has made the expansion of abortion in Des Moines, Iowa, the centerpiece of his mayoral campaign. He’s fundraising on the issue with email letters like this: Dear [name], Last week, the Iowa Supreme Court made a crucial ruling in the fight for abortion rights. Their decision means that Iowans…
Read MoreIn Memory of a Supporter
On July 15, 2023, one hour after his 89th birthday and surrounded by his family, Dr. Kenneth Francis Conry died of complications from Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, the condition that slowly claimed his body over forty years, but mercifully never his sharp mind nor his loving spirit. Ken was born on July 14, 1934 in Los Angeles,…
Read MoreIowans are Pro-Life
In 2008 the Abortion Party dominated national and state politics. Barack Obama was the newly elected president and his party controlled Congress. Chet Culver was in his second year as Iowa governor after trouncing the Pro-Life Party’s candidate by ten votes. His party controlled the Iowa Senate 32 to 18 and the House by 56…
Read MoreOpinion: Iowans are pro-life, and today was a long time coming
Women do not need abortion. It does not empower them. It does not give them equality with men. It hurts them and causes lifelong pain. And the answer to our social problems is not to kill the child. By MAGGIE DeWITTE, Executive Director Pulse Life Advocates In spite of the fact that Iowans keep electing…
Read MorePress release from Governor Reynolds
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 CONTACT: Kollin Crompton, (515) 745-2840, Kollin.Crompton@Governor.Iowa.gov Gov. Reynolds Calls Special Session to Enact Pro-life Legislation DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds announced she will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Tuesday, July…
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