Posts by Pulse Life Advocates
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.
Read MoreGreatest 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…
Read More“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?”
Read MoreGreatest Love Songs Ever: #14 “I Will Always Love You”
What is the best selling love song in history? Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” a #1 hit song on 3 separate occasions.
Read MoreA letter from Maggie DeWitte to our supporters
I want to see you at our upcoming Christmas Gala 2025 on November 22nd. A Christmas Gala unites pro-life supporters in a single, joyous room.
Read MoreGreatest Love Songs Ever: #15 “I Get a Kick Out of You”
We’re down to the top 15 songs in our countdown of the 52 Greatest Love Songs Ever! This week’s entrant is Cole Porter’s 1934 classic,
Read MoreHow does Democratic Socialism affect the family?
Prominent Democratic politicians increasingly embrace the credo of Democratic Socialism. Democratic socialism goes far beyond mere economic policy suggestions. Its followers have placed a bullseye on the traditional family unit.
Read MoreGreatest Love Songs Ever: #16 “Crazy”
“Crazy” was a wildly successful country love song made possible by the convergence of three country music superstars: Patsy Cline on vocals; Willy Nelson as songwriter; and Floyd Cramer on piano.
Read MoreGreatest Love Songs Ever: #17 “Someone to Watch Over Me”
I introduce you to the greatest American songwriter in history: George Gershwin. He collaborated with his lyricist brother, the great Ira Gershwin, in creating a shockingly expansive library of classic love songs, in spite of his abbreviated life.
Read MoreDid you miss our celebration of America 250?
Pulse executive director, Maggie DeWitte, delivered a barn burner of a speech which links the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence to the pro-life cause.
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