A tribute to the founder of Pulse Life Advocates, Carolyn Thompson
Our founder, Carolyn Thompson, leaves behind a remarkable pro-life legacy. Iowans For Life is the longest-standing pro-life group in Iowa. It rebranded in 2021 as Pulse Life Advocates and has seen its reach expand to every corner of the state.
HHS: Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in May!
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born May 25 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined. This brings the overall total to 81 infants since the law went into effect more than two decades ago.
Who are YOU in the eyes of God?
Pope Leo published his first papal encyclical last month, titled “Magnifica Humanitas.” He presents important theological ideas in this treatise on ‘magnificent humanity,’ beginning with the title. Is humanity magnificent? Pulse Life Advocates certainly thinks so. But something like half of American voters apparently don’t agree …
Here’s the letter we sent to Congress on Wednesday
With the conclusion of efforts to provide funding to ensure America’s physical safety, Congress must immediately turn its attention to the fiscal, moral, and conscientious concerns of the American people by addressing the impending expiration of the moratorium on taxpayer subsidization of the abortion industry.
Is this really healthcare?
Abortion proponents characterize each form of abortion as healthcare. Let’s review the way these procedures work. Suction Dilation and Curettage (D & C) The abortionist dilates the woman’s cervix using metal rods or medication,…
Iowa Legislature passes bill restricting abortion pills via telehealth
The Iowa Coalition of Pro-life Leaders played a critical role! The Iowa Legislature approved House File 2788 Sunday, a bill that would restrict access to abortion-inducing medications like mifepristone through telehealth and mail-order prescription services. The legislation…
BREAKING: $10,000 Pulse Pro-Life Scholarship Winning Essay Selected!
PULSE Life Advocates created a $10,000 scholarship in 2025. Nominees needed to provide 3 letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and complete an essay answering the following question: “Is it ethical for Christians to advocate…
“Not all moral issues have the same moral weight”
“Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. For example, if a Catholic were to be at odds with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion.
Here’s the letter we sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Pulse Life Advocates joined Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and 70+ other pro-life organizations in sending the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. We call on this administration to end its lax policies on mail-order abortion.
A Medicine For Our Times
The Nicene Creed is a medicine for our times. We live in an era when many say you have your truth and I have my truth, suggesting that truth is malleable. The Nicene Creed is an affirmation that the Truth of our faith is firm and timeless, just as set today as it was when the Creed was written more than 16 centuries ago. The Creed is especially vital if one meditates with open mind on the obvious pro-life implications of this 223 word text.