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Big abortion backs Al Gross in race against Sen. Sullivan

AbortionApril 9, 2020

Planned Parenthood has endorsed pro-abortion candidate Al Gross in his campaign against Alaska U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan. While running as an Independent, Gross is backed by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and has received support from the

Governor: Alaska’s ban on elective abortions is not political

AbortionApril 9, 2020

One day after including elective surgical abortions as part of a statewide ban on non-essential medical procedures in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy spent a large portion of his April 8 press conference explaining why abortion clinics were not exempted from the

Planned Parenthood condemns Alaska ban on elective abortions

AbortionApril 8, 2020

The Alaska Director of Planned Parenthood has condemned Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s April 7 order that all elective surgical abortions be immediately halted in order to preserve critical medical supplies for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We

Alaska bans surgical abortions during COVID-19 crisis

AbortionApril 7, 2020

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined other governors around the country in ordering a halt to surgical abortions unless done to preserve the life or physical health of a woman. A revised health mandate was announced on April 7 as part of a broader clarification

Coronavirus sheds light on our ‘essential’ values

AbortionApril 3, 2020

COVID-19 is, among many other things, a conversation starter. It touches nearly every part of life and has shed some unexpected light on what we most value. Here are few observations from the past week. JUNK FOOD & SPIRITUAL SUSTENANCE Last month,

Alaska budget explicitly limits abortion funding despite court orders

AbortionMarch 30, 2020

The Alaska Legislature’s latest operating budget, approved March 29 and sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for his signature, once again clearly bans any state funding of abortion, except in rare cases. As in past years, the budget includes money for the Department

Abortion business may profit from Anchorage alcohol tax

AbortionMarch 26, 2020

The largest provider of abortions in Alaska is throwing its support behind Prop. 13 which would institute a 5% flat tax on alcohol sales in Anchorage to raise funds for programs that help prevent child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance

Gov. Dunleavy asked to enforce emergency mandate with regards to abortions

AbortionMarch 26, 2020

Alaska, like most states, has ordered a halt to all non-essential surgeries. Despite the emergency order, Planned Parenthood in Alaska is continuing operations as normal. The state is concerned that non-essential surgeries are taking up valuable medical

Despite Alaska health mandates, Planned Parenthood ‘operating as normal’

AbortionMarch 25, 2020

Despite city and state orders to postpone all non-emergency surgeries in Alaska during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Anchorage is “operating as normal,” according to clinic staff. In a March 23 phone call, a staffer at

Pro-life prayer vigils suspended in Alaska, around the world

AbortionMarch 24, 2020

The annual spring 40-Days for Life prayer vigil, which was under way in more than 500 cities around the world was suspended on Sunday due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Each spring and fall, pro-life advocates from across the globe gather

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