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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

Planned Parenthood updates endorsements for Anchorage races

AbortionMarch 19, 2020

Planned Parenthood sees Anchorage Assembly candidate Stephany Jeffers as a pro-abortion ally and has added her to a list of six candidates the abortion business hopes to see elected on the Anchorage Assembly and Anchorage School Board. Jessica Cler, Planned

Despite COVID-19, Alaska’s abortion centers remain open for business

AbortionMarch 18, 2020

Abortionists at Planned Parenthood locations in Alaska are continuing to kill unborn babies despite concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus. In a email to supporters across Alaska, the Northwest and Hawaii, Planned Parenthood’s regional CEO Chris

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