VSHL in the News

VSHL President Olivia Gans Turner was interviewed in a story on legislation that lead to taxpayer funding of abortions. The story appeared in January on WAVY's website. From the story: In a hearing earlier this week, McLellan said removing the prohibition would not lead to taxpayers paying for abortions. However, Olivia Gans Turner, president of the Virginia Society for Human Life, disagrees. “While SB 1276 doesn’t require that plans cover abortion yet, ...

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Parents’ Right to Know Under Attack

This week, the Virginia House of Delegates will vote on a bill recently passed by the Virginia Senate, which ensures parental involvement in their child's health. SB 1235 requires that, before any Virginia Department of Health staff or agent may speak with a minor on any sexual issue, including pregnancy, they must first have the consent of a parent. It is a straightforward bill that will reinforce Virginia's Parental Consent law. SB 1235 was introduced because of ...

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HB 2199: Recognizing a Stillborn Child as a Member of a Family–UPDATE

HB 2199 is a bill that would acknowledge that a stillborn child was indeed a birth in a family. It recognizes that a couple preparing for the birth of that child should not be told that their baby wasn’t a child or a member of their family-- even as they are grieving the early death of that baby. The patron of this compassionate bill is Del. Chris Head (R-17). HB 2199 ...

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Every Donation in December will be matched Dollar-For-Dollar up to $34,000. Please help our Pro-life Efforts in Virginia today.   However you can help and whatever amount you can donate is greatly appreciated and will be used in our efforts to help protect unborn babies. Your gift will help VSHL keep our pro-life programs going strong throughout the year.  Highlights for 2021 will include lobbying during the General Assembly session especially opposing ...

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VSHL President was recently interviewed about the 2020 elections on the Guadalupe Radio Network. You can listen to the interview here:  

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Action Alert: Urge Senator Warner & Kaine to Vote to Confirm Judge Barrett

Urge Senators Warner & Kaine to Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is a worthy selection on the part of President Trump.  Judge Barrett has proven herself to be a rational judge and has demonstrated a commitment to defending the text and history of the Constitution and the principles of judicial restraint. Click on the ...

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Where do the the US House District 11 Candidates Stand Gerry Connolly vs. Manga Anantatmula                   Abortion on Demand There have been 61 million abortions since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized abortion on demand.  Gerry Connolly Gerry Connolly supports a policy of abortion on demand, which allows abortion for any reason. He has a 0% pro-life voting record in Congress, as rated ...

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Where do the the US House District 10 Candidates Stand Aliscia Andrews vs. Jennifer Wexton                   Abortion on Demand There have been 61 million abortions since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized abortion on demand.  Aliscia Andrews Aliscia Andrews is pro-life. She opposes abortion on demand, and she supports protection for unborn children. Jennifer Wexton Jennifer Wexton supports a policy of abortion on demand, which allows ...

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Where do the the US House District 9 Candidates Stand Morgan Griffith (Unopposed)       Abortion on Demand There have been 61 million abortions since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized abortion on demand.  Morgan Griffith Morgan Griffith is pro-life. He opposes abortion on demand, and he supports protection for unborn children. He has a 100% pro-life voting record in Congress, as rated by the National Right to Life Committee. Pain-Capable Unborn ...

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Where do the the US House District 8 Candidates Stand Don Beyer vs. Jeff Jordan                   Abortion on Demand There have been 61 million abortions since the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized abortion on demand.  Don Beyer Don Beyer supports a policy of abortion on demand, which allows abortion for any reason. He has a 0% pro-life voting record in Congress, as rated ...

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