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The 411 on Michigan Lawsuits and Legislation Feb 09, 2024

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In this week's LifeBeat podcast, we share some details on upcoming events that Right to Life of Michigan is hosting and we also provide a reminder to vote in the presidential primary on February 27. We give a deep dive explanation into the newly filed lawsuit that threatens women by attempting to remove informed consent for abortions in Michigan. We end the episode by giving an update on the abortion pill case that has been making its way through the federal courts for the past year.

Faith in Life: Get out the Vote With Amber Roseboom Feb 02, 2024

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In this month's Faith in Life feature, Ken Stults, Right to Life of Michigan Faith Outreach Coordinator, and Amber Roseboom, Right to Life of Michigan President, sit down to discuss Amber's new role as RLM president and how she plans to continue the mission of encouraging women to make a choice for life. Ken and Amber also discuss why churches should get involved in this year's election. Ken discusses different ways churches can encourage their members to get out and vote. For those interested in getting their church or faith community involved, email Ken at kstults@rtl.org.

How and Why You Should Join MiGen Leads Jan 26, 2024

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In this episode of LifeBeat, Jazlyn Bailey, MiGen Leads Coordinator, joins host, Anna Pluymert, to discuss MiGen Leads recent activities and outreach with Michigan youth and young adults. Jazlyn provides encouragement to young adults and right to life affiliates who are looking to get involved with Right to Life of Michigan young adult program. Information on our new/revamped youth scholarships and contests is also provided. We also discuss why it's so important for young adults to vote in this year·s election.

Marching Forward into 2024 Jan 19, 2024

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In this LifeBeat episode, we discuss why it's important that you vote and where you can find resources that explain where, when, how and who. We also discussed the importance of the National March for Life and how our fight on the national is not done yet.

What is the Prolife Approach to End-of-Life Care? Jan 15, 2024

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In this LifeBeat feature, Ed Rivet, previous Right to Life of Michigan Legislative Director and expert in battling physician-assisted suicide joins us to discuss the history of assisted suicide in Michigan and how we can combat this dangerous practice by promoting prolife approaches to end-of-the-life care.

Is Assisted Suicide Coming to Michigan? Jan 09, 2024

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In this week's episode of LifeBeat, Genevieve Marnon, our Legislative Director, joins us to discuss assisted suicide. In December of 2023, a package of bills was introduced in the Michigan Senate that would legalize assisted suicide if passed. We discuss why Michiganders should oppose this dangerous practice and how it could impact people of color, disabled people and the elderly. We also discuss how other states that have legalized assisted suicide should be a cautionary tale to Michigan legislators.

Faith in Life: Celebrating 43 Years with Barbara Listing Dec 29, 2023

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In this month's Faith in Life LifeBeat feature, Ken Stults sits down with RLM President, Barbara Listing to discuss her retirement after 43 years of serving. During her time as President, Mrs. Listing directed RLM·s educational, legal and political priorities. As such, she has co-managed three successful statewide legislative initiative drives and two successful statewide referenda votes including ending taxpayer-funding of Medicaid abortions in Michigan, defeating the legalization of assisted suicide and preventing insurance coverage of abortion through health care reform. Beyond leading successful prolife efforts in Michigan, Mrs. Listing has provided ongoing counsel and guidance to her counterparts across the country. She is sought as a state and national expert on life issues and strategy and has been quoted by virtually every major statewide publication and a variety of national media outlets. Thank you, Barb, for your dedication to protecting life and leading Right to Life of Michigan.

Celebrating Christmas, Barbara Listing and Courageous Families Dec 21, 2023

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In this LifeBeat episode, we discuss prolife news from Michigan, all the way to Texas. On December 11, Governor Whitmer signed the last bill in the Reproductive Health Act. Katie Cox, a lady from Texas sued her state so she could get an abortion at 20 weeks. Her baby was diagnosed with Trisomy 18. Thank you to the families who have chosen life when faced with a difficult diagnosis. We end the episode by discussing RLM President Barbara Listing announcing her retirement after 43 years! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

Feature: Get Out There and Vote in 2024 with Emily Kroll Dec 15, 2023

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In this month's LifeBeat feature, we sit down with Right to Life of Michigan PAC Director, Emily Kroll to discuss what voters need to know about 2024 election dates, endorsements and why it's so important to vote this coming year. Emily explains what voting laws have changed in the last year and what races we will see up for election in 2024.

What's on the Horizon for 2024? Dec 08, 2023

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In this episode of LifeBeat, we discuss the Michigan legislation we anticipate will see action in 2024. We discuss the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act which was passed in the Michigan House before the 2023 session ended in early November. We also mentioned the package of bills that were introduced in the MI Senate and would legalize physician-assisted suicide. We end the episode by briefly discussing how parental consent for abortions could be pro-abortion legislators' next target.

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