By Anna Young I was 15 when I became passionate about the abortion issue. I had no interest in politics, impacting the public square, or many other moral evils. I had an interest in protecting children and women from the …
By Cori Meier, Y4Life Assistant In our society, we’re told that men and women are interchangeable. Anything a man can do, so can a woman. In fact, anything that a man can do, a woman should do. This can cause …
By Jenna Smith It is a natural human reaction to dodge suffering. We all procrastinate homework, swerve around potholes, and take painkillers to keep from feeling pain and discomfort. This was my experience when I was 15 and my parents …
Nadia Hartwig Ever since I can remember, my dream has been to be a mom. Simultaneously, my whole life, I have believed in the sanctity of life. Naturally, these two aspects of my identity have overlapped and informed one another. …
By Elizabeth Crawford Special needs is a term used to describe “individuals that require assistance for medical, mental, or psychological disabilities”. Yet, not all special needs are the same. Those with special needs, or learning challenges, may be deaf or …
By Macy Froetschner This year I had the opportunity to attend the March for Life and Y4Life Conference in Washington, D.C. This was my first time attending both, and I came away from the experience with a lot of great …
By Michelle Bauman, Y4Life Director I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of family photos, especially generational ones. Whether browned at the edges or shiny and new, family photos are valuable. They provide a record of sorts, …
By Kate Roberts Maybe it’s a coincidence…or maybe I’m just paying attention. Have you noticed it? Everywhere I seem to look, it’s that acronym flashing at me again. “IVF!” I see it in the headlines, I see it on social …
By Madison Zuniga “Well, I would love to go to graduate school, or work in the publishing and editing field, but I definitely want to prioritize starting a family.” A crease forms on my friend’s forehead, and I sense her …
Reviewing Erika Bachiachi’s The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision By: Nadia Hartwig In the current political climate, where being a “feminist” usually encompasses pro-abortion rallies, anti-marriage stances, and hostile views toward traditional gender roles beneath shouts for gender …
