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Amendment 1 historically passed statewide with 5,878 voters making the difference. Legislative Coordinator for the WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care, Mary H. Tillman, JD, said, “The WV Alliance for Ethical Health Care, West Virginians for Life, and organizations that advocate for the rights of persons living with disabilities celebrate the successful passage of Amendment 1. Following the strong example of our legislators who voted by overwhelming majorities, the voters of WV have now also shown their belief that all lives in our beautiful state, regardless of age or ability, will be respected and protected from the dangers of medically-assisted suicide. West Virginia becomes the first state in the United States of America to proactively …

Historic Night in WV as Amendment 1 Passes and Successful Endorsements Allow for Biggest Pro-Life Gains Yet Read more »

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Please take a moment to call Senator Manchin and thank him for taking such a strong stand on keeping the filibuster. Call 202.224.3954. Please visit WVSpeaks.com to find other urgent bills pertinent to the pro-life movement for which Senator Manchin’s vote may be the determining factor. VISIT WVSPEAKS.COM TO TAKE ACTION! This was volunteer James Gomez in 2020 explaining to WV Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt how the Land on the Green challenge works. “If your tee shot lands on the green, you win a hat or shirt of your choice.” Leonhardt will be participating again in 2021. West Virginians for Life Looks Forward to Seeing Golfers at PCC on July 10 for the 9th Golf FORE Life …

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By MARY ANNE BUCHANAN The Second Chances at Life Act (HB 2982/SB 609) successfully passed in the West Virginia House of Delegates today by a bipartisan 83-15 vote. Passage followed a 19-5 vote in the House Health Committee on March 16 and a 22-3 vote in the House Judiciary Committee on March 18. The Second Chances at Life Act next moves to the Senate Health Committee. West Virginia is well on the way to becoming the 11th state to have this law in place. The other ten states are Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Arizona whose original law was repealed and replaced with weaker language. Sponsored by Delegate …

West Virginia House Passes Pro-Life Bill Saving Babies From Abortion Read more »

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On November 12, 2020, West Virginians For Life presented to Dr. Wanda Franz the first ever Pro-Life Angel Lifetime Achievement Award during a tribute to her at the 22nd annual Rose Dinner. Wanda Franz, PhD is a developmental psychologist and professor emerita of child development in the Division of Family and Consumer Sciences at WV University in Morgantown. She joined the WVU Right to Life Club in 1971, as a graduate student. Dr. Franz served as President of West Virginians for Life from 1975 to 1990 and as President of National Right to Life Committee from 1991 to 2011. Dr. Franz has spoken on abortion and euthanasia across the U.S. and around the world. She …

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, Mac Warner, on your great victory in reelection to continue serving as West Virginia’s Secretary of State! ELECTION 2020: Mac Warner re-elected as W.Va. Secretary of State

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, John McCuskey, on your great victory in reelection to continue serving as West Virginia’s Auditor! https://www.wdtv.com/2020/11/04/john-mccuskey-wins-reelection-to-wva-auditor/

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, Riley Moore, on your great victory in election to serve as West Virginia’s State Treasurer! ELECTION 2020: Riley Moore elected as W.Va. State Treasurer

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, Kent Leonhardt, on your great victory in reelection to continue serving as West Virginia’s Commissioner of Agriculture! https://www.wdtv.com/2020/11/04/kent-leonhardt-wins-wva-agriculture-commissioner/

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, Randy Smith, on your great victory in reelection to continue serving as State Senator for West Virginia’s District 14! https://www.clarionledger.com/elections/results/race/2020-11-03-state-senate-WV-49158/

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Congratulations to our WVFL-endorsed pro-life candidate, Patrick Martin, on your great victory in election to serve as State Senator for West Virginia’s District 12! https://www.thetimesherald.com/elections/results/race/2020-11-03-state-senate-WV-49156/