The van will deliver to Chittenden and Franklin County residents all services (pregnancy testing, STI testing, ultrasounds) now provided at Aspire’s Williston center,
Mobile clinic ‘Laura’ brings free ultrasound, other services to women
Even in California, large majority oppose unrestricted abortion up to birth
Only 13% of Californians say abortion should be legal up to the moment of birth.
It’s on! Donahue accepts Pugh offer to debate Article 22
A leading advocate for legal abortion and an opponent of Article 22, which would enshrine abortion in the Vermont Constitution, appear poised to debate on live radio.
Lawmakers, abortion providers attack pregnancy centers’ right to message
Vermont’s abortion-free crisis pregnancy centers are once again under fire from pro-legal abortion media, legislators, and abortion providers.
Abortion up to birth not will of the majority, Article 22 opponents say
Saturday’s anti-Article 22 rally saw hot weather, warm encouragement to talk to neighbors and vote, and cool maple creemees afterwards.
Protest outside Barre pregnancy services clinic
A Barre pregnancy clinic providing alternatives to abortions was the subject of a sidewalk protest Saturday afternoon.
90% oppose unrestricted abortion, ‘Defeat Article 22’ organizers say
The results demonstrate that Vermont’s proposed “reproductive autonomy” constitutional amendment — which would block any restrictions up to the moment of birth — goes contrary to broad public sentiment, according to Vermonters for Good Government.
Biden admin will transport illegal immigrants out of state for abortions at taxpayer expense
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will transfer pregnant migrant women across state lines for abortions when they are detained in states where abortion is illegal.
Roe V. Wade overturned!
Today’s 6-3 decision overturning a half-century of legalized abortion nationwide won’t affect states like Vermont where state law makes the practice of abortion legal.
Legislator joins Prop 5 education effort
Rep. Anne Donahue of Northfield is joining the effort to help Vermonters for Good Government educate voters about Prop 5/Article 22 issues across Vermont through various mediums over the coming months.
Pro-abortion candidates spread disinformation following Supreme Court leak, Right to Life says
Several pro-abortion candidates for office have issued false and misleading statements about abortion and the effect Proposal 5/Article 22 would have in Vermont, according to a Vermont Right to Life statement.
Roberts: Roe leak “betrayal”
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said the leak of an advance draft of a possible ruling on Roe V. Wade is a “betrayal” that will be investigated.
Data shows Vermont deaths 12% higher than expected
Why are more Vermonters dying? Some of it’s actual Covid deaths. Pandemic restrictions also have contributed, experts say.
‘Doctor-Prescribed Death’ safeguard elimination to get House review
Patient safeguards included in the original ‘Doctor-Prescribed Death’ law in 2013 are no longer deemed necessary.
Biden gives NH Planned Parenthood $500K, thwarts state defunding
The Biden administration has given NH Planned Parenthood $500K to offset the state’s defunding of the Granite State’s largest abortion provider.
With pregnancy centers under fire, 40 Days for Life kicks off Feb. 27
With non-abortion pregnancy centers under fire from the Vermont Legislature, 40 Days for Life prepares its spring prayer and vigil at the Barre Planned Parenthood.
Newport Planned Parenthood clinic to close
Newport’s Planned Parenthood clinic will close Feb. 23. A spokesman for Vermont’s largest abortion provider blames the workforce shortage, fiscal woes, Covid-19, and the ‘national crisis for reproductive health access.’
Prop 5 passes House, goes to voters Nov. 8
41 lawmakers voted today against Prop 5 and its proposal to add unrestricted abortion to the Vermont Constitution. It wasn’t enough. Now the question goes to voters on November 8.
Water Cooler: Planned Parenthood clinic closes
Planned Parenthood says the pandemic is to blame for the closure of its Newport clinic.
Final Prop 5 vote today; opponents rally at at noon
A group opposing Prop 5, the constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion, will be gather today at noon at the Vermont State House.
Lawmaker asks if Prop 5 gives men equal right to stop abortion. No answer
A recent exchange between a Vermont lawmaker and an ACLU lawyer suggests that if Prop 5 is approved, men may be allowed to sue on a case-by-case basis to keep their unborn child alive.
Correction: Prop 5 goes to House vote Tuesday
The Vermont House on Tuesday will vote on a constitutional amendment to enshrine unrestricted abortion.
House vote on Prop 5 as soon as Friday
The House could vote on Prop 5 as soon as Friday, ending the legislative process of efforts to enshrine unrestricted abortion in the State Constitution. The governor has no veto powers, but the voters do – and they exercised them as recently as 1986.
Low turnout at ‘hybrid’ abortion amendment hearing
It was a small, comparatively laid-back crowd in the Vermont State House last night – for a public hearing on abortion.
Prop 5 abortion amendment public hearing at State House Wednesday
A public hearing on Proposition 5, the proposed enshrining of abortion in the Vermont Constitution, will take place Wednesday 6 pm at the Vermont State House and online.
Learn about Prop 5 at tomorrow’s Rally for Life
The annual Vermont Rally for Life will gather in Montpelier Saturday, January 22 – the 49th anniversary of Roe V. Wade.
Senate committee OKs easier access to lethal end-of-life drugs
A bill making it easier to obtain lethal end-of-life drugs has cleared a Senate committee and now goes to the full Senate for approval.
Former legislator dies after taking prescribed lethal drugs
Critics of an “update” to Vermont’s 2013 doctor-prescribed death law say a pandemic is a terrible time to remove safeguards intended to protect vulnerable adults from abuse.
New Vermont bills limiting abortion likely unconstitutional if Prop 5 passes
Three bills introduced by pro-life lawmakers would likely be ruled unconstitutional if an abortion-enshrining constitutional amendment is approved.
Rally for Life this Saturday in Montpelier
The annual Vermont Rally for Life will gather in Montpelier Saturday, January 22 – the 49th anniversary of Roe V. Wade.
Right to Life informs about Prop 5 in Morrisville Jan. 12
The proposed amendment to the Vermont Constitution would enshrine unlimited access to all abortions.
Rally for Life Jan. 22 in Montpelier
The annual Vermont Rally for Life will gather in Montpelier Saturday, January 22 – the 49th anniversary of Roe V. Wade.
Top News of ’21: Heather Sheppard crosses into eternity (March 9)
Today, as I prepare to write about crossover in the Vermont Legislature and a meteor that flashed across the Vermont sky Sunday night, my heart is with the family of a dear friend, Heather Sheppard, who blazed her own beautiful path until Sunday morning at 11:55 when she crossed over into eternity.
29 people die after receiving lethal prescriptions
Over a two-year period, 29 people in Vermont received prescriptions for legal-but-lethal drugs to end their lives.
Supreme Court yet to rule on Texas abortion ban
Abortions are way down in Texas, thanks to its life-saving abortion law. The U.S. Supreme Court offered no ruling on a challenge to the law this week. Maybe next week. Maybe not.
Holding vigil in the rain: why do they do it?
It’s all about being an ambassador.
Angry driver near-misses Barre anti-abortion prayer person
The coordinator of a prayer outreach at the Barre Planned Parenthood office escaped harm when a clinic patron swerved her car in his direction, narrowly missing him.
Legislature’s eugenics “apologizers” support threat to Down Syndrome unborn
The same Vermont legislators apologizing on behalf of long-dead colleagues about their eugenics laws are themselves pushing Prop 5, a threat to Down Syndrome children in the womb.
Prop 5 threatens pro-life conscience protection, law school prof says
Conscience protection for pro-life health care providers will face a more hostile work and legal climate if Proposal 5 passes next year, a law professor told a Right to Life symposium Saturday.
Prayer vigil kickoff begins this Sunday in Barre
The annual 40 Days for Life prayer vigil outside the Barre Planned Parenthood begins Sunday, September 19. Rutland and Burlington also will see 40DFL events.
Donovan stumbles to explain why abortion privacy right doesn’t apply to vax
Constitutional scholar and Vermont AG TJ Donovan eloquently defends abortion rights. Vax freedom rights? Eeuuh….not so much.
Taliban murder 8-month-pregnant cop
The Taliban murdered an Afghan police officer who was eight months pregnant, according to BBC reports.
Donovan ‘deeply troubled’ by Supreme Court support for fetal heartbeat law
For second time in two weeks, Vermont AG TJ Donovan has tweeted against a federal court decision supporting the rights to life for unborn Vermonters.
Donovan deplores ban on ‘dismemberment’ abortions
TJ Donovan doesn’t use the word ‘dismemberment’ in his Tweet criticizing a court decision upholding a Texas ban on this form of second-trimester abortion.
Abortion at 17 – and still regretting it
My abortion represents the 99% of abortions performed. Even so, for me, It was an indescribable horror. That is MY experience.
Friends of Craig Bensen to gather Saturday
Family and friends of Rev. Craig Bensen are invited to celebrate his life, legacy and consider how to continue his work at 2 PM, Saturday, August 21 at Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly on Rte. 100 in Waterbury Center.
Doctor/nurse conscience rights sacrificed to abortion lobby
The decision to drop the UVMMC lawsuit shows the Biden administration is bowing to the abortion lobby and abandoning Vermont health care workers’ conscience rights.
Abortion at 17 – and still regretting it
My abortion represents the 99% of abortions performed. Even so, for me, It was an indescribable horror, nothing to be celebrated or cheered in favor of. That is MY experience.
Iowa farmboy Tom Breuer became accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist
When not leading his various businesses or engaging in philanthropic work, Tom Breuer enjoyed getting back to his Iowa dirt-farmer roots on his “hundred-acre wood” in the mountains of Stowe.
Memorial service for Tom Breuer Saturday, July 17
Tom Breuer of Stowe died unexpectedly early Sunday morning.
Friends of Craig Bensen to gather August 21
Family and friends of Rev. Craig Bensen are invited to celebrate his life, legacy and consider how to continue his work at 2 PM, Saturday, August 21 at Hunger Mountain Christian Assembly on Rte. 100 in Waterbury Center.
VT abortion amendment will tie hands of future legislatures, analyst says
Proposal 5, the proposed Vermont Constitutional amendment to establish unrestricted abortion, is meant to tie the hands of future legislatures who might want to build safeguards into Vermont abortion law.
An everyday life they loved
Terry Dinnan, 71, and Marty Illick, 70, were a different kind of power couple. Their power came from enthusiasm, passion, artistic pursuits, environmentalism, and volunteerism. They both died on Monday, April 19 after a boating accident in Lewis Creek just outside of their Charlotte home.
Two found dead in Lewis Creek
The Vermont State Police is investigating the deaths of two individuals whose bodies were found in Lewis Creek in Charlotte on Monday afternoon, April 19. The victims are identified as 70-year-old Martha Illick and her husband 71-year-old Terrence Dinnan, both of whom resided on Lewis Creek Road in Charlotte.
Rutland, Essex/Orleans senators oppose abortion amendment
April 9, four state senators voted against Proposal 5, the pro-abortion constitutional amendment “to ensure that every Vermonter is afforded personal productive liberty.”
Bishop pans Prop 5 abortion amendment headed for Senate vote Friday
This constitutional amendment is unnecessary and unclear. Currently, Vermont law allows abortions to be performed, regardless of the reason, right up to moment of natural birth. That is clear and tragic.
Senate to vote April 9 on abortion constitutional amendment
Tuesday the Senate Rules committee met to take the next steps on two proposed amendments to the Vermont Constitution, including Proposal 5 which “seeks to ensure the personal reproductive liberty of every Vermonter,” according to a statement from Senate Pro Tem Becca Balint (D-Windham). Opponents like Vermont Right to Life say it would enshrine in the VT Constitution a right to an abortion.
About 50 attend final 40 Days for Life rally
The 40 Days for Life – Barre event concluded Palm Sunday, March 28 with a final rally in front of the Barre Planned Parenthood office. About 50 people attended on the rainy, blustery day, organizer Tom Kelly of Barre said.
Heather Sheppard
Today, as I prepare to write about crossover in the Vermont Legislature and a meteor that flashed across the Vermont sky Sunday night, my heart is with the family of a dear friend, Heather Sheppard, who blazed her own beautiful path until Sunday morning at 11:55 when she crossed over into eternity.
State will withdraw Title X family planning $$ when fed funding restored
Gov. Phil Scott said last week the State of Vermont will withdraw state family planning funding for Planned Parenthood when the federal government restores its Title X family planning funding to abortion providers.
’40 Days for Life’ rally March 7
Another 40 Days for Life Rally – a “Mid-Point Rally” – will be held 3 pm, Sunday, March 7 at Washington Street, Barre, near the local Planned Parenthood clinic.
Fetal personhood bill introduced
A bill declaring a fetus a legal person during the third trimester has been introduced into the Vermont House of Representatives. Although unlikely to proceed in the pro-legal abortion House, H248 seems to have science on its side.
40-day vigil outside Barre Planned Parenthood began yesterday
The kickoff rally for the annual 40 Days for Life will be held 3 pm, Sunday, February 14 on the sidewalk right-of-way near the Barre Planned Parenthood clinic on Washington Street.
Senate bill would weaken patient safeguards for ‘aid in dying’
Senate bill S74 would eliminate several requirements included in Act 39, Vermont’s ‘aid-in-dying’ law, to protect patients against potential mistakes or abuses.
40-day vigil outside Barre Planned Parenthood begins 2/14
The kickoff rally for the annual 40 Days for Life will be held 3 pm, Sunday, February 14 on the sidewalk right-of-way near the Barre Planned Parenthood clinic on Washington Street.
Secular Democrat protests abortion as injustice, bad science
For Addison Bowen of Wallingford, taking a pro-life stand has nothing to do with being religious or Republican. He’s neither.
Rally for Life gathers tomorrow
Vermont Right to Life will hold its annual Rally for Life Saturday, January 23 in Montpelier.
Rally for Life gathers Jan. 23
Vermont Right to Life will hold its annual Rally for Life Saturday, January 23 in Montpelier.
Hospital defends abortionist who pressured pro-life nurse
UVMMC knew the nurse was on a “list of objectors” – but assigned her anyway.
The nurse wasn’t told it was an abortion until she walked into the operating room. By saying ‘don’t hate me,’ the doctor knew of the conscientious objection. The nurse was required to proceed even though others present could have assisted.
Craig Bensen – pastor, political leader, prayer warrior – dead at 72
The Rev. Dr. Craig Lee Bensen went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly at his home in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was 72 years old.
Voters give GOP seven seats held by lawmakers who voted for abortion bills, Global Warming Solutions Act
Make that seven Democratic/Progressive Vermont legislators highly ranked by Planned Parenthood whose seats were “flipped” by voters in favor of Republicans Nov. 3. And, all six House members also supported the Global Warming Solutions Act.
Voters dethrone Planned Parenthood ‘champions’
All six Democratic/Progressive Vermont legislators whose seats were “flipped” by voters in favor of Republicans Nov. 3 had been strongly endorsed by the Planned Parenthood of Vermont Action Fund.
Unlikely critic of Roe v. Wade: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
by Guy Page October 26, 2020 – By this evening, Amy Conant Barrett will almost certainly be the ninth justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Critics of her opposition to Roe V. […]
Vermont pro-life group praises hospital delivery of preemie triplets, decries abortion policy
Vermont Right to Life wants interested Vermonters to know that they can address the UVM Medical Center’s Board of Trustees about its policy of performing elective abortions. The board will meet 2 pm […]
Mike Donoghue: alive and well, despite news reports
Yes, Governor Scott, he’s still asking the tough questions August 11, 2020 – Editor’s note: Gov. Phil Scott made a tongue-in-cheek reference during a recent news conference about being unsure if longtime […]
Did Vermont planned parenthood get Paycheck Protection?
Questions asked, no answers given yet on Vermont affiliate involvement in nationwide Planned Parenthood misuse of economic recovery $$ By Guy Page May 20, 2020 – The news that 37 Planned Parenthood […]
Towns can mandate wearing masks in public, Scott says
Also: / Scott wants second Town Meeting / Spread of virus slows / “Recovery” petition published / SOE can be extended as long as emergency exists / Church, hair salon re-openings coming […]
Planned Parenthood under scrutiny
Media outlet, candidate for governor launch separate requests for paper trail between state government and Vermont’s largest abortion provider by Guy Page May 6, 2020 – In separate actions, Vermont Daily and […]
Vermont sees third-slowest virus case growth rate in nation
Vermonters are used to reading news about our state’s slow growth rate. In the matter of Covid-19 positive cases, everyone can agree that growth is NOT a good thing. Now, how will […]
State House rally prompts Guv comments on economic recovery, abortion funding
by Guy Page, Vermont Daily April 22, 2020 – Earlier this week, Jim Sexton of Essex Junction announced a protest gathering on the State House lawn today. In many ways it didn’t […]
Scott extends State of Emergency through May 15
Extends State of Emergency and All Existing Mitigation Orders and Closures until May 15 Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today extended Vermont’s State of Emergency through May 15, which also extends the […]
Former Cambridge lawmaker dies of Covid-19
by Guy Page April 8, 2020 – Bernie Juskiewicz, husband, father, dedicated local volunteer, and a Republican legislator who represented Cambridge and Waterville from 2013-18, has died of the coronavirus, according to […]
In Committee this week: VT House considers apology for eugenics and sterilization, and expanding access to contraceptives
About 100 years after the heyday of the Vermont eugenics movement led by UVM Professor Henry Perkins (photo above), the Vermont Legislature this week is preparing an official apology to Abenaki, French-Canadians […]
Right-to-Lifers fill Hall of Representatives at State House
by Guy Page January 19, 2020 – Hundreds of Vermont Right-to-Life supporters filled the floor and galleries of the Hall of the Vermont House of Representatives at the annual Rally for Life […]
Fetal personhood at 24 weeks proposed in House
Rejected by Legislature last year, fetal personhood resurfaces in bill this year By Guy Page January 16, 2020 – A bill to establish the legal personhood of a human fetus at 24 […]
Vermont faith-based communities “powerful” to help struggling veterans, VA says
by Guy Page December 5, 2019 – Vermont’s faith-based communities can help the VA help suicide-prone veterans, Dr. Brett Rusch of the VA Medical Center said today. In 2017 alone, 10 Vermont […]
“Nancy Pelosi of Vermont” wants more Dem lawmakers, reproductive rights legislation
House Speaker Mitzi Johnson – “I’m the Nancy Pelosi of Vermont” – asks Shelburne donors to help defeat House GOP incumbents By Guy Page November 19, 2019 – Speaking at a Democratic […]
Happy, and Sad, Veteran’s Day 2019
November 8, 2019 – by Guy Page – On Veteran’s Day we honor living veterans and remember the dead. November 11 is a day to honor people like Sidney Walton, 100, who […]
Vermont suicide rate highest among Native Americans
10/14/2019 – Guy Page – Today is Indigenous People’s Day, the first since the 2019 Legislature turned Columbus Day into a state holiday honoring pre-European dwellers, and their descendents, of the land […]
