SEPTEMBER 2007 ARCHIVE
Week of September 3 (5931-5935)
Monday, September 3, 2007
5931 – MSNBC Investigation of Journalists and Political Contributions
Dr. Franz discusses a story by MSNBC investigative reporter Bill Dedman. In his story, Mr. Dedman looks
at political contributions from journalists and finds that a remarkable number donate to Democratic
candidates and liberal social causes.
To read Mr. Dedman’s report, see:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19113485
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
5932 – Schindler Family to Receive Proudly Pro-Life Award
Having turned their valiant struggle to save the life of Terri Schindler Schaivo - their daughter and sister -
into a mission to help the medically dependent and disabled, the Schindler family will be honored by the
National Right to Life Educational Trust Fund with the Proudly Pro-Life Award.
For more information about the Proudly Pro-Life Awards Dinner, see: www.nrlc.org/dinner/index.html
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
5933 – Well Done Good & Faithful Servant: Tom Marzen
Dr. Franz discusses the work of our good friend, Tom Marzen. In July, the pro-life movement mourned
the loss of a friend and outspoken advocate for the rights of the medically dependent and disabled.
Please also see NRL News editor Dave Andrusko’s memorial to Tom in the latest issue of NRL News:
www.nrlc.org/news/2007/NRL08/Marzen.html
Thursday, September 6 – Friday, September 7, 2007
5934/5935 - Productive Pro-Life Work Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz takes a “sober look” at the facts about our society and abortion in light of recent friendly fire
surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act.
To read Dr. Franz’s July 2007 NRL News column, see:
www.nrlc.org/news/2007/NRL07/PresidentColumn.html
Week of September 10 (5936-5940)
Monday, September 10 – Friday, September 14, 2007
How Politics Has Corrupted Science – Wesley Smith at NRLC 2007
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
Acclaimed bio-ethicist Wesley J. Smith opened the annual National Right to Life Convention in June
discussing the topic of embryo-killing stem cell research. All week, Dr. Franz shares excerpts from Mr.
Smith's address, in particular his discussion of the difference between science and the so-called
"religion" of "Scientism," which has corrupted scientific endeavor.
To order a copy of Mr. Smith’s session, or any other convention workshops on CD or audio tape,
download an order form at:
www.nrlc.org/convention/Audio%20Order%20Form%20%202007.pdf
(Requires Adobe Acrobat)
You can also read all the convention coverage in the July National Right to Life News:
www.nrlc.org/news/2007/NRL07/Convention.html
To read Mr. Smith’s blog or to find out more information, including ordering information for his books,
see: www.wesleyjsmith.com
Week of September 17 (5941-5945)
Monday, September 17 – Friday, September 21, 2007
Terri’s Legacy
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5
Among the many educational workshops at the annual National Right to Life convention was one entitled
"Terri's Legacy," featuring Bobby Schindler and Suzanne Vitadamo (Terri Schindler Schiavo's siblings),
Brother Paul O'Donnell, fbp, and Joleigh Little. Dr. Franz shares excerpts from their workshop and their
efforts to help save other medically dependent and disabled persons, like Terri, from death by starvation
and dehydration.
To order a copy of the Terri’s Legacy workshop, or any other convention workshops on CD or audio
tape, download an order form at: www.nrlc.org/convention/Audio%20Order%20Form%20%202007.pdf
For more information on the work of the Terri Schindler Schaivo Foundation, see: www.terrisfight.org
For more information on the Terri’s Legacy Project, see:
www.nrlc.org/Projects/Legacy/index.html
Week of September 24 (5946-5950)
Monday, September 24 – Tuesday, September 25, 2007
5946-5947 – Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz spends the first two days this week discussing Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy by Dr. Angela
Franks. The book explores the motives that drove Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger to
build, what has today become, the largest provider and promoter of abortion in the United States.
To order your own copy of Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy call Joe Landrum in the National Right to
Life education department at (202) 626-8829 or email education@nrlc.org.
For more information about Planned Parenthood see the following factsheets:
“Planned Parenthood: The Real Story”
www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS02_PlannedParenthood.pdf
“Planned Parenthood: Missouri”
www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS12_PlannedParenthood_Missouri.pdf
“Planned Parenthood: Quad Cities”
www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS10_PlannedParenthood_Iowa.pdf
“Planned Parenthood: Lancaster, PA”
www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS11_PlannedParenthood_Penn.pdf
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
5948 – Mission Possible Continues
In the early days of the pro-life movement, pro-lifers from Minnesota helped establish a statewide pro-life
organizations and an effective grassroots network of pro-lifers in the southeastern United States through
a program called “Mission Possible.” Today, Dr. Franz explains how the spirit of “Mission Possible” lives
on in the work of NRLC’s State Organizational Development Department.
To reach the NRLC State affiliate in your state, see:
www.nrlc.org/states/index.html
For a complete listing of the resources available for use by your local right to life group, call (202)
378-8842 or email luis@nrlc.org
Thursday, September 27 – Friday, September 28, 2007
5949-5950 – Abortion History Myths
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz discusses a 2006 book entitled Dispelling Abortion History Myths by Villanova professor Joseph
Dellapenna. Professor Dellapenna’s 1300-page work explores some of the most common myths associated
with abortion on demand and the ‘liberal folklore” surrounding the Roe v. Wade decision.
Professor Dellapenna’s book is available for purchase from Amazon.com. For more information, see:
www.amazon.com/Dispelling-Abortion-History-Joseph-Dellapenna/dp/0890895090/