JULY 2008 ARCHIVE
Week of June 30, 2008 (6146-6150)
Monday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 1, 2008
6146-6147 – Planned Parenthood’s Billion Dollar Empire
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz dives into the pages of Planned Parenthood's latest annual report which shows that not only
has the abortion provider increased the number of abortions it performs, it's now propelled itself into a
billion dollar corporation.
See the following article from National Right to Life News, by NRLC Director of Education and Research,
Dr. Randall K. O’Bannon:
http://www.nrlc.org/news/2008/NRL04/RecordRevenues.html
See also, the following factsheet on Planned Parenthood from the National Right to Life Educational
Trust Fund:
www.nrlc.org/factsheets/FS02_PlannedParenthood.pdf
Wednesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 3, 2008
6148 – 6149 – One of the Last Great Orators
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz discusses Catch the Burning Flag, a new book by the late pro-life Congressman Henry Hyde
published posthumously by National Review. The book is a must-have for any pro-life library.
To order your copy of Catch the Burning Flag, visit: http://store.nationalreview.com
Friday, July 4, 2008
6150 – We Hold These Truths…
Dr. Franz reflects on our battle on behalf of innocent human life as we celebrate the 232nd anniversary
of our Declaration of Independence.
Week of July 7, 2008 (6151-6155)
Monday, July 7, 2008
6151 – The Challenges We Face
It's hard to believe that the year is already half over. Dr. Franz reflects on the events of the year and
looks ahead at the challenges we still face.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
6152-6153 – When Common Sense Is Lacking
Part 1 | Part 2
Our actions in the voting booth have consequences: a look at Sen. Al D'Amato's defeat and the resulting
consequences with Sen. Schumer
Thursday, July 10, 2008
6154 – State Legislation Update
Dr. Franz looks at the pro-life measures that were passed by the various state legislatures during this
year's legislative session.
Friday, July 11, 2008
6155 – A Tech-Savvy Movement
Dr. Franz discusses some of the great resources available to reach out to the tech-savvy next generation
of our pro-life movement.
For more information on resources for teens, check out the following:
Wisconsin Teens for Life: www.wisconsinteens4life.org
North Dakota Teens for Life: www.ndrl.org/tfl/index.html
Stand-Up Girl (Oregon): www.standupgirl.com
Check out the “Student Commons” at Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life: www.mccl.org
Week of July 14, 2008 (6156-6160)
Monday, July 14, 2008 – Tuesday, July 15, 2008
6156-6157 – My Child, My Gift
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz discusses a new life-affirming book by Madeline Nugent which reaches out to parents who have
children with disabilities.
For more information, read the book review by Dr. Randall K. O’Bannon, NRLC’s Director of Education
and Research: www.nrlc.org/news/2008/NRL05/MyChildReview.html
Wednesday, July 16 – Thursday, July 17, 2008
6158-6159 – Correcting Media Errors
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz looks at ways you can respond to inaccuracies in your local newspaper or from your local
television or radio station.
Friday, July 18, 2008
6160 – Now More Than Ever…
Dr. Franz discusses the vital importance of being involved in our efforts to save innocent life.
To join National Right to Life’s efforts, see: www.nrlc.org/donations.htm
Week of July 21, 2008 (6161-6165)
Monday, July 21, 2008
6161 – Aliens are from Mars…Voters are from the United States
Dr. Franz stresses the importance to being registered to vote and shares was National Right to Life can
help you become a registered voter.
For information on registering to vote, see the National Right to Life website.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
6162 – A Miracle Story in Two Acts
Dr. Franz shares the story of Tricia Lawrenson, a mother with cystic-fibrosis who risked her life to give
birth to her beautiful baby girl.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
6163 – The Bitter Irony of Female Feticide
Dr. Franz discusses a article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch which explores the sad reality of female
feticide occurring in India, China and, yes, even in the United States.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
6164 – Abortion and Breast Cancer – The Cover-Up Continues
Dr. Franz looks at an article by Dr. Angela Lanfranchi which shows the National Cancer Institute
continues to ignore evidence showing a link between induced abortion and an increased risk of breast
cancer.
For more information about the work of Dr. Angela Lanfranchi and Dr. Joel Brind at the Breast Cancer
Prevention Institute, see: www.bcpinstitute.org/home.htm
Friday, July 25, 2008
6165 – Conquering Bias, Including Our Own
Dr. Franz discusses the impact we can have by setting aside some typical media stereotypes and build an
effective working relationship with members of the media.
Week of July 28, 2008 (6166-6170)
Monday, July 28 – Tuesday, July 29, 2008
6165-6166 – Mother Turns Grief Into Passion for Life
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz shares the story of Eileen Smith, whose daughter Laura died after having an abortion in
Massachusetts. Mrs. Smith is working to turn her grief over Laura's death into a positive witness for the
pro-life movement.
Wednesday, July 30 – Thursday, July 31, 2009
6167-6168 - Minimally Conscious State
Part 1 | Part 2
Dr. Franz explores the push by euthanasia advocates to advance a so-called minimally conscious state
diagnosis for patients who are conscious but still unable to make medical decisions for themselves. In
particular, she cites the California case of Robert Wendlund and the testimony of notorious bioethicist
Ronald Cranford.
Friday, August 1, 2008
6170 – Roe v. Wade - Preparing the Way
Dr. Franz discusses an editorial that first appeared in the September 1970 edition of The California
Journal of Medicine, a publication of the Western Journal of Medicine, the intent to abandon the
Western ethic’s commitment to the “equal value of every human life” is clearly laid out.
For more information about Roe v. Wade and it’s companion case, Doe v. Bolton, see the following on
the NRLC website:
Roe v. Wade: More than its author intended? (by David Savage, LA Times)
www.nrlc.org/Judicial/SavageLATimes091405.html
Roe v. Wade and the Current Supreme Court: www.nrlc.org/Judicial/RoeandCurrentSupremeCourt.html
Factsheet: Supreme Court Decisions on Abortion:
http://www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS16_SupremeCourt.pdf