Category Archives: Leaven for the Loaf

N.H. Student Pro-Life Essay Contest Underway

ATTENTION STUDENTS! The NH Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay contest. The contest is open to any Junior High School (grades 6,7,8) and Senior High School (grades 9,10,11,12) student in New Hampshire. The NH Knights of … Continue reading

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Do Exceptions Help, Politically?

A Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act has passed the U.S. House and is on its way to the U.S. Senate. It would restrict abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a point at which there is evidence that the preborn child … Continue reading

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Ellen Kolb: 5 Good Minutes With Meagan and Laura of And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None was founded by Abby Johnson in 2012, and in five years, hundreds of abortion-facility workers have come through ATTWN’s assistance program. All have left the abortion industry, with help from the only organization dedicated to offering … Continue reading

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Invitation from 40DFL Manchester for October 13, 2017

I’m happy to pass to you this message from Sheila of the Manchester, New Hampshire 40 Days for Life campaign. While this particular observance is addressed to Catholic participants, all 40DFL activities are as always open to all who share the … Continue reading

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The Mandate Takes a Hit. That’s Not Enough.

Nine months after taking office, five months after assuring the Little Sisters of the Poor that they could quit fearing fines, the Administration of President Donald Trump has announced a rollback of the HHS contraceptive mandate. (See here for my earlier coverage … Continue reading

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Last chance for tickets to NHRTL banquet

From New Hampshire Right to Life: Friday, October 6 (coming right up!) is the deadline for purchasing tickets to NHRTL’s annual banquet, being held on October 12. More information is on their web site. | More…

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Assisted Suicide On New Hampshire’s Southern Border?

Assisted suicide is up for discussion again at the Massachusetts State House – for the eighth time, according to the Boston Herald. The Joint Committee on Public Health held a public hearing on September 26 on a pair of bills “relative … Continue reading

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“…It Takes You” to launch 40 Days for Life

Gatherings in Manchester and Greenland set the stage for New Hampshire’s 40 Days for Life campaign, set to begin September 27. Worldwide, campaigns will soon be underway in more than 300 cities. Jen Robidoux, vice-president of New Hampshire Right to … Continue reading

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Special Election for NH State Rep: a Note on Jim Headd

New Hampshire voters in Auburn, Chester, and Sandown (Rockingham County district 4) will go to the polls tomorrow, September 26, for a special election to fill a state representative seat. Among the candidates is former state representative Jim Headd. An … Continue reading

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Ellen Kolb: I Take to the Airwaves for 40 Days for Life

My thanks to Sheila D. and her Manchester 40 Days for Life team for letting me help promote the upcoming 40 Days for Life campaign, and my thanks to Rich Girard for welcoming me to his Girard at Large show. … Continue reading

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