ORTL in the News

WLMB's May 15th Interview with Mike Gonidakis, President of Ohio Right to Life

Ohio Right to Life — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:05:24 +0000

Open Letter to Senator Nina Turner

Ohio Right to Life — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:33:38 +0000

Dear Senator Nina Turner, The purpose of this letter is to address your "performance" at the Ohio Statehouse today. For those wishing to see a sideshow, you certainly met expectations. For the rest of us who preferred to learn from a sitting Ohio Senator how she would tackle the alarming and deadly rate of abortions in the African-American community you failed yet again.

Should nation celebrate Roe vs. Wade ruling?

Ohio Right to Life — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:09:20 +0000

In spite of this great tragedy proferred via Roe v. Wade, we have every reason to believe that American culture is becoming more pro-life.

Unborn humans deserve protection

Ohio Right to Life — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:43:00 +0000

The symbol of the United States, the bald eagle, is protected by law. This protection extends to the bald eagle's nest and eggs (16 U.S. Code, Section 668). Shouldn't the people of the United States be given as much respect as our nation’s symbol?

Pro-life movement faces big challenge

Ohio Right to Life — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:29:00 +0000

As one of the many pro-life activists in Ohio, I realize this year with the Obama administration will provide one of our toughest challenges ever. I’ve always been amazed at the commitment of regular moms and dads who tirelessly advocate on behalf of life and family. These people are not motivated by money, but by an unwavering commitment to protect and promote what is good. They are what I like to call “moms and dads on a mission.” Their work strengthens me physically and mentally as I help to fight for life.

Insurance Exchange Program Debate ft. Mike Gonidakis

Glenn — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:43:00 +0000

Sandy Theis and Mike Gonidakis go toe to toe on The Spectrum.

Ohio considers ban on sex-selective abortions

lauryn — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:29:13 +0000

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban sex-selective abortions.

A bill to that effect has been introduced in the House by two lawmakers. Mike Gonidakis of Ohio Right to Life tells OneNewsNow what prompted the move.

"Just recently Lila Rose of Live Action did an undercover investigation at Planned Parenthood where a nurse encouraged a couple to have an abortion because they wanted a son and they found out that the baby that the woman was carrying was a girl," he says. "What we need to do in the state of Ohio is be

proactive and ban this, and hope other states will follow suit."

Gonidakis suggests it ought to be a non-partisan issue, but this is not the case.

"Unfortunately, here in Ohio we receive no Democrat support on this bill," he explains. "For the longest time the Democratic Party has been claiming to be the party of women -- yet we have the opportunity to save little baby girls here, and they refuse to support it. The real war on women is the fact that roughly half of all aborted babies are young girls. That's the true war on women."

Gonidakis hopes to have hearings launched within the next couple of weeks in both houses, and a bill on the governor's desk either shortly before or after the November election. Four states have banned sex-selective abortions.

-from Charlie Butts of onenewsnow.com, June 27, 2012.

Letter: Senator Hughes has a 100% pro-life voting record

Ohio Right to Life — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:33:35 +0000

Recently Faith2Action paid for ads in newspapers accusing Ohio senators, including Senator Jim Hughes, of being a “RINO” for not blindly supporting HB 125, the so-called “heartbeat bill.”& amp; #160; According to the group, anything less than unwavering support means that Senators are neither pro-life nor a “true” member of their respective political party. This accusation is as flawed as the legislative strategy pursued by this group.

Committee Hears Bill That Would Restrict Funding To Planned Parenthood

Ohio Right to Life — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:40:19 +0000

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Health and Aging Committee members heard testimony Wednesday about a bill that would restrict funding to Planned Parenthood.

House Bill 298, known as the “Family Planning Bill,” drew a crowd and controversy Wednesday, 10TV’s Jessa Goddard reported.

-excerpt from 10TV, May 16, 2012

Letter: Is Planned Parenthood decreasing the demand for sex or increasing it?

Ohio Right to Life — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:24:18 +0000

Human trafficking takes place in rough neighborhoods and back alleys, as one would surmise. But last month The Plain Dealer informed us that right beneath the hem of normality, middle-class neighborhoods and local cafes serve as stomping grounds for Ohio's booming sex traffickers. Somehow, it's become possible for approximately 1,000 American-born teenagers a year to be forced into a life of horror beneath the surveillance of our picket-fenced society.

The theme has been bursting through mainstream media, and Gov. John Kasich even made it central in his State of the State address this year, as he declared "war on the slave trade."

Reducing the demand for sex is necessary to combat the crime, according to reports given by experts and activists at the Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the Statehouse.

Yet, is American society actively reducing the demand for sex, or increasing it?

-excerpt from blog.cleveland.com, April 24, 2012.