One of the great honors we have at the Walk for Life West Coast is the annual presentation of the St. Gianna Molla award. The St. Gianna award, named for the Italian doctor who, rather than abort her child when other doctors told her that giving birth would endanger her life, chose life. She chose to give birth, to give life to another, even at the cost of her own. The St. Gianna Molla award is given to persons who have shown through their...

This year’s 10th Anniversary Walk for Life West Coast gave us the opportunity to thank those who have stood with us in past years in defense of the littlest among us. We invited all past Walk speakers to join us. Not all could do so, of course–these folks have very busy schedules! But 19 past speakers could make it. Here is a photo taken before the rally with most of them. We will try to find and post a picture with all speakers....

On January 15 the Supreme Court will begin to hear oral arguments in McCullen v. Coakley, in which pro-life activists are challenging the constitutionality of “bubble laws” that have been enacted to stifle the free speech of pro-life Americans.  While the case challenges Massachusetts law, it has the potential to strike down “bubble zones” nationwide. Past Walk for Life West Coast St. Gianna Molla award Walter Hoye...