In his Netflix special “2017,” Louis C.K. challenges a topic even comedians often leave untouched. The issue of abortion is nearly one-sided when it comes to the limelight. Hollywood, actors and comedians alike, more often than not, have chosen to ignore the lives of the unborn, the very lives that are taken by abortion. But in “2017,”…
Live Action News — A Philadelphia-based theater company is planning to stage a musical comedy about abortion — but while the production is still weeks away from its debut, it is running into some serious obstacles. Lightning Rod Special, led by co-director Alice Yorke, has notified local media of their upcoming show that will debut in…
Jordan Cheyenne, is a popular YouTuber who vlogs about relationships, fitness, and her life as a young, single mom. Jordan speaks openly with her fans about her journey through motherhood, sharing that it’s the most rewarding thing she’s ever done. Last month, she posted a video entitled “Calling off the abortion.” She explains that a…
It’s been four years since Netflix began producing and releasing its own content for the world to consume (or shall I say “binge”). What was once a conduit for television shows and movies is now a leader in the entertainment game, producing more original series or films than any other American network in 2016. Needless to say,…
Live Action News — Hollywood isn’t known for being pro-life. But that doesn’t mean abortion is being promoted in every movie and television show, much to the chagrin of pro-abortion advocates. These advocates — some of them Hollywood stars themselves — complain about the lack of pro-abortion messaging on-screen. But Hollywood surprisingly gets it right…
Lena Dunham is at it again. Earlier this week, the actress and pro-choice activist published another celebrity-studded video promoting Planned Parenthood. Featuring Judd Apatow, Jennifer Lawrence, Gloria Steinem, and many more, the short video urges viewers to call their Senators and “demand they do what’s right for women’s health.” The claims made in the video…
Live Action has come under the scrutiny of Twitter’s advertising “policies” and it doesn’t look good. The pro-life news platform recently tried to run advertisements on Twitter, but their ad was denied because their tweets are considered by Twitter to be inflammatory. The ad in question simply called people to stand for the dignity and…
Dear Paul Ryan, As you work with President Trump to cut off federal funds for Planned Parenthood, I want to take a moment to applaud you. Your efforts to defend the unborn and to provide for the needs of the most vulnerable in your community are admirable and praiseworthy. This past weekend, the New York…
Yesterday, People Magazine posted an article highlighting Olympic medalist Sanya Richards-Ross and her experience with abortion. They write that it was a “decision she says cost her more than a gold medal.” Ross’s memoir Chasing Grace: What the Quarter Mile Has Taught Me About God and Life was released yesterday. The book discusses her relationship with husband,…
After the initial filming of D.C. Entertainment’s Wonder Woman, the cast and crew were called back to set for retakes of the film’s major battle scene. At this point, the Wonder Woman actress, Gal Gadot, was five months pregnant. The Israeli Defense Forces veteran and Miss Israel 2004 has experience being a strong female role model, but…
Dear Maddi, I wish I could find words to express the combination of anger and sadness that I feel after reading the article about you in the New York Times. I have a few things in common with you: I am a Christian, I am pro-life, I went to a private, Christian junior high and…
Live Action News — A new commercial from Johnson’s has taken social media by storm, despite the fact that the ad itself is very simple. What has people so excited? It beautifully showcases the perfect humanity of a baby with Down syndrome. It’s not clear when the ad originally aired, or where, but it was shared…
Yesterday, Joss Whedon, Hollywood director and writer, released a dramatic short film on YouTube, entitled ‘UNLOCKED,’ showing what the world would be like without Planned Parenthood. The video’s description reads, “‘UNLOCKED’ highlights the vital role Planned Parenthood health centers play in the lives of millions of women in communities nationwide. The video follows three different…
This article originally appeared on Secular Pro-Life Perspectives. Full disclosure: I have never watched Keeping Up with the Kardashians. I just never got the concept of people “being famous for being famous.” The series’ 2.8 out of 10 stars on IMDB suggests I’m not alone. So when the Kardashians did an Instagram promotion in support…
Live Action News — A week after tennis star and 23-times Grand Slam singles winner Serena Williams announced her pregnancy via SnapChat, she turned to Instagram to pen a touching letter to her preborn baby. Williams is expecting her first child with fiancé Alexis Ohanian in the fall. “My Dearest Baby,” she writes. “You gave me the strength I…