The following information can be used for church bulletins in the weeks and months ahead. Right to Life of Michigan will provide concise, educational information on a monthly basis for church bulletins or church newsletters. Feel free to edit information as needed. If more information is desired, visit the Right to Life of Michigan web site at www.rtl.org. Please pass this information on to your church leader or prolife representative.


MiCAUSE.com provides accurate information
MiCAUSE, Michigan Citizens Against Unrestricted Science and Experimentation, is a growing coalition of citizens who are against unrestricted experimentation on live human embryos. MiCAUSE is in place to provide accurate information so citizens can be informed about the upcoming November state-wide ballot proposal. To learn more, visit www.micause.com.

Granholm vetoes ban on partial-birth abortion
After passage in the Michigan House and Senate, Governor Jennifer Granholm wasted no time vetoing the Michigan partial birth abortion ban bill on Friday, June 13.  Governor Granholm was the only obstacle standing in the way of Michigan citizens finally getting their long sought-after ban on the late term abortion procedure.  For more information about partial-birth abortion, visit Right to Life of Michigan at www.rtl.org.
   
Adult stem cells help treat blind British patients
A newspaper in Britain recently reported that 6 blind patients in Great Britain have dramatically improved eyesight after receiving transplants of adult stem cells.  Patients who were previously unable to see someone waving a hand in their face are now able to read 3 to 4 lines down on an eye chart.  The patients were part of a clinical trial for individuals who lost their eyesight due to either a rare genetic disease or chemical accidents.  To learn more about stem cell research, please visit www.stemcellresearchcures.com.
                   
Study shows unapproved method responsible for chemical abortion deaths
A recent study by scientists at the University of Michigan suggests that abortionists who used the second drug in the chemical abortion cocktail RU-486 in a manner not approved by the FDA are responsible for the deaths of 7 women who died from a bacterial infections after undergoing RU-486 abortions. Abortion is not worthy of a woman. If you or someone you know is facing an unexpected pregnancy, confidential help is available by calling 1-800-57 WOMAN.