It’s no secret that college campuses are breeding grounds for progressive ideologies, where anything remotely conservative is often shot down before it even has a chance to be heard. Yet, amid this ideological chaos, a courageous group at the University of Arizona is standing up for a cause that modern culture seems hell-bent on ignoring: the value of unborn life. I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Sellers, president of the University of Arizona’s Students for Life chapter, to discuss the pro-life movement, the impact of the upcoming election, and her hope for a world that recognizes every human's right to life.
Founded in 2019, the University of Arizona’s Students for Life chapter is part of a nationwide movement to shine a light on the humanity of the unborn. Amy, along with her team, isn’t just sitting behind keyboards or hiding in echo chambers. They’re out there every week on the UA campus, holding meetings and setting up tables in public spaces to engage with students, faculty, and anyone else willing to have a real conversation. When I asked Amy how her group approaches these interactions, she described their strategies with a balance of humor and purpose. With the goal of making a heavy topic approachable, she shared some lighthearted lines she uses to draw people into conversations. But Amy’s wit is backed by a deep conviction. As she explained, “We’re here to show that unborn children aren’t just a collection of cells—they’re human beings.” And if her punchy dialogue starters don’t grab people’s attention, the facts about fetal development and abortion practices certainly do.
Surprisingly, the University of Arizona administration hasn’t barred their activities, though we all know they’re just a memo away from banning anything remotely conservative. But even if the university hasn’t actively opposed their presence, Amy and her team have had their fair share of tense encounters. Thankfully, as she noted, most people have shown a level of civility—though we can’t say the same for the broader cultural climate. In fact, Amy was quick to point out one of the most common misconceptions her group encounters: that being pro-life requires a certain religion or political affiliation.
Newsflash: You don’t have to be a Christian or conservative to value human life. Amy passionately explained how being pro-life is simply about standing up for the most fundamental right we all share—the right to live. “Protecting unborn children should be common sense,” she said. And she’s right. This is about recognizing humanity, regardless of religious beliefs or political lines. Groups like Secular Pro-Life, Vegans for Pre-Born Rights, and Democrats for Life prove that being pro-life is bigger than politics.
Amy and her team aren’t just talking about pro-life issues; they’re making the statistics visible in a striking way with their Halloween-themed “Cemetery for the Innocent” display. Set up on the mall by the Student Union, the display includes 500 small pink flags, each symbolizing 1,600 babies killed in abortions annually in America. With the lowest estimate at 800,000 abortions per year, these flags are a sobering reminder of the lives lost. It’s a chilling yet necessary visual that coincides with the upcoming election, a reminder to students of what’s really at stake. The team explains both national and state statistics, turning an abstract number into a visual reality that can’t be ignored.
The stakes for the pro-life movement in the upcoming election couldn’t be higher, and Amy’s perspective on this couldn’t be more pointed. Proposition 139 in Arizona could enshrine the so-called “right” to abortion up to fetal viability, around 24 weeks, into state law. If it passes, it will be a tragic step backward for life in Arizona—a move that opens the door for more extreme abortion practices in a state that’s already too permissive. Amy made it clear that the political landscape is shifting dangerously, and it’s not just the Democrats we have to worry about. The Republican Party, once the stalwart defender of the unborn, has shown a disturbing reluctance to make abortion a priority issue. “The Republican Party was once the voice for the voiceless, the hope for the unborn,” Amy reflected. Yet now, many in the GOP seem more concerned with their polling numbers than with standing up for the fundamental rights they once championed.
Despite these challenges, Amy holds onto a powerful hope for the future. For her, the pro-life movement is about more than just changing laws; it’s about changing hearts. She dreams of a world where the right to life is recognized as basic human decency, not a partisan debate. Amy put it best when she said, “Being pro-life is the bare minimum.” It’s not about political wins or religious affiliations—it’s about valuing each and every human life, from conception onward.
As the culture war rages on, Amy Sellers and the University of Arizona’s Students for Life chapter are taking a stand that too few are willing to make. Their work is a testament to the fact that, even on college campuses steeped in progressive ideology, there are still brave individuals fighting for the right to life. In a world where unborn children are often dismissed, this group reminds us all of a simple, unyielding truth: every human life has value, and it’s worth protecting. So, if you’re sick of the empty platitudes and want to support a cause that truly matters, take a look at what Students for Life is doing and remember—change starts when we refuse to stay silent.