Invitation to Lawgical Arena

I have been invited to give a talk on right to life this Sunday. This invitation is timely, considering the plans we have on The Human Project this month. 

Please join the conversation @lawgical arena by 5pm on Sunday. Venue is Facebook live. 

Thank you. 

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