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Halligan "is unqualified to sit on such a prestigious court because of her conduct in office, using her position in state government to advance radical, pro-abortion legal theories against the constitutional rights of pro-life citizens," said AULA's Dr. Yoest. WASHINGTON, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest called for the U.S. Senate to vote no on cloture on the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to the U.S....
"Our model legislation is specifically tailored to confront the current trends in Big Abortion's overreach," said AUL's Dr. Charmaine Yoest. "The scandalous behavior of this destructive industry must be confronted, and the eighth edition of Defending Life equips legislators to do just that." WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Building on a proven track record of legislative successes, Americans United for Life released the eighth edition of Defending Life, with the...
At AUL Legal Symposium, Experts Weigh in on the Future of Roe in America WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At a prestigious legal symposium at the National Press Club sponsored by Americans United for Life, AUL President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest addressed media, lawmakers and legal guests during an event titled: The Future of Roe: Women, Health and Law in the Obama Era, and noted that the pro-life movement has successfully bypassed the gridlock of Washington,...
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans now view abortion as "morally wrong" NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four decades after the Supreme Court's controversial decision in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion throughout the United States, a new KofC-Marist Poll shows that more than 8 in 10 Americans (83 percent) favor significant restrictions. The poll reveals that support for significant abortion restrictions has increased by four points since last year - rising from 79...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Presidential Candidate Gary Bauer called the 40(th) anniversary of Roe v. Wade "a day to reflect on the national tragedy of abortion, which has left us with more than 55 million destroyed babies and nearly as many exploited women." The president of American Values made the following statement: "For 40 years, we've deprived the most defenseless among us of the rights promised in the second paragraph of the Declaration of...
Advocates for Youth introduces 40 abortion stories for the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The decades-long effort to secure women's reproductive health and rights has hit a wall. For too long, women who have had abortions have been silenced and in the shadows. But today marks a new day. Today, Advocates for Youth announces the release of 1 in 3: These Are Our Stories, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court...
Also Out on the 40(th) Anniversary of Roe: AUL Life List All Stars Commend Legislative Achievements in 2012 "This analysis of cumulative successes across the country illustrates the effectiveness of AUL's models, laying the foundation for rolling back and reversing Roe v. Wade," said AUL's Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans United for Life President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest released AUL's annual "Life List," a well-respected...
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans View Abortion as Morally Wrong NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four decades after the Supreme Court's controversial decision in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion throughout the United States, a new Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll shows that more than 8 in 10 Americans (83 percent) favor significant restrictions. The poll reveals that support for significant abortion restrictions has increased by four points since...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On December 4, 2012, an impressive and diverse group of experts and witnesses with personal experience of abortion will present a three hour media briefing on the topic: "What Has 40 Years of Abortion Done to America?" WHO: Experts Including Women Hurt By Abortion WHAT: Media Briefing WHERE: National Press Club in Washington, D.C. WHEN: December 4, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ISSUE: The Impact of Abortion on Women,...
"AUL has proven that momentum for life at the state level can counter the largest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade." WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. Charmaine Yoest said that despite the possible continuation of the pro-abortion federal policies of now re-elected President Obama, AUL's proven track record of state legislative success is a roadmap to expand a culture of life - with or without the...
