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Pro-Life Action League to Oppose New Bubble Zone Ordinance and Reveal Malpractice Lawsuits Against Near North Planned Parenthood

Posted by League Staff (November 16, 2009 at 4:27 pm)

For Immediate Release

Chicago,—Pro-Life Action League announces a press conference and protest in front of the Planned Parenthood on 1200 N LaSalle Dr in Chicago, at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2009.

Press Conference and Protest Details

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

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Pro-Life Protesters Reach Common Ground with Aurora on Protests at Planned Parenthood: Pro-Life Action League and City of Aurora Settle Years-Long Dispute over Protesters’ and Free Speech Rights at the Nation’s Second Largest Abortion Clinic

Posted by League Staff (November 11, 2009 at 4:23 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Eric Scheidler, Pro-Life Action League, 773-251-8792; Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, 312-403-1333 (Cell)

Aurora, Ill.—Last night the Aurora City council agreed to a long-awaited settlement between the city and the Pro-Life Action League that lays out provisions protecting the rights of pro-life protesters at the Planned Parenthood facility in the city. A win for pro-lifers, the agreement recognizes the rights of protesters and secures comprehensive protection for citizens who wish to speak out in front of one of the nation’s largest abortion facilities.

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Pro-Life Action League Joins Naples Coalition to Stop Planned Parenthood’s Scheme to Terminate an Abortion-Free Community

Posted by League Staff (September 12, 2009 at 4:11 pm)

For Immediate Release

In light of the murder of pro-life activist Jim Pouillion in Michigan last Friday, nationally-known pro-life activist, Eric Scheidler, will encourage local activists not to be intimidated and keep fighting Planned Parenthood and helping women choose life for their unborn babies.
When: MONDAY, September 14, 2009, 1:00 pm Eastern
What: Press conference during an all-day protest and prayer organized by the leadership of the Pro-Life Action League, who works around the country to empower local pro-life advocates; training for pro-life activists on how to legally shut down abortion providers; information distributed on effective, compassionate, and non-judgmental help that is readily available for women facing an untimely pregnancy.
Where: Planned Parenthood Naples Center, 1425 Creech Road, Naples, FL 34103.
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Pro-Life Action League Protest at Aurora Planned Parenthood: Regular monthly protest at Aurora Planned Parenthood celebrating the parental notice law being enforced

Posted by League Staff (August 14, 2009 at 4:02 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Eric Scheidler, Communications director, Pro-Life Action League, 773-251-8792 (cell); Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333

What: Aurora Planned Parenthood protest; Participants celebrate the parental notice law finally being enforced during pro-life rally at Planned Parenthood with signs reading “Moms for Life” and “Dads for Life.”

Who: Pro-Life Action League and pro-life volunteers and supporters

When: Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Where: Aurora Planned Parenthood, 3051 E. York St. Aurora, IL 60504

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One-Day “Face the Truth” Tour in Rockford, IL: Tour sponsored by Chicago’s Pro-Life Action League

Posted by League Staff (August 10, 2009 at 3:51 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Eric Scheidler, Communications director, Pro-Life Action League, 773-251-8792 (cell), Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333

What: 2009 “Face the Truth” tour; Participants will visit sites around Rockford holding graphic pictures of unborn and aborted babies while handing out informational pamphlets to passersby.

Who: Pro-Life Action League and pro-life volunteers and supporters

When: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Why: The League’s mission is to help Americans better understand the reality of abortion and, in the end, to help save babies and their mothers from abortion.

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Pro-Life Action League Sponsors 2009 “Face the Truth” Tour: Graphic pro-life campaign kicks off July 10 to save babies and their mothers from abortion

Posted by League Staff (July 6, 2009 at 3:43 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333

Chicago, Ill—The Pro-life Action League will sponsor the 2009 “Face the Truth” tour beginning this Friday, July 10 and running through Saturday July 18. Participants and pro-life activists will visit sites throughout Chicagoland holding graphic pictures of unborn and aborted babies while handing out pamphlets to passersby. Their mission is to help Americans better understand the reality of abortoin and, in the end, to help save babies.

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Pro-Life Action League Tells Obama, “Abortion Is Not Health Care”: Group to Protest Health Care Speech at A.M.A. Meeting

Posted by League Staff (June 16, 2009 at 3:31 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net

Chicago, IL—”President Obama has declared his intention to reduce abortion. Now he is seeking support from the American Medical Association for his health care plan, and we’re calling on him to remember that commitment,” said Eric Scheidler, Communications Director of the Pro-Life Action League. “Our message is simple: Abortion is not health care.”

Scheidler’s group will hold a pro-life rally outside the Hyatt Regency in Chicago starting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, where Obama will speak on his health care plan to A.M.A. delegates.

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Pro-Life Action League Uses Handbooks, Not Handguns, as Weapon—Tiller’s death serves as reminder that violence is not the answer

Posted by League Staff (June 3, 2009 at 2:12 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Eric Scheidler, Communications director, Pro-Life Action League 630-896-1200, 773-251-8792 (cell), Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333

(Chicago, Ill.)—In light of abortionist George Tiller’s tragic death, the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League is encouraging others to use a different weapon against abortion.

The League has published a free, pocket-sized, 96-page handbook, Sharing the Pro-Life Message, that arms pro-lifers with the facts, figures and reasoned arguments they need to share the truth about abortion with compassion and conviction.

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Conversion, Not Killing, Is the Solution: Pro-Life Action League Condemns the Killing of Late-term Abortionist George Tiller

Posted by League Staff (June 1, 2009 at 4:03 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Joseph Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League, 773-777-2900

Chicago, Ill.—”We deplore the killing of George Tiller on Sunday morning,” said Joseph M. Scheidler, national director of the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League.

“It has always been my philosophy that we convert abortionists,” said Scheidler. “As activists committed to saving lives, we vigorously oppose violence.”

Scheidler once shared a taxi with Dr. Tiller as both were headed from the airport in New Orleans to the National Abortion Federation Convention.

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“March For Life” Organized to Protest Freedom of Choice Act—Americans for Life plans demonstration to support families

Posted by League Staff (May 15, 2009 at 1:44 pm)

For Immediate Release
Contact:
Richard Walsh—(630) 312- 0081

Chicago, IL—Americans for Life, a non-denominational coalition founded to defend the sanctity of human life at all stages, has organized a protest on Friday, May 22 in downtown Chicago.

The rally and march will be a demonstration against the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) and U.S. Government funding of abortion worldwide. Americans for Life will also stand in support of traditional marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act.

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