Posted by John Jansen (October 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm)
The next Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally is still more than three weeks away, and today our list of cities has grown to 130!
More than 125,000 people attended the March 23 and June 8 Rallies, and the number of cities already on board for October 20 indicates that the Stand Up for Religious Freedom campaign shows no signs of weakening.
On the contrary, opposition among the American people to the HHS Mandate’s assault on religious freedom is intense—and getting stronger!
From Miami, Florida to Seattle, Washington and all the way out to Honolulu, Hawaii the American people are sending a message that we will not stand idly by while the federal government forces all employer health plans to provide free contraceptives, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs, regardless of any moral or religious objections.
Check out the Locations Page to see all the cities taking part and find a Rally near you.
Don’t see one in your area? There’s still time to organize one!
You can find out what it takes to be a local Rally Captain here.
Law professor, founder of the Women Speak for Themselves campaign and all around national treasure Helen Alvare gave a talk on the day of the first Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally, March 23, 2012 at the Franciscan University of Stubenville on the HHS Mandate. This talk does a better job than anything we’ve seen at explaining how Mandate not only poses a serious threat to our religious freedom, but also why it’s just bad policy written on the basis of bad studies and ideology.
This is a great video to share with folks who say don’t see what the big deal is about this issue. Spread it around Facebook and your other social networks.
Posted by John Jansen (September 28, 2012 at 12:10 pm)
Ever since the first Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally back in March, new initiatives have been blooming all over the country to fight the Obama administration’s HHS Mandate.
One of the most exciting of these efforts is ActsFive29, taking place in Washington, D.C. starting tomorrow and running through October 2.
ActsFive29 involves several components, including four days of continuous prayer at the White House, a special Rosary event and a Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally this Sunday, September 30th from 1:30 to 3:30pm at Lafayette Park [map]. [Continue reading …]
Posted by Matt Yonke (September 22, 2012 at 12:01 pm)
Proponents of the HHS Mandate claim that we’re waging a “war on women” and insist that only men would oppose it. Well Helen Alvere and the over 33,000 women who have signed on to the Women Speak for Themselves petition would beg to differ.
This great new video shows the beautiful, diverse faces of those women and lets them speak in their own words about why they oppose the HHS Mandate.
The video also showcases tons of footage from the June 8 and March 23 Stand Up Rallies across the country and the broad cross section of people who attended. Share the video with your friends today and check the Rally Locations Page to find out where there’s a Rally in your area or how to get one started if there isn’t one yet.
Posted by Matt Yonke (September 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm)
The biggest issue in Election 2012 isn’t jobs, the economy or foreign policy, it’s the grave threat to our religious freedom posed by the HHS Mandate and other policies being implemented by the federal government.
That’s why it’s so important that we get the word out and today we’re happy to announce a new way you can do just that.
We’ve partnered with the sign pros at Heritage House to make “Vote for Religious Freedom” yard signs available for purchase! Order yours today right here!
These high quality coroplast signs make it clear to your neighbors what your priorities are this election season and will encourage others to stand up for religious freedom as well.
Order yours today. You’ll see there are steep discounts for ordering in quantities of 5 or more, so consider ordering 10 or 20 to share with your neighbors, friends or relatives. Let’s cover America’s lawns with the message of freedom!
Posted by Eric Scheidler (September 19, 2012 at 12:47 pm)
President Obama has just released a new web ad, in which he he claims to be a defender of religious freedom and a great admirer of the contribution of faith in our public life.
I take great encouragement from President Obama’s latest web ad—not because I believe a word he says, but because it shows that our massive, grassroots campaign to stop Obama’s HHS Mandate and restore religious freedom is working.
President Obama realizes he’s vulnerable on the religious freedom issue. It shows he’s worried—and he should be, especially with the next wave of nationwide Stand Up for Religious Freedom rallies coming on October 20, just 17 days before Election Day. [Continue reading …]
Posted by John Jansen (September 17, 2012 at 1:23 pm)
A great victory for religious freedom was scored last week when the Missouri legislature overrode a veto by Governor Jay Nixon of Senate Bill 749.
The bill, which passed with wide margins in both the state House and Senate earlier this summer, was written in direct response to the HHS Mandate.
SB 749 ensures that employees and employers in the state of Missouri will not be forced to participate in, provide, pay for, or provide referrals for health plans or services that cover contraceptives, sterilizations, or abortion-causing drugs.
In a special veto session last week, the Missouri Senate resoundingly voted 26-6 and the Missouri House voted 109-45 to override Governor Nixon’s veto of the bill. [Continue reading …]
Posted by Matt Yonke (September 13, 2012 at 10:00 am)
As the battle against the HHS Mandate and other threats to our religious freedom wage on, many people are unclear as to how exactly the HHS Mandate poses a threat to religious freedom. Some on the left brazenly claim it poses no threat at all.
That’s why it’s important to get the truth about the HHS Mandate and its pernicious attack on freedom out there. This video from Senator Kelly Ayotte does exactly that in a clear, concise package.
Share this video on Facebook and your other social networks to get the word out about religious freedom, and don’t forget to take part in the October 20 rally! With over 100 cities on board there’s likely to be one near you. Get the full list of cities right here and if there’s not follow the simple directions to get your own Stand Up Rally going.
Posted by Matt Yonke (September 12, 2012 at 11:04 am)
With the October Rally for Religious Freedom still more than five weeks away, the list of Rally cities taking part just reached 105!
All over the country, Americans are standing up and demanding that their government respect their right to religious freedom.
Check out the Locations Page to see all the cities taking part and find a Rally near you. Don’t see one in your area? There’s still plenty of time to get one going. Just follow the directions you’ll find on the locations page to put in your application today!
Posted by Matt Yonke (September 7, 2012 at 4:16 pm)
Three Cheers for Cardinal Dolan! From the beginning he’s led the fight against the HHS Mandate with courage and expert diplomacy, but when he gave last night’s closing prayer at the Democratic National Convention, he exceeded all expectations.
Though some thought praying at the DNC at all was a capitulation, Cardinal Dolan took the opportunity to pray for God’s protection over the unborn and for the restoration of religious liberty—clear references to abortion and the HHS Mandate.
Thank you, Cardinal, for truly acting as America’s pastor and bringing the gospel message of life and freedom to both sides of the aisle!
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The next Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally is still more than three weeks away, and today our list of cities has grown to 130!
President Obama has just released a 
A great victory for religious freedom was scored last week when the Missouri legislature