Posted by Matt Yonke (September 7, 2012 at 9:56 am)
If you missed last night’s “I Vote Pro-Life First” webcast featuring a host of pro-life and pro-freedom leaders, now’s your chance.
Stand Up Rally Co-Director Eric Scheidler is one of the first presenters, but be sure to listen to the whole call to hear the whole roster of great speakers, including Senator Rick Santorum.
If you want to find out how to make a difference in this fall’s elections beyond just voting, click play below:
[audio:http://prolifeaction.org/docs/2012/SFLAWebcast.mp3]
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Posted by John Jansen (September 6, 2012 at 2:43 pm)
It would be hard to overstate the importance of this year’s general election.
The sanctity of life, the integrity of marriage, and religious liberty itself all hang in the balance.
That means it has never been more urgent for faithful, pro-life Americans to take an active role in the electoral process.
But this year, with all that’s at stake, it’s not enough just to vote pro-life in November.
You’re invited to join Rick Santorum and other pro-life leaders — including Stand Up Rally co-chairman Eric Scheidler — at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time tonight for the national “I Vote Pro-Life First” webcast.
On this special webcast, you will hear from national pro-life leaders about how you and every pro-lifer you know can get engaged and make a difference in this election.
You can register for the “I Vote Pro-Life First” webcast here. [Continue reading …]
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Posted by John Jansen (September 4, 2012 at 11:33 am)
The next Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally is still more than six weeks away, and today our list of cities is already at 92!
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? Organize one!
You can find out what it takes to be a local Rally Captain here.
Posted by Matt Yonke (August 31, 2012 at 1:26 pm)
With the November elections looming, the time has come to double down in the fight for religious freedom.
That’s why the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Coalition is calling for a third nationwide Stand Up Rally to take place on Saturday, October 20.
The Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) in June made it clear that the only way to stop this pernicious attack on our freedom of religion will be electoral change. With that in mind, the October Rally will aim to call the faithful to live their faith, not just in church, but in every part of their lives.
With over 80 cities on board and more being added every day, the October 20 Rally is expected to be a historic success.
Find a Rally near you at the Rally Info and Locations page. Don’t see a Rally in your area? Contact the national leadership team to find out how you can get one going.
The die is cast. Now it’s time for each of us to do our part to ensure that religious freedom doesn’t become a part of America’s past. Join us as we Stand Up for Religious Freedom nationwide on October 20.
NOTE: Click the image at the top of this post for a Facebook cover photo you can use on your page to promote the Rally!
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Posted by Matt Yonke (August 1, 2012 at 4:58 pm)
Today, the HHS Mandate goes into effect forcing all employers to provide contraceptives, sterilizations and abortion-inducing drugs to their employees through their healthcare plans.
But it is not a day to despair. It is a day to mark the beginning of a new chapter in the fight to defend our religious freedom.
To the right you’ll see a photo taken today of the first group of protesters outside the White House led by longtime activist Rev. Pat Mahoney. Bearing the banner of the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rallies, Rev. Mahoney and his cohorts are making it clear to the White House that this is far from over. [Continue reading …]
Posted by John Jansen (August 1, 2012 at 11:09 am)
TODAY, August 1st, at 1:30 pm Eastern Time, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and WebMD are conducting a live online forum on “women’s preventive services,” and they’re calling for questions from the public.
We need to get our voices into this discussion taking place today at 1:30 pm Eastern/12:30 pm Central.
Let’s crash Kathleen Sebelius’ online forum and let the Obama Administration know exactly what we think about the HHS Mandate’s assault on religious freedom.
You can submit questions via Facebook, and you can watch the discussion live at 1:30pm Eastern here.
Posted by Matt Yonke (July 30, 2012 at 2:53 pm)
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, members of the Stand Up Coalition, report a huge victory in the fight against President Obama’s HHS Mandate.
The Newland family, Catholic owners of Hercules Industries, a private HVAC equipment manufacturer, sued to protect their right to administer their self-insured employee plan for their 265 full-time employees in a way that comports with the family’s religious faith.
Judge John Kane granted a preliminary injunction on behalf of Hercules Industries. Granting the preliminary injunction prevents the federal government from applying the HHS mandate against the company.
“Judge Kane’s ruling today in favor of a religious for-profit plaintiff challenging the coercive HHS mandate got the law right. Religious liberty rights don’t stop at the store-front door,” said Hannah Smith, Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. “This decision portends the demise of the current Administration’s attempts to drive religious activity from the public square and confine it within the four walls of a church.”
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Posted by AngieSchubert (July 23, 2012 at 1:39 pm)
Livonia Michigan’s first Stand Up for Freedom Rally was held June 8th. To all 225 men, women, and children present, it appeared to be a mini meeting of the United Nations.
Opening up the rally in prayer was Fr. Theo D’Cunha, pastor of St. Priscilla’s parish in Livonia, who has been serving the Diocese of Detroit for 5 years. A priest of the Pallotine Fathers and native of India, Fr. Theo reminded us that this fight is about keeping our religious freedoms so that we can pass them on to future generations.
Following the opening prayer the Star Spangled banner was sung by Emily Crombese, a homeschooled high school sophomore who performs with the Michigan Opera Theatre. The son of a Mallorcan immigrant, Michael Vallespir led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Michael Tworek, a homeschooled fifth grader, then read the First Amendment. [Continue reading …]
Posted by Eric Scheidler (July 16, 2012 at 10:22 am)
In the wake of the March 23 and June 8 nationwide Stand Up for Religious Freedom rallies, I’ve been hearing from groups all across the country who are holding similar events in response to local religious freedom concerns. The latest is being held by the Foundation for America on Saturday, July 21 in Roanoke, Virginia.
The rally is inspired by two recent developments: a move by the ACLU to force the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors not to open its meetings with a prayer, and a recommendation by a judge in Giles County that 4 of the 10 Commandments be eliminated from the school curriculum.
The Rally will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elmwood Park (map). If you live within an hour or two’s drive from Roanoke, come on out on Saturday and stand up for religious freedom!
Posted by Matt Yonke (July 2, 2012 at 4:07 pm)
As we move forward in the fight for religious freedom and the repeal of the HHS Mandate, it is becoming ever more clear that electoral change may be the only way back to a government that respects our religious freedom instead of threatening it.
With that in mind, the Stand Up for Religious Freedom campaign has added a new page of tools for Voting and Elections.
On this page you’ll find detailed instructions on holding a voter registration drive, voter guides to help educate citizens to make informed choices in the voting booth, resources on what is legally allowed in a church setting and more.
Use these tools to spread the word about the importance of voting to protect religious freedom in November and for educating and registering all the folks you know who share the belief that our fundamental freedoms must be protected.
Check back as we’ll be adding new resources as the election draws closer. Know of a great election or voting resource? Leave it in the comments to share!
