Posted by Patricia Januzzi (June 15, 2012 at 12:22 pm)
On June 8,2012 over 1,000 citizens from the Philadelphia, PA Region rallied and stood up to show their support of our First Freedom, Religious Liberty and their opposition to the current Administration’s HHS Mandate! The weather was beautiful! The crowd engaged!
We had a tremendous line up of speakers. Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior opened the day with prayer. and Rev. Watkins closed the day with prayer!. The Liberty Bell Rang at 12 noon and we began! These were the speakers : Bishop Timothy Senior from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Dr. Franck from the Witherspoon Institute, Dr. Mirenda from Neuman College, Ron Rak, J.D. from St. Peter’s Medical Center, a letter from several physicians attending the rally, Lori Windham, J.D. from the Beckett Fund and Sam Casey, J.D. [Continue reading …]
Posted by Russell Barger (June 15, 2012 at 11:11 am)
A group of about 1000 appeared in front of the Denney Federal Building in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, on June 8, 2012. Lincoln Right to Life, Regnum Christi, and the Nebraska Family Council sponsored the rally on the warm June day.
The crowd was composed of Catholics and Protestants, primarily. For a town of under 300,000, the organizers were pleased with the turnout.
The speakers included Coach Ron Brown, of the Nebraska Cornhusker football squad, speaking on behalf of Freedmen. Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, along with Protestant ministers and Catholic priests, touched on the facts behind the mandate. [Continue reading …]
Tags: Lincoln. Posted in June 8 Rally Report | Comments Off on Good Turnout at Rally in Lincoln, Nebraska – 1000 Appear to Protect Liberty
Posted by Kate Johnson (June 15, 2012 at 10:44 am)
Grand Junction Rally
A group of 50 passionate people gathered together in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 8, 2012. They stood on the side of the Federal Courthouse to stand up against the HHS mandate.
All participants were given a pin and a poster to show their opposition. Some brought their own signs. The attendees sang patriotic songs such as “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.”
A crowd of 130 attended the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday, June 8.
We only had one negative comment — “Go home!” — from a passerby, but otherwise there were no conflicts.
More importantly, it was quite clear that the people of Bloomington had a chance to see that its citizens refused to let the government take over their lives. Many of the local people paused to listen to a speaker or two before moving on to their destination; a few people both young and old stopped by to join the rally; drivers and their passengers looked and listened as they were stopped at the streetlights.
The rally was a great success and brought together multiple organizations and churches.
In the week following the rally, Bloomington’s city council refused Planned Parenthood a grant for the first time in 14 years! Slowly, but surely, the people of Bloomington are realizing the effects of destructive regulations mandated by the government.
Posted by Brice Griffin (June 15, 2012 at 8:00 am)
Over 100 concerned citizens gathered in protest in Charlotte on Friday, June 8, showing concern over the Obama administration’s HHS mandate.
Attendees showed support in applause when guest speaker Cindy Brown, Vice Chair of Feminists for Life, exclaimed that the so-called “war on women” is “categorically absurd!” And cheered when she explained that the “right to free exercise of religion is a fundamental right of all people, not a privilege granted by any government.”
The momentum built when Dr. Matt Harrison, from Northgate Family Practice, was introduced. Dr. Harrison’s practice does NOT prescribe birth control, nor does he prescribe Viagra outside of marriage. If an abortion-minded woman chooses life for her child, he will provide prenatal and delivery care free of charge. He summed up his position by saying, “The government wants me to be a gumball machine. Put in your premium and get a gumball!” [Continue reading …]
Tags: Charlotte. Posted in June 8 Rally Report | Comments Off on Over 100 Rally for Religious Freedom in Charlotte
Posted by Elizabeth Demos-Garibaldi (June 15, 2012 at 7:30 am)
Over 200 citizens of mostly Christian faiths and across the age spectrum gathered at the La Crosse Post Office for a the second Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally.
For the first time ever in my three years leading pro-life activities in La Crosse, the media — the TV stations — showed up! [Continue reading …]
Posted in June 8 Rally Report | Comments Off on Faith and Prayer in Action Saves Life of “Freedom Fighter”
Posted by Dustie Mulvany (June 14, 2012 at 5:54 pm)
WOW! What an amazing day we had — the rain held out until the finish of the rally and the sun shone.
We had about 200 people show up, about 50 more than the last rally on March 23. We also had 3 news teams that showed up which was 2 more than the first rally.
Since we were unable to obtain speakers we held a vigil with scripture readings, hymns and a psalm reading. We did take some time to allow a few people to come forward to let us know why they were there and what religious freedom meant to them. [Continue reading …]
Tags: Boise, Idaho. Posted in June 8 Rally Report | Comments Off on Huge Increase in Turnout at Stand Up Rally in Boise
Over 1,000 people turned out for the Trenton, NJ StandUp Rally on June 8. This was the second StandUp rally hosted by New Jersey Right to Life.
The Diocese of Trenton held a mass to Stand Up for Religious Freedom celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell. C.M. at the Cathedral of St. Mary the Assumption in Trenton before the Rally. Attendees processed to the Rally immediately following the Mass. Like the March 23 rally, it was a glorious day!
Rev. Joseph Meagher from the ArchDiocese of Newark opened the rally with a prayer. Keaton Douglas and Steve Salerno provided the music to an enthusiastic throng of people. [Continue reading …]
Posted by Janell Harbaugh (June 14, 2012 at 9:00 am)
Howell, Mchigan: Over 500 people joined together to protest the unconstitutional HHS mandate and Stand Up For Religious Freedom on Friday, June 8.
The unique gathering of speakers, doctors, lawyers, insurance professionals, and religious leaders from numerous denominations shared how the HHS mandate will infringe upon freedom.
Insurance professional Cynthia Dudek stated “There is a great deal at stake. Insurance is a “contract” and the government is in essence telling us we do not have the freedom to contract. The government is now establishing the Terms and Conditions under which we must abide, or face the penalties and consequences, of rejecting the demands of the current ruling regime.”
On June 8,2012 over 1,000 citizens from the Philadelphia, PA Region rallied and stood up to show their support of our First Freedom, Religious Liberty and their opposition to the current Administration’s HHS Mandate! The weather was beautiful! The crowd engaged!
A group of about 1000 appeared in front of the Denney Federal Building in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, on June 8, 2012. Lincoln Right to Life, Regnum Christi, and the Nebraska Family Council sponsored the rally on the warm June day. 
Over 100 concerned citizens gathered in protest in Charlotte on Friday, June 8, showing concern over the Obama administration’s HHS mandate.
WOW! What an amazing day we had — the rain held out until the finish of the rally and 
Howell, Mchigan: Over 500 people joined together to protest the unconstitutional HHS mandate and Stand Up For Religious Freedom on Friday, June 8.