Pro-lifers gathered outside more than 200 Planned Parenthood abortion facilities on Saturday all across the U.S. to protest the abortion business’s horrific practices.
Organized by a group of pro-life organizations, the #ProtestPP rallies reminded communities of the abortion chain’s abhorrent treatment of unborn babies through abortion and the sale of their body parts. The #ProtestPP movement began last year after the Center for Medical Progress began releasing undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood selling aborted babies’ body parts. The key pro-life groups behind the event were the Pro-Life Action League, Created Equal and Citizens for a Pro-Life Society.
While some pro-life groups had sunny, warm weather for their protests, others braved the rain and cold to stand up for the lives of unborn babies in their communities. Organizers reported the #ProtestPP rallies took place in more than 214 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit and Washington D.C.
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Here are some inspiring pictures from the rallies:
Thanks to all who came out to the #protestpp rally I’m Indy! It was a great event! pic.twitter.com/k6p7VYReQQ
— RightToLifeIndy (@RTLIndy) April 23, 2016
A few of our members at the #protestPP rally in Birmingham yesterday! #prolife #defundPP pic.twitter.com/4HRv4p4Ncp
— BamaStudentsForLife (@Pro_Life_Bama) April 24, 2016
#ProtestPP in Richmond, VA. @regretabortion regional coordinators Leslie Davis Blackwell and Andrea Pearson #prolife pic.twitter.com/TDYK6PjCLc
— Janet Morana (@JanetMorana) April 23, 2016
These protesters gathered outside the construction site of a new Planned Parenthood mega-clinic in Washington, D.C. The construction of the new abortion facility has faced heavy opposition because it is located next to an elementary and middle school:
Melissa tells #protestpp babies with disabilities are aborted but “my life rocks… Life isn’t about perfection.” pic.twitter.com/QXVkaiknj4
— Kate Scanlon (@kgscanlon) April 23, 2016
Utah pro-lifers displayed a bright, welcoming message:
We want the women of Utah to know that we care about them and want to help! #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/thsRvdR2pM
— Abortion Help Utah (@AbortionHelpUt) April 24, 2016
We had a great group who stood in the rain during most of the protest! It was a positive experience! #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/8bYMnMgirL
— Abortion Help Utah (@AbortionHelpUt) April 24, 2016
Many pro-lifers had the opportunity to talk with passers-by about abortion and Planned Parenthood:
One of the great things about #ProtestPP…conversations with passersby that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. pic.twitter.com/HVW588WKlD
— Pro-LifeActionLeague (@ProLifeAction) April 23, 2016
St. Paul, MN #ProtestPP pic.twitter.com/r62QqHQAnY
— Pro-Life (@psalm139_13) April 23, 2016
#ProtestPP in Norristown, PA #ppsellsbabyparts #defundpp @ProLifeUnion pic.twitter.com/LWltR8P3hc
— M.Kelly (@MKelly37) April 23, 2016
Great turnout in Chicago to #ProtestPP! pic.twitter.com/9phiKv4Y2m
— Pro-LifeActionLeague (@ProLifeAction) April 23, 2016
Thank you Brother Peter and Vivian for coming out to pray for the Unborn. #protestpp https://t.co/EnehOGWtjL pic.twitter.com/v43PHdxiMl
— Nick Ewell (@nickewell) April 23, 2016
#protestpp in Plattsburgh NY, @regretabortion regional coordinator @56NancyB #prolife #saturdaymorning pic.twitter.com/B8AbhbN6FD
— Janet Morana (@JanetMorana) April 23, 2016