Pro-Life Activism
Pro-life activism is what the Pro-Life Action League is all about, so many of your questions about pro-life activism will be answered simply by browsing this website. Some of the most common specific questions about activism are answered below.
- How can I get active in fighting abortion in my area?
- How can a teen like me get involved fighting abortion?
- What companies support abortion? Can I join a boycott?
How can I get active in fighting abortion in my area?
Our first suggestion is to get a copy of Joe Scheidler's book, CLOSED: 99 Ways To Stop Abortion, the how-to manual for pro-life activism.
For instructions on specific things you can do in your area—praying at abortion clinics, publicly protesting abortion, passing out leaflets and starting a pro-life club—see our Marching Orders page.
To contact local activists, your first step should be to get in touch with the Pregnancy Resource Centers (PRCs) in your area. Very often they will at least know about pro-life activists, if they're not already working closely with them.
Another option is to visit the closest abortion clinic and see if anyone is there praying or counseling. Call the clinic to find out when it does abortions before you go. Note: Never go out to an abortion clinic alone, even to pray, since you will have no friendly witnesses in case the clinic staff lie to police about your peaceful presence there.
You may also wish to contact your statewide affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee.
[Back to Top]How can a teen like me get involved fighting abortion?
An important part of being an effective pro-life witness is to learn as much as possible about abortion. We have compiled a student packet with numerous brochures on many aspects of the abortion issue.
Consider starting a pro-life club at your school or church. The Pro-Life Action League's youth outreach division, Generations for Life, offers a comprehensive Pro-Life Club Curriculum.
Not only will the Curriculum get you started with a pro-life club, but it is full of resources for spreading the pro-life message through club meetings, activism and outreach.
As a teen, you can also be a valued participant in other pro-life activities, such as prayer vigils, sidewalk counseling and public protest. Contact pro-life groups in your area for opportunities to help.
[Back to Top]What companies support abortion? Can I join a boycott?
Most companies that support abortion do so by contributing to Planned Parenthood. These companies are often unaware that Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion provider, so letters and customer boycotts can be effective in convincing them to stop this funding.
The most current and complete pro-life boycott list can be purchased from Life Decisions International.
A final note: be sure to thank companies when they stop funding Planned Parenthood, especially by resuming use of their products and services.
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