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Organizations Opposed to Reproductive Freedom
Advocates for Life Ministries6304 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97213, (503) 288-5423, www.spiritone.comPublisher of Life Advocate magazine, which supported
the killing of abortion providers.
Alliance Defense Fund7819 East Greenway Road, Suite 8, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (800) TELL-ADF.Founded in 1994 by the leaders of Focus on the Family,
the American Family Association, Coral Ridge Ministries and Campus Crusade
for Christ, this grant-making organization provides financial and technical
assistance to Christian lawyers and groups, including pro-life organizations.
American Coalition of Life ActivistsP.O. Box 9869, Norfolk, VA 23505, (757) 587-8678Formed in 1994 following disputes about the use
of violence. ACLA membership is composed of those organizational leaders
supporting assassination of physicians and clinic personnel. Home of
Justice for Children.David Crane,
Executive Director. Several regional affiliates, like the Christian Pro-Life
Action Network (CPLAN) of Springfield, MA support the work of anti-abortion
activists such as its Director, Rev. Bruce Evan Murch. Murch, who has
been arrested 60 times, publishes Salt & Light magazine, which
gives news regarding people arrested and jailed for antiabortion activities.
Murch was also associated with the Nuremberg Files suit.
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and GynecologistsP.O. Box 757, N27 W23957 Paul Road, Suite 202, Pewaukee, WI 53072, (414) 523-6208National group of pro-life OB/GYNs. Offers a referral
service for pro-life providers. Claims its members represent six percent
of members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
American Center for Law and Justice1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23467, (757) 226-2489, www.aclj.orgLegal action in support of Christian principles.
Founded by Pat Robertson in 1990 as a “public interest law firm
dedicated to the promotion of pro-liberty, pro-life and pro-family causes.” Provides
legal support for clinic demonstrations and protesters. Jay Sekulow is
Chief Counsel.
American Family AssociationP.O. Drawer 2440, Tupelo, MS 38803, (601) 844-5036, www.afa.netDonald Wildmon’s media and entertainment watchdog
group. Also provides legal assistance through its law center for pro-life
court cases. Operates more than 100 radio stations.
American Life League
1179 Courthouse Road, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22554, (888) 546-2580, www.all.orgALL is “dedicated to the protection of every
human life from fertilization to death—with no exceptions.” Founder
and President Judie Brown issues statements on a range of issues from
abortion, assisted suicide, cloning, euthanasia, population control,
and fetal tissue research, which she calls “recycling babies.” Publishes Celebrate
Life and Communique magazines. Affiliated with Rock for Life
(R4L) and its brand of concerts, CDs, and apparel.
Americans United for Life310 South Peoria Street Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 492-7234, www.unitedforlife.orgCreates model pro-life legislation and offers pro-bono
legal assistance to lawyers arguing pro-life criminal and civil cases,
both at the state and federal levels. Committed to chipping away at Roe
piece by piece.
Arthur S. DeMoss FoundationP.O. Box 700, Valley Forge, PA 19842-0700Funder of 1992 pro-life television spots, “Life:
What a Beautiful Choice,” estimated to cost $20 million.
Birthright USAP.O. Box 998363, Atlanta, GA 30359, (800) 550-4900, www.birthright.orgNetwork of 500 pro-life crisis pregnancy centers
throughout the US. Affiliated with Birthright International which coordinates
centers worldwide from Toronto.
Campaign for Working Families499 South Capital St., SW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 479-9696,www.cwfpac.comA pro-family and pro-life PAC which supports an
end to abortion and lower taxes for families.
Catholic Alliance 1801-L Sara Drive, Chesapeake VA 23320, (757) 424-2630, www.cc.org
Created by the Christian Coalition in 1995 to bring
Catholic laity and evalgelical Protestants together around a range of
issues, including abortion.
The Catholic Health Association of America4455 Woodson Road,St. Louis, MO 63134-3797,(314)-427-2500, www.chausa.orgA
2,000 member lobbying and advocacy organization for Catholic health
care facilities, including hospitals. Supports the retention of Catholic
conscience clauses in hospital mergers of Catholic and other-than-Catholic
facilities.
Catholics United for Life3050 Gap Knob Road, New Hope, KY 40052, (502) 549-3680, www.mich.com/~buffalo/Besides a colorful graphic presence on the Web with
links to many Catholic, pro-life sites, this group trains “sidewalk
counselors” to demonstrate outside abortion clinics. Its legal arm
is the New Hope Life Center in Kentucky. Hosts Free Speech Advocates,
one of its affiliates, that offers legal defense for anti-abortion militants.
Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity2065 Half Day Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (800) 417-9999, www.cbhd.orgFounded by Christian bioethicists in 1994 to bring
Christian perspectives to contemporary bioethical issues such as stem
cell research and fetal surgery. Affiliated with many pro-life medical
organizations. Publishes Ethics and Medicine.
Christian Action Council109 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100, Sterling, VA 20164, (703) 478-5661Coordinates a network of 450 crisis pregnancy centers
through its ministries arm, Care Net.Publishes
the Pro-Life Advocate.
Christian Activist NetworkP.O. Box 606, Forest, VA 24511-0606, (800) 835-5795.Pro-life group that promotes several issues through
its home lobbying kits as well as books such as founder Martin Mawyer’s Defending
the American Family: the Pro-Family Contract with America.
Christian Coalition of AmericaP.O. Box 1990, 1801-L Sara Drive, Chesapeake, VA, (800) 325-4746, www.cc.orgFounded by Pat Robertson in 1989 and headed by Ralph
Reed through most of the 90s, this blockbuster organization uses the
resources of more than one million members to influence public policy
and elections around many issues, including abortion.
Christian Defense Coalition 1006 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401, (540) 373-8099
Headed by Reverend Patrick J. Mahoney, religiously-based
pro-life group that is active in clinic blockades and political protests.Has
been involved in numerous law suits around protest activity.
Collegians Activated To Liberate LifeP.O. Box 259806, Madison, WI 53725, (608) 256-CALL, Callnet@aol.com, www.veraprise.com/call/A Christian organization founded in 1991 by Peter
Alban Heers to foster young anti-choice leadership through CALL weekend
events (conferences of speeches and activism), outreach to campuses,
networking college students to national leaders, and the publication
of a newsletter, Trumpet.Against sex before marriage, contraception, euthanasia, and in
vitro fertilization.
Concerned Women for America 1015 Fifteenth St., NW Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 488-0806, www.cwfa.org
Under the leadership of its founder and president
Beverly LaHaye, CWA is the largest conservative women’s political
organization in the US and has teamed up with the Christian Medical and
Dental Society to produce a series of public service announcements about
the dangers of abortion. Past campaigns include “After the Choice,” a
video about crisis pregnancies that attacks the Sexuality Information
and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS).
Coral Ridge MinistriesP.O. Box 1940, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302-1940, (754) 772-0404, (877) SALT USA (725-8872) www.coralridge.orgHome of
James Kennedy’s Coral Ridge Media companies, Janet Foilger’s
Center for Reclaiming America, and affiliated with its Washington lobbying
arm, The Center for Christian Statesmanship. Daily radio and TV shows
nationwide. Its monthly newsletter Impact regularly asks readers
to take anti-choice action.
Defenders of LifeP.O. Box 320, Drexel Hill, PA 19026Publishes The Rescuer,
a bimonthly newsletter follows the strategy and philosophy
of the American “rescue movement.”
Eagle Forum P.O. Box 618 Alton, IL 62002, (618) 462-5415, www.eagleforum.org
Phyllis Schlafly’s operations center for publications
and mailings is in Illinois; her lobbying arm is in Washington. Mostly
a copycat on conservative abortion issues, this organization will gladly
reprint information about pro-life activities and positions.
Elliot InstitutePO Box 7348, Springfield, IL 62791-7348, www.prolife.org/afterabortion/index.htmlThe Elliot Institute is a non-profit corporation
that was founded in 1988 to perform research and publish material on
the impact of abortion and serves as “an advocate for women and
men seeking post-abortion healing.”The
director, David C. Reardon, Ph.D., is the editor of The Post-Abortion
Review.He is also the author of
Aborted Women, Silent No More; Making Abortion Rare; and a resource for
clergy called The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent
Post-Abortion Healing.
Family Research Council801 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, (800) 225-4008, www.frc.orgThis is the DC-based public policy affiliate of
James Dobson’s Focus on the Family. Among its many magazines, such
as Family Policy and other materials, the FRC publishes the Pro-Life
Action Guide and The Truth in Black and White, a booklet about
so-called “partial-birth abortion.”
Feminists for Life of America733 15th St., NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 737-FFLA, www.feministsforlife.orgCalling on Susan B. Anthony as its role model, this
group opposes all forms of violence, especially against women, and is
particularly opposed to abortion. Publishes the quarterly The American
Feminist which reprints articles on such topics as the link between abortion
and breast cancer. Identifies proudly as pro-feminist and pro-life.
Focus on the Family8605 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, (800) A-FAMILY, www.family.orgJames Dobson’s pro-family outfit is a prodigious
publisher and broadcaster, printing over 10 magazines every month for
specific constituencies, such as physicians, children, young women, teachers,
and single parents. Dobson maintains his syndicated daily radio show
on Christian issues. Maintains state-level affiliates.
Hayes Publishing Company6304 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, (513) 681-7559, fax (513) 681-9298, hayespub@aol.comPublishes a variety of anti-choice materials, including,
books by Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Willke (Abortion Questions and Answers (1990), Assisted
Suicide and Euthanasia: Past & Present (1998), Why Can't We
Love Them Both?(1997)), photographs of abortions and a brochure called, “Planned
Parenthood, The Nation’s Leading Provider and Promoter of Abortion:Is
it True?”
Heartbeat International7870 Olentangy River Road, Suite 304, Columbus, OH 43235, (888) 550-7577, www.heartbeatinternational.orgSupport association of pro-life crisis pregnancy
centers. Publishes annual directory of pro-life pregnancy centers, runs
workshops and seminars, and sells a line of sex abstinence jewelry and
a software program for managing such centers.
Heritage House '76919 South Main Street, Snowflake, AZ 85937, (520) 536-7705, fax (520)536-7785, heritage@cybertrails.com, www.heritagehouse76.comAn anti-choice catalog of books, curricula, videos,
bumper stickers, jewelry and other resources.
Human Life Foundation, Inc.Human Life International4 Family Life Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630, (540) 635-7884, www.hli.orgHLI’s mission is to “promote and defend
the sanctity of human life around the world according to the teachings
of the Roman Catholic Church through prayer, service and education.” Founded
by Father Paul Marx, this international organization supports local affiliates
of priests and laypeople who are encouraged to become active opponents
of abortion, euthanasia, contraception, and homosexuality. Vida Humana
Internacional Sucursal en Miami is a branch of Human Life International
that targets Latinos.
Libertarians for Life13424 Hathaway Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906, (301) 460-4141, www.L4L.org“Libertarians for
Life was founded in 1976 to show why abortion is a wrong under justice,
not a right. Our reasoning is scientific and philosophical rather than
pragmatic or religious.” Offers a speakers bureau and publications
list.
Life Decisions InternationalP.O. Box 75161, Washington, DC 20013-5161, (202) 347-2066, Fax 703-222-4346, ldi-hq@usa.net, www.lifedecisionsint.org/default.aspPublications available on the web.
Life Dynamics, Inc.P.O. Box 2226, Denton, TX 75067, (940) 380-8800, www.lifedynamics.orgMark Crutcher’s multi-tactic approach to abolishing
abortions includes training on his Firestorm campaign, “Life Activist
Seminars;” how to enact abortion malpractice (“ABMAL”)
litigation; direct mail attacks on abortion providers and medical students;
and a video talk show, “Lifetalk,” that claims to have exposed
the industry of abortion clinics selling fetal body parts.
Life Education and Resource Network--L.E.A.R.N.P.O. Box 87641,Houston, TX 77286, (713) 645-1377, help@learninc.org, www.learninc.orgLEARN is the largest, African-American, evangelical
pro-life ministry in the United States. Promotes chastity, values, and
pro-life education for African-Americans. Holds an annual conference
and produces materials including videos and TV shows. Rev. Johnny Hunter
is President and Akua Furlow executive director.
Life Enterprises Unlimited P.O. Box 85030, Mobile, AL 36685
Organized by Davis Trotsch, a Catholic priest who,
following the murder ofDavid Gunn
was the first to declare publicly that killing abortion providers is “justifiable
homicide.”
Life Issues Institute, Inc1721 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, (513) 729-3600, fax (513) 729-3636, lifeissues@aol.com , www.lifeissues.orgAnti-choice organization, headed by John C. Willke,
MD, that produces educational material, including: brochures; books;
videos; slide sets; CDs containing sixty-second spots on abortion; a
daily five-minute commentary on abortion and related issues (Life
Issues hosted by John Willke); The
RU 486 Report, a monthly publication; and Connector, a
quarterly publication.Their materials
are translated into over 28 languages.
Life Legal Defense FoundationP.O. Box 2105, Napa, CA 94558, (707) 224-6675Originally formed to defend Operation Rescue members
in California, this small, pro-life, legal defense group publishes a
newsletter, Lifeline.
March for LifePO Box 90300, Washington, DC 20090, (202) 543-3377, info@marchforlife.org, www.marchforlife.orgFounded in 1974 by anti-choice leaders.Organizes
an annual Washington, D.C. march that takes place on the anniversary
of Roe v. Wade (January 22nd).
Mothers Against Minors’ Abortion (MAMA) P.O. Box 7344, Fredericksburg, VA 22401,
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