March for Life

2015 Event Details

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2015 Event Details

March for Life Rally 

The annual March for Life Rally is from noon-1pm on Thursday, January 22, 2015 and as customary, will be on the National Mall.  The March begins immediately after the Rally and follow its route up Constitution Avenue to the U.S. Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill.

Download our Planning Guide with Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions:

March for Life Planning Guide

Hotel Information

We are excited to announce our new host hotel — THE RENAISSANCE DC DOWNTOWN HOTEL!

Click HERE for information on Hotel Reservations for the 2015 March for Life.

Rose Dinner

The Annual March for Life Rose Dinner will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel on Thursday, January 22, 2015.  The Cocktail hour will begin at 6PM with Dinner starting at 7PM.  Tickets will be available in September for this event; however, information about sponsorship of the Rose Dinner is available HERE. 

Exhibitor Show 

The March for Life Exhibitor Show is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.  The Exhibitor Show is an opportunity for Marchers to learn about pro-life organizations and ministries, and for pro-life organizations to share information about their organization and network with attendees of the March for Life and related events.  

The Exhibitor Show will be held all day on Wednesday and Thursday, January 21 and 22, 2015 in the Congressional Hall at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel.  Exhibitor Registration is now open.  Click here for more information. 

Youth Rally 

The Youth Rally will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel.  It will be held from 2-5PM and doors will open at 1:30PM.  Registration for this event is free of charge and will open in early September 2014.  This event will sell out quickly so please register early. 

The Law Conference

The March for Life Law Conference will be held in the morning on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Renaissance DC Downtown Hotel.  Check back for more details in August. 

March for Life 5K Run/Walk

Information about the 2015 March for Life 5K will be available later this year.  Click HERE for a recap of the rescheduled 2014 5K.

March for Life Journal 

The March for Life  Journal, previously known as the Annual Report, is a publication available each January by the March for Life Education and Defense Fund.  The Journal provides pro-life resources based on the theme of the March for Life, a history of the March, and also acts as a program for all official events of the annual March.  Information about advertising in the 2015 Journal can be found HERE.

 

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No media coverage at the March for Life?

 

It seems that every year, comments from pro-lifers on the March for Life include: the massive crowd, the large numbers of young people, the frigid weather, and … the lack of media coverage.

This year, as a staff member at the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, I have been able to experience firsthand, the media coverage that the March for Life DOES get.  We are lucky to work with Shirley and Banister Public Affairs, a leading conservative Public Relations firms in the Washington DC area.  The volume of calls and emails coming in, requesting interviews, press releases, information, etc. is overwhelming at times.

There are many reasons that the March for Life has not been covered by media outlets in the past, but staff at the March for Life, in the last year or so, have made a conscious effort to make sure that the media is welcome at the event. We have worked to provide the media with the tools, and information that they need to accurately report on the March.

Over the past 40 years, pro-lifers have become so used to complaining about the lack of coverage at the March that we have forgotten to recognize, and be grateful when media coverage does happen.  Here is a link to over forty media hits, some friendly, some neutral, and some negative, (note: this is NOT a comprehensive list). 

Please take a minute to read and watch some of these media hits about the March for Life. Then take a moment to share them and thank the networks and news outlets for their coverage.

 Of course the coverage of the March wasn’t perfect, but it seems that we are moving in the right direction. If we thank the networks for their coverage this year, open our arms to the media and appreciate what they have done, maybe they will come back in full force next year, and report on this important annual human rights event!

Remember, we want the media to cover the March, not because we went to an awesome, energizing event with a lot of people, rather we want the media to cover the event so that we can tell the world “Why We March”. We March to bring attention to the tragedy of abortion, that the millions of lives lost have been lost and, and millions of mothers and fathers have been hurt by abortion in America. We march to build a culture of life.  Let’s not forget that.

 

 

 

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March for Life 2014 Media Coverage

This year, the March for Life garnered widespread national, international, and local news.  Below is the most comprehensive summary of coverage to date – we will continue to update the list.  If you see a local article missing, please email info@marchforlife.org.  We will continue to update.

News Broadcast clips coming soon…

Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2014 March for Life.  Our voice in speaking out for life is critically important.  Now, we begin the work of defending and protecting life each day of the year.  Download the March for Life app for Android or iPhone for educational resources and tips on making an impact for life in your community.

Keep in mind – “Why We March” – to bring attention to the tragedy of abortion and the beauty of a culture of life.

A Protest to Change Laws, Hearts

Maria-Pia Negro | 1/29/14 | Catholic Herald

Grapevine: Bad journalism or politics at the New York Times?

Bret Baier | 1/ 27/14 | Fox News 

Numbers Monday: Forget Jay Leno, the March for Life Gave John Boehner a Bounce

Nikki Schwab | 1/27/14 | US News & World Report 

What I Saw at the March for Life

Napp Nazworth | 1/25/14 | Christian Post 

March for life fights the snow in DC

Delcan Finn | 1/24/14 | Washington Examiner 

Evangelicals Flock to Pro-Life Message

Jeff Walton | 1/24/14 | Christian NewsWire 

Braving the DC cold to March for Life – Who was there and who wasn’t

Mark Nowakowski | 1/24/14 | Communities Digital News 

Philadelphians make it through snowstorm to join March for Life

Lou Baldwin| 1/24/14 | Catholic Philly 

March for Life Goes On Despite Winter Storm

1/23/14 | CBNNews.com 

March for Life happens for 56 million reasons

Pam Fichter | 1/23/14 | Springfield News-Leader 

March for Life Brings Grassroots and GOP Establishment Together

Tony Lee |1/23/14 | Breitbart 

March for Life went on in cold and snow

1/23/14 |United Press International 

Abortion opponents rally at March for Life

1/23/14 |The Washington Post 

Abortion debate increasingly goes digital

1/23/14 |CBSNews 

Thousands Decry Abortion at March for Life in Washington, DC

1/23/14 |PanAM Post 

Washington’s March For Life Draws Thousands Through Increased Social Media

1/23/14 |IntheCapital 

March for Life happens for 56 million reasons

1/23/14  | Springfield News-Leader 

GOP prepares counteroffensive to battle Dem claims of a ‘war on

1/23/14 |The Washington Times 

J.C. Derrick provides a report from the March for Life

1/23/14 |The World and Everything In It 

Thousands Brave the Cold to March for Life

1/23/14 |Washington Free Beacon 

Millennials at march say age group most aware of costs of abortion

1/23/14 |Catholic New Service 

Pope Francis tweets his support for March for Life rally in Washington protesting legalized abortion on anniversary of Supreme Court’s historic Roe V Wade decision 

1/23/14 |DailyMail UK 

What in the World: Abortion Anniversary and US Bases in the UK

1/23/14 |BBC News 

The Millennial Pro-Life Generation

1/23/14 | RedAlert Politics 

U.S. anti-abortion marchers brave freezing cold in Washington

1/23/14 | Reuters 

Obama pushes women’s reproductive rights amid March for Life

1/22/14 | The Washington Times 

Thousands Brave Cold for “Marc
h for Life” Abortion Protest in DC

1/22/14 | CBS DC 

Abortion Opponents March in Washington on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

1/22/14 | New York Times The Lede Blog 

5 Things to Know Wednesday

1/22/14 | USA Today 

41st Annual March for Life

1/22/14 | The Hill 

Despite Frigid Weather, March for Life Marches On with New Adoption Focus

Kate Tracy | 1/22/14 | Christianity Today 

Pope Francis Prays (and Tweets) for March for Life 

1/22/14 CNA/EWTN News 

The March for Life in Pictures

Mary Katharine Ham | 1/22/14 | HotAir 

March for Life Attendees Expect 2014 to be a Big Year for Life Movement

Austin Ruse | 1/22/14 | Breitbart 

The 41st Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Mollie Hemingway | 1/22/14 | The Federalist 

Buoyed by Pope, Thousands Brave Frigid DC Temperatures for March for Life Rally

1/22/14 | Newsmax Wires 

Pro-life marchers begin trek to Supreme Court

Meredith Somers | 1/22/14 | Washington Times 

The March for Life Media Coverage – or Lack Thereof

Natalie deMacedo |1/22/14 | The American Spectator 

Pope tweets support for US anti-abortion ‘March for Life’

1/22/14 | AFP 

March for Life to Highlight Adoption

Bethany Monk | 1/21/14 | CitizenLink 

At Chilly D.C. March, Republicans Pledge Support for Antiabortion bills

1/22/14 |The Wall Street Journal 

The March for Life Goes On

1/22/14 |National Review Online 

Thousands To Brave Cold For ‘March For Life‘ Abortion Protest In DC

1/22/14 |Huffington Post 

Anti-abortion activists brave frigid weather for march to mark Roe v Wade

1/22/14 |The Guardian UK 

This Ain’t Your Mama’s March for Life

1/22/14 |Slate 

U.S. Anti-Abortion Marchers Brave Cold in Washington on Roe v. Wade Anniversary

1/22/14 |Baltimore Sun 

Pope Francis gives support to DC abortion protest

1/22/14 |Associated Press 

Snow doesn’t hinder March for Life

1/22/14 |Politico 

Despite Frigid, Bitter Cold Temperatures March for Life to Go On in

1/22/14 |Townhall 

March for Life 2.0? A new approach to the annual anti-abortion rally

1/22/14 |CNN (Blog) 

Miles de personas piden en Washington que se sustituya el aborto por la adopcion

1/22/14 |European Press Photo Agency 

Pro-lifers brave windy, freezing temps to ‘March for Life‘

1/22/14 |Daily Caller 

Pope Francis Tweets ‘March for Life‘ Support, Obama Reaffirms Roe

1/22/14 |DCist.com 

Pope Francis gives support to DC abortion protest

1/22/14 |WTOP 103.5 

March for Life Draws Thousands to Snowy DC

1/22/14 |USA Today 

Pope Francis tweets support to March for Life in Washington, saying he’s there ‘with my prayers’

1/22/14 |New York Daily News 

Protestants March for Life

1/22/14 |First Things 

Thousands of abortion foes set for ‘March for Life‘ in Washington

1/22/14 |New Haven Register 

Thousands of abortion foes brave cold to join March for Life

1/22/14 |The Washington Post 

Washington’s March for Life goes on, despite snow, low temperatures

1/22/14 |UPI.com 

Anti-Abortion Activists ‘March for Life’ in Washington

1/22/14 |U.S. News & World Report 

Palin lauds March for Life groups

1/22/14 |Politico 

March for Life Focuses on Adoption as Best Option

1/22/14 |Christian Post 

‘We Are Winning’ the Fight Against Abortion, Says Rep. Chris Smith at 41st Annual March for Life Rally

1/22/14 |Christian Post 

Abortion Foes Rally in Washington, Spurred by Pope

1/22/14 |Global Post Agence France-Presse 

Andrew Cuomo and the 2014 March for Life

1/22/14 |Townhall 

Pope Francis tweets his support for anti-abortion ‘March for Life‘ rally

1/22/14 |Raw Story 

Thousands March Through Washington Snow for Annual Rally Against Abortion

1/22/14 |ABC News 

March for Life Message: “Listen to Young People”

1/22/14 |NewsMax 

Eric Cantor Announces Anti-Choice House Vote at March for Life

1/22/14 |RH Reality Check 

Pope Francis Tweets Support for March for Life from the Vatican

1/22/14 |Townhall 

Hundreds of Thousands of Pro-Lifers March for Life: Mourn 56

1/22/14 |LifeNews.com 

The Best Matching Group Fashions Seen at the March for Life

1/21/14 |Townhall 

Six surprising changes to the anti-abortion March for Life

1/21/14 |CNN Belief Blog 

Snow won’t stop 41st March for Life

1/21/14 |Washington Examiner 

Pro-Lifers in 41st March for Life Brave Harsh Conditions

1/21/14 |The New American 

Through snow, ice and cold, the March for Life will go on

1/21/14 |USA Today 

March for Life – and ProLife Movement – Now Led by Young Adults

1/21/14 |Townhall 

That They All May Be One: Christian Unity at the March for Life

Brian Miller | 1/21/14 |Juicy Ecumenism 

March for Life is important witness of unity, advocate says

Adelaide Mena |1/21/14 | Catholic News Agency 

Catholic Colleges to Have Major Presence at March for Life

1/21/14 |The Cardinal Newman Society 

March for Life makes room for other causes

Meredith Somers | (1/20/14) | Washington Times

Marching on Washington, Again 

Kathryn Jean Lopez | (1/20/14) | National Review Online

Inside the Beltway: The bipartisan side of the March for Life

Jennifer Harper | (1/19/14) | Washington Times

Choose adoption, not abortion: Column

Grazie Pozo Christie | (1/18/14) | USA Today

March for Life broadens focus to engage cultural, political realms

(1/17/14) CNA/EWTN News

This year’s March for Life reaches a new group: evangelicals

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey | (1/17/14) | Religion News Service

Pro-lifers hold peaceful protest for 40th consecutive year

April Thompson | (1/17/14) | Communities Digital News

2014 March for Life law summit will feature over 20 pro-life leaders

Dustin Siggins | (1/17/14) | LifeSiteNews

EWTN: Send Us Your ‘March for Life’/’Walk for Life’ Videos, Photos & Posts

(1/17/14) | Global Newswire

RNC Bumps Annual Meeting for March for Life

CBNNews.com | (1/17/14)

Tired of the Media Blackout of the March for Life, New Pro-Life Documentary Planned

Katie Yoder | (1/16/14) | NewsBusters

March On!

John Burger | (1/ 15/14) | Catholic World Report 

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“I know that the Life issue is not and cannot be just a partisan issue”

Those of us braving the cold yesterday were grateful for the many motivating speakers the March for Life rally had.  One disappointment was that one of the speakers, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) was stuck on a tarmac back home in Illinois and couldn’t make it in time due to the weather.  He did make it in time to host a screening of the new pro-life movie “40” and join us at last night’s Rose Dinner.

 

His office was kind enough to share the remarks he would have given, weather permitting.  I have posted them below:

March for Life

Remarks of Congressman Daniel Lipinski

January 22, 2014

 

Good afternoon!  Thank you for braving the snow and the cold and joining together for Life!

 

Yes, I am a Democrat.  I know that the Life issue is not and cannot be just a partisan issue.  I see a lot of Catholics out there – and I especially want to welcome all those from the Chicago and Joliet Dioceses – but this is not just a Catholic issue, or even just a religious issue.  It’s an issue that should motivate everyone who believes in science, human rights, and truth – the protection of our most basic right, the right to life.

 

 

 

Many said that after Roe v. Wade in 1973, the issue of abortion had been settled in America, but look around you.  How many of you were not even born 40 years ago?  As you can see, the pro-life movement continues to build, continues to grow,  and we will not rest until all life is protected and respected.

 

I want to thank you for coming to Washington to help in the work I am doing with my colleagues up here to change the laws of our land.  But don’t just go home and leave it up to Washington.  We can’t lose focus on the need for every single one of us to work to change the hearts and minds of our neighbors.

 

Being pro-life is not just being anti-abortion, it is about embracing life. It is about supporting pregnant mothers in need, which we see every day in our pregnancy support centers across the country.  It is about promoting adoption and encouraging mothers in difficult situation to make this heroic decision.  It is about Project Rachel and other post-abortion healing ministries. It is about loving and giving dignity to all.

 

Every year, I am uplifted by your participation in the March for Life.  And with hard work and God’s grace, we will move our nation to the culture of life.  God bless you, and God bless America.

 

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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to be voted on next week

If you missed the March for Life yesterday (to which I say “How could you!”) you missed Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va) telling the hundreds of thousands gathered that next week the House of Representatives will be voting on H.R. 7, legislation to take taxpayers out of the abortion industry.

 

“I am also proud to announce that next week, the House will vote once and for all to end taxpayer funding for abortions.

“The No Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Act, written by our good friend and colleague Chris Smith, will respect the morals and consciences of millions of Americans – and ultimately will save lives.

“Getting this bill through the Senate, however, and signed by the President will be a much tougher task. But I can make you this promise: the people’s House will stand for life. We will do everything in our power to make sure that our values and the sanctity of life are reflected in the law of the land.”

 

After the announcement pro-life staff shared the following on the legislation:

Pro-life Groups:

At the March for Life today, Rep. Eric Cantor announced that the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 7, the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” next week.  This legislation will make the Hyde amendment permanent and government-wide and will remove funding for insurance plans that include abortion from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Since the exchanges created by the ACA have gone into effect, the bill required several updates. The text of H.R. 7 as it will be considered on the floor is available here. The notable changes to the bill are:

1.      The provisions preventing taxpayer funding for abortion under the ACA go into effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2015.

2.      Between enactment and January 1, 2015, the transparency requirements included in H.R. 3279, the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act will ensure that consumers are fully informed about abortion coverage and surcharges in plans sold on the exchanges.

3.      Technical corrections are made to eliminate the accounting gimmicks and secrecy clauses in the ACA. In addition conforming language is included to ensure that no multi-state plan includes elective abortion (instead of the current language only requiring that one plan has to exclude abortion language).

 4.      Tax provisions not relevant to the ACA have been removed.

 

The following resources may also be of interest:

·         March for Life statement by Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) announcing House consideration

·         Press Release by bill author, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)

·         Updated bill text

·         Technical Summary of Changes

·         Press Release by Rep. Chris Smith detailing “Three Big Abortion Lies of 2013” and giving background on abortion in the ACA