Joseph Scheidler

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The New ‘Rescues’: How Abortion Opponents Are Testing The Limits Of The FACE Act

When tens of thousands of abortion-rights opponents gather in Washington, D.C., this week to protest the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, many will be lobbying the Trump administration and Congress on measures that they hope will chip away at and ultimately lead to the repeal of Roe.

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Protesters Warn 'The Troubles For Planned Parenthood Have Only Just Begun'

On Thursday morning, about 50 protesters gathered in the bitter cold in front of a new Planned Parenthood facility that is under construction in northeast Washington, D.C.

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Influential 'Pro-Life' Activist Recalls Blocking Abortion Clinic Worker's Funeral

Joe Scheidler, the influential anti-choice activist who helped pioneer “direct action” techniques meant to stop women from obtaining abortions, joined Catholic broadcaster Al Kresta on Wednesday to discuss the recent closing of a Chicago-area abortion clinic that hadfailed a safety inspection, wh

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Efforts to Protect Choice and Doctors Will Only Lead To More Violence

When news broke of the assassination of Dr. George Tiller, Frank Pavone of Priests for Life was quick to declare that people should not "rush to judgment" over who might have been responsible: "I am saddened to hear of the killing of George Tiller this morning.