Posted by Matt Yonke, September 3rd, 2008
If all you read was the Beacon News headline this morning, you may have gotten the wrong idea about what happened in the hearing in the Scheidler v. Trombley libel case yesterday. Their headline read "Libel suit against Planned Parenthood is dismissed".
What actually happened was that Judge Judith Brawka allowed Planned Parenthood's Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) motion against us, thus dismissing the charges in our previous complaint. However, she allowed us to file four new charges based on evidence our attorneys uncovered in the discovery process.
For all the back story on this case, Eric Scheidler's blog post from before the last hearing will get you up to speed. [Continue reading . . . »]
Posted by Eric Scheidler, August 28th, 2008
Last year on this date, we made our first momentous visit to the Aurora City Council. Over 100 pro-lifers stood up and spoke out against Planned Parenthood, and hundreds more packed the Council Chambers, stairways and courtyard outside City Hall.
It was an amazing day, which led to an investigation into deception by Planned Parenthood, drew major media attention to our fight and switched our entire campaign into high gear—and it was all made possible by prayer. [Continue reading . . . »]
Posted by Eric Scheidler, August 27th, 2008
Tonight we return to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to object to the issuance of a Permanent Occupancy Permit to Planned Parenthood—an action taken despite the zoning case we have pending in state court.
On July 1, city officials quietly issued the permit, but we were watching, and immediately took action to appeal the issuance of the permit and hold the city accountable.
Come for the hearing tonight at 7 p.m. at Aurora City Hall (map), or tune in here for live reports.
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Posted by Eric Scheidler, August 25th, 2008
UPDATE: An editorial agreeing with our side of this case was published in the Beacon News on Tuesday, August 26. You can read the editorial here. Let's hope the Judge agrees.
Last Friday I was joined by more than sixty pro-lifers for a critical hearing in the libel case I've brought against Planned Parenthood and Steve Trombley for declaring that those leading the opposition to their Aurora facility "have a well-documented history of advocating violence".
Trombley repeated these lies in a September 5, 2007 letter to the City Council [PDF] [PDF] and a September 10, 2007 full-page ad in the Aurora Beacon [PDF]. I filed my libel suit on October1, 2007, after Trombley refused to recant his false, defamatory statements.
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Posted by Roger, August 12th, 2008
Yesterday, I read the following article on the National Review web site. I thought it was good, and I discovered that our very own Aurora Beacon news actually printed the story too. Thanks, Beacon News! Perhaps keeping my subscription is worthwhile?
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Posted by Mary Lu, August 12th, 2008
Eric sent a message the other day. We are approaching our one year anniversary of the battle's beginnings. It made me think. We are all praying. Why then is Planned Parenthood still here?
Perhaps our prayer needs to be punched up a level. Although we very often have events at which we gather to pray together for the cause, we usually pray within the secrets of our hearts. That is indeed a fruitful and beautiful way to pray as God knows the innermost stirrings that lie there in the hearts of everyone.
But perhaps its time we make it publically known just how much prayer we are investing here. Yes, I know. When you pray you should go into your room where no one can see you except God alone. But that is the point. Since God alone hears our prayer, it won't slap satan in the face as powerfully as when the devil himself sees it and hears that it is happening. Satan does not necessarily know what we say when we pray to God. Making this publicly known shows the devil the power of God. This also will inspire others to pray for the cause. So what do you think. I feel so strongly that God wants everyone to know He is in charge here, it is his timetable and that we trust him.
Here's what I suggest. In the replies below, write the time and length your prayer time is that is devoted exclusively for closing of Planned Partenthood. Even if it is for only a few mintues. If you can devote more time, great. For the Catholics out there, time before the Blessed Sacrament in a Holy Hour (even a Holy few minutes) is wonderful. Encourage others to pray about this and inform you of there prayer time. I will keep tabs on this and update you.
For those out there that don't feel religion should be involved here…it won't deter us who pray for this. It will only inspire us all the more. God is in charge. Period.
Posted by Matt Yonke, August 4th, 2008
Last Friday, August 1, Maryland State Troopers arrested eighteen pro-lifers participating in a "Face the Truth" Tour in Bel Air, Maryland.
Defend Life of Maryland sponsored the Tour, which had been a great success thus far. Our own Eric Scheidler had visited the Tour last Wednesday to participate and give a talk.
The confrontation arose when a state trooper told tour captain Jack Ames that they had to put their signs away and leave. If they did not comply, he told them he would start making arrests. [Continue reading . . . »]
Posted by Matt Yonke, July 31st, 2008
The struggle to bring the truth about Planned Parenthood's reckless entrance into Aurora is going strong in the courts. On July 1, 2008, the City of Aurora issued Planned Parenthood a Permanent Occupancy Permit replacing the temporary permit they had been operating under until now.
With such serious doubts about the zoning of the building, a nine count law suit in State Court, the obvious question here is why would the city issue a final permit in such a disputed case? [Continue reading . . . »]
Posted by Matt Yonke, July 23rd, 2008
Last Tuesday, July 16, the Batavia Library Board of Trustees met for the second time to hear area residents’ concerns about the link to Planned Parenthood's vile TeenWire site on the library's "Young Adult Health and Fitness" section of their website.
Over 120 people came to the meeting which again overflowed the capacity of the room. About 20 of those present were sporting Planned Parenthood pink, but the vast majority appeared to support removing the link. [Continue reading . . . »]
Posted by Matt Yonke, July 22nd, 2008
Saturday morning was the final day of the Pro-Life Action League's summer Face the Truth Tour which just happened to coincide with Fox Valley Families Against Planned Parenthood's monthly protest at PP Aurora. The day dawned with dark clouds and heavy rains. There were initial worries that the display would not be able to proceed due to the inclement weather.
But with hope in our hearts, we started with a small picket line on New York Street. Slowly but surely, pro-lifers began to trickle in. As the rain began to subside, the trickle turned into a flood until each and every picket sign we brought was in the line and the people were still coming.
By 9:15 the graphic signs were brought out and in no time both sides of New York Street between Eola and Oakhurst were lined with signs displaying the truth about abortion. [Continue reading . . . »]
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