Life advocates gathered outside the National Education Association (NEA) convention in Washington, D.C., today to bring attention to the group's pro-abortion policies. Regional events were planned at state capitols across the country.
The Family Research Council hosted representatives from Pro-Life Educators and Students and other pro-life leaders. The group then marched outside the NEA gathering.
Bob Pawson, national coordinator of Pro-Life Educators and Students, said the NEA tries to hide its true agenda behind the phrase "reproductive rights."
“The NEA has sponsored or co-sponsored some of the pro-abortion rallies held on the Mall in Washington, D.C.," he said.
Kristan Hawkins, executive director of Students for Life of America, said the NEA's stance became obvious when it opened its headquarters recently for a Feminist Majority Foundation meeting.
“They are an organization that advocates abortion on demand, all nine months of pregnancy — pretty scary," she said.
Judy Bruns, a pro-life middle-school teacher, was part of the march in Washington.
“I truly believe there are a lot of dedicated teachers who really care about children and who would want the NEA to take at least no position on abortion," she said.
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Watch video highlights from today's demonstration.
Pro-life NEA members are encouraged to bring about change by running for union office.
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