Public Story
Abortion is Healthcare Rally
Summary
A small but vocal group of community and student protesters from MARRCH (Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Health) gathered at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona, WI.
This from the Facebook event description:
- "Vigil for Life has been doing their 40 days of harassment campaign. Instead of the normal protest at PP they’ve decided to throw a celebratory potluck. Join MARRCH to celebrate the end of this campaign and remind everyone that abortion is healthcare during their closing prayer."
Several members of the church approached the protestors, attempting to explain their position. only to be met with increased chants, "ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE, HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT", among others. This frustrated the church folk. One member with a patch on his jacket that resembled the 'Three Percenters' emblem (a far-right anti-government militia group) watched the protestors intently as he paced back-and-forth as if wanting to strike.
The rally lasted about two-hours, disrupting the evening of the Vigil For Life's final day of harassment of those in need of reproductive healthcare.
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