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The name of the organization stems from suffragist [[Susan B. Anthony]]'s |
The name of the organization stems from suffragist [[Susan B. Anthony]]'s anti-abortion views. Anthony denounced abortion as "child-murder" and advocated for an end to it.<ref>[http://womenshistory.about.com/cs/quotes/a/qu_s_b_anthony_2.htm Susan B. Anthony Quotes]</ref> |
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In 1869, Anthony published an article about abortion in her newspaper ''The Revolution'': "Guilty? Yes, no matter what the motive, love of ease, or a desire to save from suffering the unborn innocent, the woman is awfully guilty who commits the deed. It will burden her conscience in life, it will burden her soul in death; but oh! thrice guilty is he who, for selfish gratification, heedless of her prayers, indifferent to her fate, drove her to the desperation which impelled her to the crime."<ref>[http://www.prolifequakers.org/susanb.htm The Revolution, July 8, 1869]</ref> |
In 1869, Anthony published an article about abortion in her newspaper ''The Revolution'': "Guilty? Yes, no matter what the motive, love of ease, or a desire to save from suffering the unborn innocent, the woman is awfully guilty who commits the deed. It will burden her conscience in life, it will burden her soul in death; but oh! thrice guilty is he who, for selfish gratification, heedless of her prayers, indifferent to her fate, drove her to the desperation which impelled her to the crime."<ref>[http://www.prolifequakers.org/susanb.htm The Revolution, July 8, 1869]</ref> The author was likely Anthony herself, as indicated by the "A." signature at the end of the article. |
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== Recent news == |
== Recent news == |
Revision as of 22:02, 4 June 2010
Formation | 1992 |
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Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia |
President | Marjorie Dannenfelser |
Website | http://www.sba-list.org |
The Susan B. Anthony List, or simply SBA List, is a 501(c)(4) non-profit [1], non-partisan[2] organization that seeks to advance pro-life women in politics, especially to Congress, through its connected SBA List Candidate Fund political action committee.[3] The group has over 280,000 members as of 2010[4][5], and its activists sent over 1,500,000 letters to Congress in 2009.[6] It has seen a 50% increase in activity over the past two years.[7]
History
According to the official website, the SBA List was founded by Jane Abraham and Marjorie Dannenfelser in 1992 after the so-called "Year of the Woman" produced "nothing but pro-abortion women elected to Congress". The women were upset that all but two congresswomen were pro-choice. It was originally created as just a political action committee, but in 1997 it was reincorporated as a 501(c)(4) called the Susan B. Anthony List, with a connected PAC called the SBA List Candidate Fund.[8]
The SBA List has outspent one of its pro-choice counterparts, the National Organization for Women, in every election cycle since 1996.[9]
Susan B. Anthony connection
The name of the organization stems from suffragist Susan B. Anthony's anti-abortion views. Anthony denounced abortion as "child-murder" and advocated for an end to it.[10]
In 1869, Anthony published an article about abortion in her newspaper The Revolution: "Guilty? Yes, no matter what the motive, love of ease, or a desire to save from suffering the unborn innocent, the woman is awfully guilty who commits the deed. It will burden her conscience in life, it will burden her soul in death; but oh! thrice guilty is he who, for selfish gratification, heedless of her prayers, indifferent to her fate, drove her to the desperation which impelled her to the crime."[11] The author was likely Anthony herself, as indicated by the "A." signature at the end of the article.
Recent news
The group gained renewed attention during the 2008 presidential election after the nomination of then-Governor Sarah Palin for vice president. They had endorsed her 2006 run for governor.[12] They embraced her candidacy for vice president, and started a social networking site called "Team Sarah", which is "dedicated to advancing the values that Sarah Palin represents in the political process."
One current project is called "Votes Have Consquences", headed up by former congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave, which is aimed at defeating pro-choice candidates in pro-life districts[13]. It is currently targeting twelve representatives[14] and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.[15] It is currently airing $130,000 worth of ads such as this one in Nevada attacking Reid for saying he is pro-life but not voting that way.[16][17]
In September 2009, the group endorsed Conservative Party of New York candidate Doug Hoffman over the Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava, saying Scozzafava is an "abortion radical who does not represent the views of the growing majority of pro-life American women."[18]
In January 2010 they launched a "Block Hard for Tebow" campaign in support of star quarterback Tim Tebow, who came under fire from pro-choice groups like NOW for starring in a pro-life commercial for Focus on the Family that will air during the Super Bowl.[19]
The organization was involved in keeping abortion coverage out of health care reform.[20] They had targeted Senator Bob Casey to ensure abortion is not covered in H.R. 3590.[21][22], and were involved in lobbying for the Stupak-Pitts Amendment to H.R. 3962[23] The group blasted Sen. Ben Nelson for what they say is a fake compromise on abortion in H.R. 3590,[24] and condemned the Christmas Eve passage of the Senate bill.[25]
The group had planned to honor Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) at its March gala, but after Stupak's last minute deal on H.R. 3590 that Barack Obama would issue an executive order banning federal funding for abortion under the bill,[26], Stupak was stripped of his "Defender of Life Award."[27][28] "We were planning to honor Congressman Stupak for his efforts to keep abortion-funding out of health care reform. We will no longer be doing so," Dannenfelser said. "Let me be clear: any representative, including Rep. Stupak, who votes for this health care bill can no longer call themselves 'pro-life.'"[29] No one received the award in his place, and Dannenfelser instead used the occasion to condemn Stupak.[30] The group also dropped its plans to help Stupak fend off a primary challenge[31] from Connie Saltonstall, who is running on a pro-choice platform.[32]
In May 2010 the organization hosted a breakfast with an appearance and abortion-focused keynote address from Sarah Palin.[33][34] Over 500 people attended the event and heard Palin speak about the pro-life movement and other issues affecting women.[35][36] Palin also about finding out her son, Trig, had Down syndrome, saying she didn't think she could handle raising a special needs child, but realized "God knows what he's doing" when he was born.[37] The event was the group's second in two months to feature a prominent governor (Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke at their gala in March 2010.[38][39]
2010 endorsements
The SBA List Candidate Fund has endorsed five candidates for the House and two for the Senate so far in the 2010 election cycle.[40] Endorsed candidates include:
- Jane Norton, former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado and candidate for the Senate in Colorado.[41]
- Sue Lowden, former Nevada state Republican Party chairwoman and former state senator and candidate for the U.S. Senate.[42][43] She would face Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid if she wins the primary.[44]
- Rep. Sue Myrick, incumbent congresswoman from North Carolina's 9th district.[45]
- Cecile Bledsoe, current Arkansas state senator and candidate for the House in Arkansas's 3rd district.[46]
- Jennifer Horn, candidate for the House in New Hampshire's 2nd district.[47]
- Robin Smith, candidate for the House in Tennessee's 3rd district.[48]
- Carly Fiorina, a Republican businesswoman, who is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat of California.[49]
- Michele Bachmann, Republican congresswoman representing Minnesota's 6th Congressional district
See also
External links
References
- ^ Susan B. Anthony List
- ^ Stupak 'More Optimistic' Abortion Fight Will End
- ^ History of SBA List
- ^ After health care fight, Stupak ponders legacy, future out of public life
- ^ Lowden Picks Up Key Endorsements in Nevada Senate Race
- ^ [1]
- ^ Health Bill Revives Abortion Groups
- ^ History of SBA List
- ^ Under Obama, Abortion Rights Advocates Try To Build Steam
- ^ Susan B. Anthony Quotes
- ^ The Revolution, July 8, 1869
- ^ Pro-Life Groups Excited John McCain Picks Sarah Palin, Both Oppose Abortion
- ^ Musgrave to pilot pro-life push
- ^ Harry Teague on Susan B. Anthony List target list
- ^ Abortion foes aren't buying Obama's assurances
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ The Abortion Hurdle: Can a Pro-Life Dem Bridge the Health Care Divide?
- ^ Club for Growth backs Hoffman, too
- ^ Super Bowl ad stokes abortion controversy
- ^ Abortion foes aren't buying Obama's assurances
- ^ The Abortion Hurdle: Can a Pro-Life Dem Bridge the Health Care Divide?
- ^ Group Runs Anti-Abortion Ad Against Casey
- ^ Pro-Life Groups Applaud Passage of Stupak Amendment to Stop Abortion Funding
- ^ Pro-life group blasts Nelson compromise
- ^ Reaction from across political spectrum to health vote
- ^ Choice, Life Groups Slam Obama Order on Abortion Funding
- ^ Stupak award rescinded
- ^ Stupak stripped of 'Defender of Life' award he was to receive this week
- ^ Choice, Life Groups Slam Obama Order on Abortion Funding
- ^ Without Stupak, Anti-Abortion Group’s Dinner Goes On
- ^ Ibid.
- ^ Why I Decided to Challenge Bart Stupak in the Democratic Primary
- ^ Palin hits campaign trail for anti-abortion group (CNN)
- ^ Sarah Palin boosts 'mom awakening' (Politico)
- ^ Sarah Palin issues a call to action to 'mama grizzlies' (Washington Post
- ^ Palin Tells Women's Group Washington Should Beware of 'Mama Grizzlies' (Associated Press via Fox News)
- ^ Sarah Palin: I Understand Temptation to Have an Abortion (CBS News)
- ^ Tim Pawlenty, Michele Bachmann headline anti-abortion fundraiser (Politico)
- ^ Susan B. Anthony Gala (The Hill)
- ^ Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund: Endorsed Candidates
- ^ If Republicans keep ignoring abortion, they'll lose in the midterm elections
- ^ Pro-life group endorses Sue Lowden for Senate
- ^ Lowden Picks Up Key Endorsements in Nevada Senate Race
- ^ Despite mixed past, Reid challenger successfully woos anti-abortion crowd
- ^ SBA List Candidate Fund Endorses Cecile Bledsoe in Arkansas' Third Congressional District
- ^ SBA List Candidate Fund Endorses Cecile Bledsoe in Arkansas' Third Congressional District
- ^ SBA List Candidate Fund Endorses Jennifer Horn in New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District
- ^ Smith Recieves Endorsement of Susan B. Anthony List
- ^ [2]