As Twitter marks its 10th anniversary on March 21, this social media platform highlights the power of one voice—and the power of many. It used to be people could only gather together at a protest to stand in unison over a common purpose. Today, we can do it with hashtags.
Digital advocacy has become a crucial aspect of in-person events. Weeks ago, hundreds gathered at the U.S. Supreme Court as the most critical abortion case in a generation was heard inside: Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. Both pro-life and pro-abortion sides were out in force, including on Twitter as hashtags #ProtectThemBoth, #StopTheSham, #HB2 and #SCOTUS began trending widely.
Twitter and other social media platforms have completely changed how news is gathered, reported and consumed; pro-life issues are no exception. Within 140 characters, varied content flows daily from voices who highlight the value of life from conception to natural death: updates on state laws being passed, undercover videos exposing the dark realities of abortion, moving personal stories and quick pro-life insights on daily trending topics.
Beyond annual gatherings, many faithfully provide education, prayers and equipping via Twitter that any pro-life advocate can join in year-round. The following 33 leaders and groups are a sampling of must-follow pro-life advocates who amplify and advance a culture of life.
Jill Stanek | National Campaign Chair, Susan B. Anthony List | Former Nurse
“Speak out for the one who cannot speak, for the rights of those who are doomed.” ~Prov31:8 #prolife #abortionkills pic.twitter.com/ujEeTuARzm
— Jill Stanek (@JillStanek) Dec. 30, 2015
The Radiance Foundation | New media organization celebrating the purpose of every life
#Abortion is not equality. It’s an industry. Millions killed. Billions earned. Just. That. Simple. #StopTheSham #Roe pic.twitter.com/VtJl8bUbF6
— Radiance Foundation (@lifehaspurpose) March 2, 2016
Abby Johnson | Founder, And Then There Were None | Former Planned Parenthood Director
This is why I work so hard. Over 200 former workers and counting!! #whywemarch pic.twitter.com/W7T1zNBI8A
— Abby Johnson (@AbbyJohnson) Jan. 22, 2016
Life News | The top independent pro-life news agency worldwide
BREAKING: Supreme Court Holds Hearing on Texas Law Saving Thousands of Babies From Abortion https://t.co/pgT0Jww9vj pic.twitter.com/krP2D1315D
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) March 2, 2016
Alveda King | Niece of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Director, Civil Rights for the Unborn
Girls should not die because they are not boys. #IWD2016 #InternationalWomenDay pic.twitter.com/3BDzBmf2vr
— Alveda King (@alvedaking) March 8, 2016
Charlotte Lozier Institute | Research team integrating science, medicine and life issues
Out this morning in @WSJ! CLI Pres. Chuck Donovan: “#Abortion Has a Market Problem” #prolife #protecthemboth pic.twitter.com/XqxArh2n0N
— LozierInstitute (@LozierInstitute) March 3, 2016
Bound4LIFE | A grass-roots movement to pray for the ending of abortion
.@StarParker on Gosnell: “Abortion May Be Legal Today, But Its Not Lawful in God’s Eyes” http://t.co/lPxYoU496Z#HR36 pic.twitter.com/CVZuGZa6aQ
— Bound4LIFE (@Bound4LIFE) May 13, 2015
Rep. Diane Black | U.S. House Member representing 6th District of Tennessee
My open letter to #AmyBrenneman on #abortion: https://t.co/xANgCmcbfz #ProLife #ProtectThemBoth @fxnopinion
— Diane Black (@RepDianeBlack) March 8, 2016
Live Action News | The publishing arm of Live Action | A youth-led pro-life organization
Know the facts: These are the four most prevalent abortion procedures in the United States. https://t.co/o3eX6a2mR8
— Live Action News (@LiveActionNews) March 7, 2016
Kathryn Jean Lopez | Editor-at-Large of National Review Online
Protect Them Both, Love Them Both https://t.co/zq23b7cPSp via @NRO #InternationalWomensDay
— Kathryn Jean Lopez (@kathrynlopez) March 8, 2016
Students for Life of America | The nation’s largest youth pro-life organization
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt is the most important abortion case heard by SCOTUS in 25 years #protectthemboth pic.twitter.com/TfoSc8G25n
— Students for Life (@Students4LifeHQ) March 1, 2016
Jeanne Mancini | President, March For Life Education and Defense Fund
Want to make a difference for the #prolife cause all year? Download the “March for Life Year-Round” Guide! https://t.co/WPOAwJbuc9
— March for Life (@March_for_Life) Feb. 5, 2016
Senator Tim Scott | U.S. Senator representing the State of South Carolina
Spoke in support of #ProLife policies this morning. It’s about protecting 10 fingers, 10 toes, and one heartbeat. pic.twitter.com/dfeW9Yamgp
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) March 2, 2016
Americans United for Life | A nonprofit, public interest legal group
“#Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of #women.”
– Alice Paul, American suffragist & #ProLife advocate pic.twitter.com/ccDnXHWCJ5— AUL (@AUL) Jan. 11, 2016
Gloria Purvis |Co-host of “Morning Glory Radio Show” on EWTN
“You do not care about the black community if you tell us to shut up, take a pill, and go away.” – @gloria_purvis pic.twitter.com/03ijkHTrmK
— Catherine Szeltner (@CatSzeltner) March 2, 2016
Gov. Greg Abbott | Governor of the State of Texas
Despite today’s decision in Harris Co. about Planned Parenthood Texas will continue to protect life & investigate @PPact practices. #txlege
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) Jan. 25, 2016
Sarah Torre |Policy Analyst, The Heritage Foundation | Focusing on family and life issues
#Obamacare is one of the biggest expansions of abortion coverage. Some forced to pay abortion surcharge. https://t.co/ULmcD7T7QR #SOTU
— Sarah Torre (@sarahtorre) Jan. 13, 2016
LifeSiteNews | Nonprofit news organization reporting issues of culture, life and family
New documentary shows the devastation wrought by 15 years of euthanasia https://t.co/Uqd8bXWQFR
— LifeSiteNews.com (@LifeSite) March 3, 2016
Rep. Marsha Blackburn |TN Congresswoman | Chair, Select Panel on Infant Lives
ICYMI: @tperkins & I discuss in detail the work being done by our Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives –> https://t.co/6Mx69eDW3g
— Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) Feb. 26, 2016
Susan B. Anthony List | Pro-life advocacy group fights for laws to safeguard the innocent
.@MarjorieSBA: I’m very confident about @ChuckGrassley‘s resolve to do the right thing re: #SCOTUSnominee https://t.co/BnPXtXpQ9a #ProLife
— Susan B Anthony List (@SBAList) March 17, 2016
Rep. Chris Smith | U.S. House Member from New Jersey | Chairman, Pro-Life Caucus
‘For the sake of women & children, because we love them both… defend life’ #whywemarch. Read my #MarchForLife speech https://t.co/Pe2w3uYvQv
— Rep. Chris Smith (@RepChrisSmith) Jan. 22, 2016
40 Days for Life | Worldwide campaign of peaceful prayer vigils outside abortion centers
Reports are still coming in, but we are up to 648 babies SAVED by God’s grace this #40daysforlife campaign! Praise God!
— 40 Days for Life (@40daysforlife) March 28, 2013
Harms Report | News aggregator with links to latest pro-life headlines and commentary
South Dakota governor signs late-term abortion ban into law https://t.co/RAOzoN29BI https://t.co/DxHTijRAVT
— Harms Report (@harmsreport) March 11, 2016
Rep. Mia Love |U.S. House Member representing 4th Congressional District of Utah
My question at the Select Cmte on Infant lives: Can a minor fully understand the repercussions of an abortion??https://t.co/NO5mGl9ltQ
— Rep. Mia Love (@RepMiaLove) March 2, 2016
Campaign Life Coalition | National political arm of the pro-life movement in Canada
Proud to be Canadian at the #Marchforlife in DC #CanadianFlag #NationalFlagDay pic.twitter.com/asyl57ilcw
— CampgnLifeCoalition (@CampaignLife) Feb. 15, 2016
Family Research Council | Advancing faith, family and freedom from the nation’s capital
Our Founders made a claim about human dignity–everybody is ordained with natural rights & created in the image of God. @BenSasse #CPAC2016
— FRC (@FRCdc) March 3, 2016
BioEdge | Latest news about bioethics with an accent on human dignity
A Dutch report applies the brakes on euthanasia: “Complete life” is not sufficient reason, says the… https://t.co/StCq7OGRzf #bioethics
— BioEdge (@bioedge) February 13, 2016
Online For Life | Saving babies and families from abortion using technology
Record month: 132 life decisions so far! Woohoo! #savethebabyhumans #prolifegen #chooselife
— Online For Life (@OnlineForLife) Feb. 29, 2016
Michael New | Associate Scholar, Charlotte Lozier Institute
After the Kermit Gosnell trial, I find it amazing that some think we need less regulation of abortion clinics #StopTheSham #ProtectThemBoth
— Michael New (@Michael_J_New) March 2, 2016
Concerned Women for America | America’s largest public policy organization of women
#IWD2016 #prolifeisprowomen #protectthemboth @YWforA pic.twitter.com/Ou3Ylh8VKD
— CWA LAC (@CWforA) March 8, 2016
Stand True | A Christ-centered pro-life student outreach of Priests for Life
We stand for equality of women from conception 2 natural death & won’t stop til they are protected & valued #IWD2016 pic.twitter.com/5kRsReTzFO
— Stand True (@StandTrue) March 8, 2016
Gov. Mary Fallin | Governor of the State of Oklahoma
Ever consider being a foster or adoptive parent? You could provide an ultimate gift of love. Read my column here: https://t.co/TRpSnO09RT
— Governor Mary Fallin (@GovMaryFallin) Dec. 8, 2015
Care Net | One of the largest networks of pregnancy care centers in North America
Learn how your church can minister to those considering abortion #prolife https://t.co/6MVh3ElY5p pic.twitter.com/rDaagQOGFz
— Care Net (@inspirelifenow) Feb. 8, 2016
This selection of pro-life Twitter voices reflects the variety and value of free speech. Yet some messages are beginning to be stifled.
Recently, Twitter created a Trust and Safety Council that brings suspicion of possible censorship. This council has the ability to mute Twitter users deemed to be hateful—or perhaps simply politically incorrect. Many of the 40 organizations comprising this council are liberal-leaning groups seeking to monitor free speech and even restrict the pro-life message.
With 1.3 billion users, Twitter cannot be ignored. We must exercise and defend the sacred freedom we have in this country to speak up for what matters. Ten years since the first tweet, this social media platform continues to be a vital resource to stay engaged in our common purpose of protecting women and children.
Passionate about the issue of life, Julie Klose is a freelance writer and blogger at The Velvet Brick and Bound4LIFE International, a grass-roots movement to pray for the ending of abortion, carry the spirit of adoption and believe for revival and reformation. She and her husband raise their children in Virginia.
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