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Personhood Certified For Colorado Ballot
DENVER / March 26 – The Colorado Personhood Amendment’s signatures have been certified, and the Personhood Amendment will be on the Colorado ballot in November.
Personhood Colorado has sponsored a ballot initiative to amend the State Constitution recognizing the Personhood rights of all humans, from their biological beginning to their natural death. The Amendment states: “Section 32. Person defined. As used in sections 3*, 6**, and 25*** of Article II of the state constitution, the term “person” shall apply to every human being from the beginning of the biological development of that human being.”
On March 4, the Colorado Secretary of State disclosed that 15,690 of the 79,648 signatures submitted by Personhood Colorado were invalid. As allowed by Colorado law, volunteers then had 15 days to replace the invalid signatures with new, valid voter signatures. In response, Personhood Colorado volunteers collected 47,114 signatures, three times as many signatures as were required.
Friday, March 26 the Colorado Secretary of State verified that the Personhood Amendment had submitted enough signatures to be on the November 26 ballot, citing that in the first submission, 60,357 of the 79,648 submitted signatures were valid, and that in the 15 day curing period, 35,527 of the 47,114 submitted signatures were found valid. Therefore, of the 126,762 submitted signatures, 95,884 were found to be valid voter signatures, surpassing the required number of 76,047 by nearly 20,000.
“We are very thankful for our volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure that the Personhood Amendment is on the 2010 ballot,” stated Gualberto Garcia-Jones, co-sponsor of the Personhood Amendment. “We are counting on all of our supporters and many volunteers to vote Yes on the Personhood Amendment, Amendment 62, in November.”
Call for Personhood for Canadian Pre-Born as New Website is Launched
Contact: Mrs. Jakki Jeffs, Alliance for Life Ontario, 519-824-7797, aflo@mgl.ca, jakki@personhood.ca; www.personhood.ca
ONTARIO, Canada, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ — The Canadian celebration of International Women’s Week, March 7th to 13th was a significant event for our country. Even Canadian history includes an era when our nation failed to recognize women as “persons” under the law. It is important to celebrate our progress, review remaining challenges and discern future steps to achieve equality for all women at every stage of development and every aspect of their lives, including before their birth.
Canadian women were not considered persons in law until October 18th, 1929. We see the oppressive, unjust, discriminatory and arbitrary nature of this clearly in 2010. In deciding the “Persons Case” in 1929, the Privy Council explained: “The exclusion of women from all public office is a relic of days more barbarous than ours, and to those who ask why the word person should not include females, the obvious answer is, why should it not?”
“Alliance for Life Ontario echoes this same question today, with regard to the girl and boy child before birth,” says Jakki Jeffs, executive director of Alliance for Life Ontario.
“The science of embryology, amazing technological advances, such as ultra-sound, fetal surgery and intra-uterine photography prove the humanity of the child in the womb beyond any shadow of doubt,” continues Jeffs. This scientific evidence has compelled Alliance for Life Ontario to expand its outreach with the launching of its second website, www.personhood.ca. Among other things, the website encourages visitors to sign a petition asking the government to extend full legal protection to every Canadian from their biological beginnings. The signed petitions will be presented in Parliament on Person’s Day, October 18, 2010.
Denying the humanity of pre-born Canadians robs them of the designation of person and consequently legal protection. Political ideology, convoluted jurisprudence and societal complacency should not permit the continuation of discrimination towards the youngest member of the human family.
Denying personhood to the preborn child places us in a made-in-Canada time warp of barbarism and injustice. The number of Canadians killed by induced abortion since 1969 is over 3 million. To those who ask why personhood should not be granted to the preborn, we ask, why not?
Colorado Personhood Amendment Submits 46,671 Signatures – Ensures Spot on 2010 Ballot.
DENVER/ March 18 – Personhood Colorado, sponsors of the 2010 Personhood Amendment, today submitted 46,671 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office.
On March 4, the Colorado Secretary of State disclosed that 20.63% of the 79,648 signatures submitted by Personhood Colorado were invalid. As allowed by Colorado law, volunteers then had 15 days to replace the invalid signatures with new, valid voter signatures. That translated to over 1,000 signatures per day.
“Over the past few days, the massive quantities of signatures that poured in just amazed us,” remarked Gualberto Garcia-Jones, co-sponsor of the Personhood Ballot initiative.”That means that we collected over 2,600 signatures each day, about 2 signatures per minute. Some of our volunteers were working all hours of the day, and that is a testament to what we already knew – that Colorado citizens recognize the value of human life and have worked extremely hard to see that each human life is protected.”
The 700+ volunteer petitioners worked around the clock to gather signatures, frequenting churches, grocery stores, Tuesday Caucuses, and other public venues. Many college age church volunteers circulated the petition at Colorado St. Patrick’s Day Parades and college campuses.
“We were told that we needed to replace over 15,000 of our signatures,” commented Keith Mason, co-founder of Personhood USA. “We knew we could do it, because when you are working on such a critical, life and death issue, volunteers are passionate. We knew it would take a lot of hard work and determination, but we never expected such an outpouring of support. It is clear that the people of Colorado wanted to make a statement – that every human life should be protected by love and by law. This effort is more alive and vibrant than ever.”
“We’re so thankful for help from American Life League, Durago-based pro-life group LifeGuard, Personhood USA, and dozens of other pro-life organizations. With their help, we faced a daunting task and succeeded beyond our wildest expectations, glory be to God!” added Leslie Hanks, co-sponsor of the Personhood Amendment. “Now, we’re ready to begin campaigning for life and preparing for victory in November.”
For Interviews Call Keith Mason at 202-595-3500
PersonhoodColorado.com
Press Conference Today to Announce Personhood Signature Count, Also Announcing Plans to Sue Colorado Secretary Of State.
DENVER / Personhood USA / March 17 – Personhood Colorado has scheduled a press conference to announce plans for a lawsuit against the Secretary of State’s office. Immediately following the announcement, Personhood Colorado will reveal the number of signatures collected over the past 15 days and submit them to the Secretary of State.
Personhood Colorado has sponsored a ballot initiative to amend the State Constitution recognizing the Personhood rights of all humans, from their biological beginning to their natural death.
On March 4, the Colorado Secretary of State disclosed that 15,690 valid signatures would be due today March 18th. Personhood Colorado submitted 79,648 signatures on February 12th 2010, the Secretary of State deemed 20.63% of those signatures “invalid.”
As allowed by Colorado law, volunteers then had 15 days to replace the invalid signatures with new, voter signatures. That translated to over 1,000 signatures per day.
Press Conference Details:
WHO: Personhood Colorado
WHAT: Announcement regarding planned lawsuit and final signature count
WHERE: 1700 Broadway Street (in front of Wells Fargo Building)
WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 2:00pm
For More Information Call:
Gualberto Garcia Jones or Keith Mason 303-456-2800
PersonhoodColorado.com
Personhood Maryland Gets Hearing.
NEWS RELEASE
MDPERSONHOOD ANNOUNCES DATE AND TIME
FOR MARYLAND PERSONHOOD CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT BILL HEARING
Annapolis, Maryland: The Maryland Personhood Amendment Bill was
introduced to the MD House of Delegates on February 17th, by 20 courageous
Delegates in the Maryland House of Representatives – led by Delegate Don
Dwyer from Anne Arundel County.
The hearing for this Bill is scheduled for March 19, 1pm in the Health and
Government Operations Committee. Citizens who would like to attend the
hearing or testify in person should plan on being at the Committee Meeting Room
by 12noon on the 19th to register, and plan on being available to testify well into
the evening – possibly 8 or 9pm – depending on how many show up to testify.
More information about Personhood, a PDF of the MD Personhood Bill itself, and
a synopsis of the Bill can all be found at http://www.MDPersonhood.com.
Colorado Personhood Ballot Initiative Must Replace 15,000 signatures in 15 Days
Colorado Personhood Ballot Initiative Must Replace 15,000 signatures in 15 Days
Denver, Colorado – The Colorado Secretary of State has disclosed that 15,690 of the 79,648 signatures submitted by Personhood Colorado were invalid. Beginning today, March 4, Personhood Colorado will have 15 days, per state initiative law, to replace the signatures.
Every ballot initiative campaign faces the challenge of validating signatures. Incorrect, illegible, or old addresses are typically the culprits, as petition signatures must match the recorded registered voter’s address.
“This is not unexpected news,” commented Keith Mason, co-founder of Personhood USA. “We anticipated that this 15 day curing period would be evoked, and we have been diligently preparing to get over 1,000 signatures each day of the 15 day period. It will be a challenge, but we are ready to get started.”
Personhood Colorado submitted 79,648 signatures on February 12. 76,047 valid signatures were required to put the measure on the 2010 ballot.
“On March 18, we fully expect to have 15,690 valid signatures to submit to the secretary of State’s office, ensuring that the Personhood Amendment is on the 2010 ballot,” continued Mason. “Once the amendment is on the ballot, we will see that every person is protected by love and by law.”
Personhood Colorado is required to submit 15,690 valid signatures of Colorado registered voters on March 18 by 3:00pm.
For More Information
Call 303-456-2800
www.personhoodcolorado.com
Citizens of Mississippi, the the most pro-life state in the US send message to lawmakers: “Personhood Rights For the Preborn Now”.
Citizens of Mississippi, the the most pro-life state in the US send message to lawmakers: “Personhood Rights For the Preborn Now”.
Jackson, MS / Personhood USA/ February 17 – Personhood Mississippi, a citizen-led grassroots organization, submitted over 130,000 signatures late yesterday, becoming the fourth ballot initiative since 1992 to fulfill the requirement of 89,285 voter signatures.
The signatures were collected in order to put a Personhood amendment on the ballot, affirming the personhood rights of all humans. Volunteers have been collecting signatures since February 12 2009.
105,000 of the submitted signatures were certified as valid by 82 different County Circuit Clerks.
The abundance of signatures broke the state record for signatures in every other initiative in Mississippi history.
Comprised of all volunteers, Personhood Mississippi laid claim to over 2,000 volunteers and over 1,000 churches.
Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was present at yesterday’s press conference, helping to turn in the boxes of completed petitions.
“Despite the superfluous restrictions set before us, the people of Mississippi have spoken. With God’s blessing we have made history and exceeded the signature requirement by tens of thousands,” stated Les Riley, sponsor of the Mississippi Personhood Amendment. “In the next few days, we fully expect Secretary of State Dilbert Hosemann to approve our amendment, as we have exceeded all requirements by the State of Mississippi.”
Once each district’s signatures are verified, the amendment will be placed on the November 2011 ballot.
“The overwhelming number of signatures proves that Mississippi citizens want to end baby-murder,” commented Cal Zastrow, co-founder of Personhood USA. “God raised up the volunteers to complete this task, and Personhood USA is thrilled to be a part of that task force. Now we are looking forward to victory at the ballot box!”
For Interviews Contact:
Cal Zastrow 202-595-3500
Or
Les Riley 662-760-8695
Personhood USA is a grassroots, Christian organization founded to establish personhood efforts across America to create protection for every child by love and by law. Personhood USA is committed to assisting and supporting Personhood Legislation and Constitutional Amendments and building local pro-life organizations through raising awareness of the personhood of the pre-born.
For More Information:
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100217/NEWS/2170370/1001/news
www.personhoodmississippi.com
www.personhoodusa.com
Mississippi Pro-Life Group Affirms Preborn Personhood Rights; Exceeds State Signature Requirements
Mississippi Pro-Life Group Affirms Preborn Personhood Rights; Exceeds State Signature Requirements
Jackson, MS / February 17 – Personhood Mississippi, a citizen-led grassroots organization, submitted over 130,000 signatures late yesterday, becoming the fourth ballot initiative since 1992 to fulfill the requirement of 89,285 voter signatures – 17,857 per Congressional district.
The signatures were collected in order to put a Personhood amendment on the ballot, affirming the personhood rights of all humans.
105,000 of the submitted signatures were certified as valid by 82 different County Circuit Clerks.
The abundance of signatures broke the state record for signatures in every other initiative in Mississippi history.
Comprised of all volunteers, Personhood Mississippi laid claim to over 2,000 volunteers and over 1,000 churches.
Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant was present at yesterday’s press conference, helping to turn in the boxes of completed petitions.
“Despite the superfluous restrictions set before us, the people of Mississippi have spoken. With God’s blessing we have made history and exceeded the signature requirement by tens of thousands,” stated Les Riley, sponsor of the Mississippi Personhood Amendment. “In the next few days, we fully expect Secretary of State Dilbert Hosemann to approve our amendment, as we have exceeded all requirements by the State of Mississippi.”
Once each district’s signatures are verified, the amendment will be placed on the November 2011 ballot.
More Information:
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100217/NEWS/2170370/1001/news
http://www.iandrinstitute.org/Mississippi.htm
Personhood Mississippi is a statewide grassroots organization of concerned citizens who value human life. Personhood Mississippi is sponsoring the Personhood Amendment to the Mississippi constitution, stating “Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Mississippi: SECTION 1. Article III of the constitution of the state of Mississippi is hearby amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TO READ: Section 33. Person defined. As used in this Article III of the state constitution, “The term ‘person’ or ‘persons’ shall include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof.” This initiative shall not require any additional revenue for implementation.”
Personhood Mississippi to Hold Press Conference and Victory Rally with Lieutenant Gov. Phil Bryant.
Personhood Mississippi to Hold Press Conference and Victory Rally with Lieutenant Gov. Phil Bryant.
JACKSON / Christian Newswire / February 15 – Personhood Mississippi is holding a press conference to announce the number of signatures collected for the personhood amendment, followed by a victory rally to submit the gathered signatures. With the help of over 2,000 volunteers and nearly 1,000 churches, Personhood Mississippi is expected to present well over the number of 89,285 required by the Secretary of State’s Office.
“February 16 will be an historic day for the state of Mississippi,” affirmed Personhood Amendment sponsor Les Riley. “The people of Mississippi have made a clear statement with their signatures – it is time that all humans are valued as people, not as property.”
Personhood Mississippi encountered a complication when it appeared that the County Circuit Clerk was discounting valid signatures due to time constraints, necessitating a lawsuit to ensure that every voter’s signature was certified. The Personhood Amendment signature campaign is awaiting a ruling on the first phase of the legal challenge, yet due to a State of Emergency in Mississippi and time needed to review the case, Personhood Mississippi is allowed to submit the signatures Tuesday, February 16.
Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant, who assisted the campaign, will be in attendance as Personhood Mississippi submits signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office.
Press Conference Details:
WHO: Personhood Mississippi with Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant
WHAT: Announcement regarding signature count and victory rally
WHERE: 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 4:00pm
For More Information Call:
Les Riley 662-760-8695
Personhood Mississippi is a statewide grassroots organization of concerned citizens who value human life. Personhood Mississippi is sponsoring the Personhood Amendment to the Mississippi constitution, stating “Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Mississippi: SECTION 1. Article III of the constitution of the state of Mississippi is hearby amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TO READ: Section 33. Person defined. As used in this Article III of the state constitution, “The term ‘person’ or ‘persons’ shall include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof.” This initiative shall not require any additional revenue for implementation.”
www.personhoodmississippi.com
Colorado Does it Again - Personhood Colorado Announces Successful Signature Campaign
DENVER / Christian Newswire / February 12 – Personhood Colorado submitted signatures to the Secretary of State’s office today for the Colorado Personhood Amendment. The signatures submitted totaled 79,817, although only 76,047 were required. All signatures are pending validation by the Colorado Secretary of State’s office.
“We are thrilled with these results. These signatures represent thousands of hours of hard work,” remarked Gualberto Garcia-Jones, co-sponsor of the amendment. “All of our volunteers are 100% committed to seeing that the dignity and personhood of preborn babies is recognized in Colorado, and it shows.”
The proposed amendment states “Section 32. Person defined. As used in sections 3*, 6**, and 25*** of Article II of the state constitution, the term “person” shall apply to every human being from the beginning of the biological development of that human being.”
The signature campaign had hundreds of churches that petitioned repeatedly, along with over 1,000 petition circulators and even more volunteers. All signatures submitted were gathered by volunteers, and the campaign was 100% volunteer-run, with no paid petitioners or staff.
“Colorado is paving the way for personhood,” commented Keith Mason, co-founder of Personhood USA. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans are catching the vision of personhood , and we expect that several other states will soon follow Colorado in putting personhood on the ballot.”
Once the signatures are verified by the Colorado Secretary of State, the amendment will be placed on the 2010 ballot and put to a vote.
“Our grassroots, volunteer campaign will continue to be a success, because we are working towards a very worthy cause – protecting the lives of innocent Colorado citizens,” Garcia-Jones continued. “The 79,817 signatures are an indicator that the people of Colorado are determined to protect innocent life; we will not rest until every child is protected by love and by law.”
Personhood Colorado is a grassroots organization comprised of Colorado citizens who value all human life, from biological beginning to natural death. Personhood Colorado has sponsored the Personhood Amendment to the Colorado constitution.
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