Prevention First Lobby Day 2009

In April, nearly 200 pro-prevention volunteers went to the Ohio Statehouse to talk to legislators about the Ohio Prevention First Act and how it will reduce the need for abortion through comprehensive sex education and increased access to birth control.  Most legislators listened with open ears and open minds.  At the YWCA trainings, attendees were addressed by Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Connie Schultz.  Senate Assistant Minority Leader Shirley Smith, Senator Tom Sawyer, and Representative Nancy Garland joined volunteers for trainings and lunch.

At the day's rally on the Statehouse steps, Representatives Tyrone Yates and Dan Stewart were followed by Senators Teresa Fedor, Sue Morano, and Nina Turner.  Each stressed how the bill is necessary, but will only move forward with the actions of supporters like you.

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Keynote Speaker Connie Schultz

Minority Leader Capri Cafaro