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Young Adults to "March for Life"

Four protesters share why they joined the annual pro-life demonstration.

Katie Breidenbach

Jan 24, 2017

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This Friday, hundreds of thousands of people will gather at the Capitol for the "March for Life," an annual demonstration against legalized abortion and for protection of the unborn. In over than four decades of existence, the March has gained more and more support, especially among young adults.

I asked four attendees to share their experiences following the 40th demonstration in January 2013. That year was a record crowd: estimates say that well over half a million demonstrators were there despite the freezing weather.

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