Saturday's abortion-rights rally was also met by anti-abortion protesters at the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Hundreds of abortion-rights protesters gathered at the Delaney Park Strip in downtown Anchorage Saturday to fight for women’s rights.
The controversial case has people frustrated and emotions were running high. Greta Helgeson was just one of the many speaking out against the“I think the separation of church and state is pretty much a joke at this point,” Helgeson said. “I think that it’s really important that it should be upheld, but I don’t think that currently, it is.
Nora Morse, organizing director for Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, said that she hopes the rally can maintain momentum and keep people engaged. Religious and anti-abortion groups were also in attendance to speak to women about their options during pregnancy. Anti-abortion advocate Thomas Edmonson decided to show up to the rally to spark a conversation with people.
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