Jason Jones (activist/filmmaker)

Jason Jones (born October 9, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American film producer, and anti-abortion activist.

Jason Jones
Born (1971-10-09) October 9, 1971
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFilm producer, anti-abortion activist, radio host

He is the president and founder of HERO, Inc. and Movie to Movement.

In 2017, Jason Jones was invited to give a speech at St Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, Illinois where he controversially asked all the young high school girls to stand up in front of their 1600+ student body and promise him to never get an abortion. This sparked outrage amongst student and parents, a public apology from the administration, and a student-led hashtag on twitter #IDidntStandUp to condemn his action.

Jones began working in the anti-abortion movement while attending the University of Hawaii. There he formed the Pro-Life Student Union and also served as State Chairman of Young Americans for Freedom, a national group of conservative student activists.[1] He later became Chairman of the Hawaii Young Republicans, and worked as Chief-of-Staff for State Representative Mark Moses.[1] Jones' other anti-abortion credentials include: Director of Hawaii Right to Life, National Youth Director of American Life League, grassroots Director of Brownback for President, and Public Relations Director for the world's largest international anti-abortion organization, Human Life International [2001-7]. [2] As a public speaker, he travels frequently, speaking out against abortion and touching on "Responsibility" in a sovereign nation[3] Jones is the host of The Great Campaign on Radio Maria. He has verbally sparred with abortion rights activists on ABC's Politically Incorrect, Fox and CNN.

Activism

In March 2009, Jones travelled to Sudan and visited refugees in Northern Aweil, on the Darfur border and inspected 26 new water wells. In addition, he distributed $2 million in food, medicine, and other aid. This visit was undertaken despite the expulsion of all non-governmental organizations and a warning of unsafe travel from the U.S. State Department.[4]

Jones began working in the anti-abortion movement while he was attending the University of Hawaii. He formed the Pro-Life Student Union and was chairman of the Hawaii chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, a group of conservative student activists.

Upon graduation, Jones became Chairman of the Hawaii Young Republicans and worked as the Chief-of-Staff for State Representative Mark Moses. Jones served as the Director of Hawaii Right to Life.

He was the grassroots director for Senator Sam Brownback's presidential campaign. He was Public Relations Director for the world’s largest international anti-abortion organization, Human Life International from 2001 to 2007.[5]

Books and writing

Jones is a regular columnist on The Stream and Catholic Vote, and has authored several books, including "The Race to Save Our Century."

Political involvement

Jones backed Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign.

Media appearances

Jones was the host of The Facts of Life radio show. He has appeared on ABC’s Politically Incorrect, EWTN, Al Jazeera, Fox and CNN. Jones currently hosts the podcast "The Jason Jones Show".

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2012-11-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2012-11-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.crisismagazine.com/2012/never-respectable-jason-jones-on-catholic-entertainment
  4. "Bella star travels to Darfur to Aid". christianpost.com. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
  5. "Jason Jones - Biography". Wisconsin Right to Life. Retrieved 2009-05-10.
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