National Abortion Federation Releases 2021 Violence & Disruption Report

By Melissa Fowler | June 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2022Media Contacts: Claire Connolly, claire.connolly@berlinrosen.com The report shows biggest increases in stalking, bomb threats, invasions, and assault & battery. NATIONAL – Today, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) released its 2021 statistics on violence and disruption against abortion providers. The statistics show a significant increase in stalking (600%), blockades (450%), hoax devices/suspicious…

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Leading Health Organizations File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Abortion Providers Opposing Mississippi Ban

By Melissa Fowler | September 20, 2021

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2021Media Contacts: press@prochoice.org; 202-918-7768 Health care professionals share personal accounts, correct misconceptions about abortion advanced by Mississippi’s 15-week ban WASHINGTON — Today, on behalf of a diverse group of health care professionals, leading medical organizations filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case, brought by…

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Remembering John Lewis

By Melissa Fowler | July 18, 2020 |

Statement of The Very Reverend Katherine Ragsdale, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), on the passing of Representative John Lewis: Representative John Lewis was a hero: a man of courage, conviction, and wisdom; an unrelenting champion of civil rights, racial justice, women’s rights, and abortion rights; an exemplar who never gave up…

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Abortion Law

By Melissa Fowler | June 29, 2020 |

Statement of The Very Reverend Katherine Ragsdale, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June Medical Services v. Russo: We are relieved and encouraged that our member clinics in Louisiana will be able to continue providing the safe, compassionate abortion care that their patients need. People…

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NAF Calls for End of Anti-Abortion Protesters Increasing Odds of COVID-19 Exposure

By Melissa Fowler | April 3, 2020 |

In a letter, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) has asked Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer to take action, preventing anti-abortion groups from using the guise of “worship services” to continue harassing patients and clinic staff despite the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order. The Very Reverend Katherine Hancock Ragsdale, President and CEO of NAF: As an…

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National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada Statement on Abortion Access During COVID-19

By Melissa Fowler | March 20, 2020 |

National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada Statement on Abortion Access During COVID-19 The National Abortion Federation (NAF) Canada and Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights join their voices to ensure that abortion care remains available in Canada during this time of crisis. We call on governments and health sectors to continue to ensure that abortion…

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National Abortion Federation (NAF) Statement on Abortion Provision During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Melissa Fowler | March 17, 2020 |

National Abortion Federation (NAF) Statement on Abortion Provision During COVID-19 Pandemic As states and municipalities enact measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, more non-essential businesses will be instructed—or required—to close. At the same time, hospitals are preparing for a surge in COVID-19 cases and increased strain on their staff, resources, and systems, and will…

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We’re in this together.

By Melissa Fowler | December 2, 2019 |

A note from NAF’s President and CEO, The Very Reverend Katherine Ragsdale: I am sure many of you saw yesterday’s New York Times piece, “How a Divided Left is Losing the Battle on Abortion,” which raised a number of concerning and challenging issues about our movement. I spoke to this reporter for more than an…

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