Posts by Vicki Saporta
Celebrating 36 Years of Safe, Legal Abortion Care and a Pro-Choice Administration
Today, we released the following statement: Thirty-six years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that the right to privacy found in the United States Constitution included the right of women to terminate a pregnancy. This landmark decision has protected the health and saved the lives of countless women. Today’s important anniversary…
Read MoreHolder Should be Confirmed as Next Attorney General
This week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder for U.S. Attorney General. We strongly support his nomination and urge his swift confirmation. Throughout his distinguished career, Holder has consistently shown his commitment to protecting the legal rights of all Americans and established himself as an advocate for…
Read MorePrevention First Act Introduced in Congress
This week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), along with Representatives Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced the Prevention First Act in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. This legislation would improve access to women’s health care, provide women with the resources they need to prevent unintended pregnancies, and save public…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Court of Appeal Hears Arguments in Morgentaler Case
Tuesday, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal heard remarks by the provincial government in NAF Member Dr. Henry Morgentaler’s lawsuit challenging the province’s restrictive policy on abortion funding. Current New Brunswick law dictates that a woman can only obtain a funded abortion if it is provided by an obstetrician-gynecologist, in a hospital, and only after…
Read MoreSuspects Plead Guilty in Arson of NAF Member Clinic
Last week, two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson in connection with the December 2007 arson of the office of NAF Member Curtis Boyd, MD, in Albuquerque, NM. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the attack, but considerable damage was caused by the fire. Law enforcement conducted a swift investigation, and quickly apprehended…
Read MoreS.C. Bill Would Require Women Seeking Abortion Care to be Given List of Nearby CPCs
Seven South Carolina House Representatives have prefiled a bill that would require women seeking abortion care to be given a list of nearby CPCs and other facilities that provide free ultrasounds. This bill expands upon the law passed in 2008 that requires women seeking an abortion to be given the option of viewing an ultrasound…
Read MoreBush Administration’s Regulation Undermines Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Care
The Bush Administration issued a final regulation Thursday that would undermine a woman’s ability to access important health services and information about all relevant health care options. The proposed rule, published in August, generated hundreds of thousands of comments, including public opposition from leaders in Congress, governors, medical organizations, patient advocates, faith-based groups and even…
Read MoreNew York City Council Unveils Clinic Access Bill
Last week, the New York City Council held a hearing on a bill to protect access to reproductive health clinics. The Clinic Access Bill was introduced in September by Speaker Christine Quinn in order to protect both patients and health care providers at local clinics from the harassment they face from anti-abortion protesters. Recent examples…
Read More“Post-Abortion Syndrome” Myth Based on Faulty Science
The myth that women who choose abortion experience subsequent mental health problems has no valid scientific basis, according to a new study published in this month’s Contraception. Through a literature analysis, researchers found that high quality studies reflected no significant difference between the mental health of women who have had abortions and those who have…
Read MoreKline Sanctioned for Improperly Handling Medical Records
Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court sanctioned Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline for improperly handling patient medical records and ordered him to return the full set of records to Attorney General Steve Six by December 12. Attorneys from a Kansas Planned Parenthood asked the court to intervene, claiming Kline had acted improperly and abused his…
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