Posts by Vicki Saporta
NAF Staff in the Field: Fighting South Dakota’s Proposed Abortion Ban – Update 3
Our weekend of activism culminated in a well-attended visibility event at a busy intersection in the middle of Rapid City. Even though the traffic was constant, drivers took the time to honk in support, sometimes slowing to wave. Some drivers pulled over to talk with us and get literature on the ban, and one driver…
Read MoreNAF Member Dr. Henry Morgentaler Receives Order of Canada
Today, NAF member Dr. Henry Morgentaler received the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Quebec City. We are extremely proud of Dr. Morgentaler and congratulate him on this great honor. Dr. Morgentaler exemplifies the ideals and principles of the Order of Canada with his lifetime commitment to women’s reproductive freedom. In advance of today’s…
Read MoreNAF Staff in the Field: Fighting South Dakota’s Proposed Abortion Ban – Update 2
After our successful first day of phone banking and holding our “No on 11” signs at a busy downtown intersection, we were eager to hit the streets and meet the people of Rapid City. We set out in teams and canvassed tree-lined, hilly neighborhoods covered in Halloween décor and political signs. Our targets were undecided…
Read MoreNAF Staff in the Field: Fighting South Dakota’s Proposed Abortion Ban – Update 1
Staff members from the National Abortion Federation traveled to South Dakota this week to work with the South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families (SDCHF) to campaign against Initiated Measure 11, which would ban abortion in the state with limited exceptions. This week our blog will feature their reports “from the field” about this closely watched…
Read MoreColumn Tells of Woman’s Experience with Abortion
This week, the Boston Phoenix ran a column from a woman describing her abortion experience. Although she is one of the 40 percent of American women who have had abortions by the time they’re 45 years old, she discusses why her story is one that is rarely told: When pundits and politicians debate abortion, they…
Read MoreReport Documents 30-Year Abortion Trends
A new report released today documents 30-year abortion trends and provides in-depth analysis of the demographics of women who obtained abortion care between 1974 and 2004. The findings were gathered from data collected by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and by periodic surveys of abortion providers conducted by the Guttmacher Institute. According…
Read MoreNAF Blog Named in 100 Best Health Care Policy Blogs
Last week, our blog was recognized as one of the 100 best health care policy blogs by RN Central, an online resource for nurses and nursing students. The list is organized into 15 categories of health care policy, including international health care, health insurance and coverage, pediatrics, and public health. The NAF blog was included…
Read MoreCity Dismisses Complaint Against Illinois Clinic
Last week, the Aurora, IL Building Code Board of Appeals dismissed a complaint filed by anti-abortion groups against NAF member Planned Parenthood Aurora Health Center. The complaint asserted that multiple zoning and building codes were violated during the construction of the clinic and also challenged the final certificate of occupancy issued July 1. Prior to…
Read MoreCalifornia Parental Involvement Measure Attacks Legalized Abortion
Monday’s LA Times ran an editorial exposing a California parental involvement measure for its attempts to create more obstacles for women attempting to access abortion care. This is the third time such a measure has been placed on the ballot after attempts in 2005 and 2006 were defeated.
Read MoreAustralian Abortion Law Passes First Vote
After debating into the early hours this morning, MPs in the Australian state of Victoria voted 47 to 35 in favor of a bill to decriminalize abortion. There will be further debate and amendments moved tonight and tomorrow, before a final vote by the Lower House to determine whether the bill is passed and sent…
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