Posts by prochoice
Statement on the Release of President Obama’s 2014 Budget
Today, I issued the following statement on the release of President Obama’s 2014 budget: The President’s budget takes an important step toward lifting a ban that prohibits DC from using its locally raised revenue to help low-income women obtain the abortion care they need. This discriminatory policy interferes with the rights of DC residents and…
Read MoreAlabama Legislature Launches All Out Attack on Reproductive Health
Today, The Birmingham News, posted my letter to the editor on a medically unnecessary and politically motivated TRAP bill introduced in the Alabama legislature. The Alabama legislature is launching an all out attack on the reproductive health care of women and their families in the state. …
Read MoreNorth Dakota Governor Signs Extreme Abortion Ban Bill
Today, I released the following statement on North Dakota Governor Dalrymple’s approval of the most extreme abortion ban bill in the country: Today, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple signed the most extreme ban on abortion in the entire country. This bill criminalizes abortion care very early in pregnancy—before most women are even aware that they…
Read MoreArkansas Senate Votes to Override Veto of 12-Week Abortion Ban
The Arkansas Senate voted today to override Governor Mike Beebe’s veto of legislation that would ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. This bill is the most extreme and earliest ban on abortion care in the entire country, and it is blatantly unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has consistently held that states may not…
Read MoreNo Medical Reason for Requiring Ultrasound
Today, the Indianapolis Star, posted my letter to the editor on the state’s anti-choice legislation that would require women to get an ultrasound before a medication abortion. No matter what supporters of Senate Bill 37 say, this bill is a blatant example of anti-choice legislators attempting to practice medicine without a license. The bill would…
Read MoreThe Battle for the Right to an Abortion Was Hard Fought. Let’s Protect the Rights We’ve Earned
Today, the Vancouver Sun published my op-ed in honor of the 25th anniversary of the historic R v. Morgentaler decision, which struck down Canada’s abortion law as unconstitutional and decriminalized abortion. Today marks the 25th anniversary of R v. Morgentaler, the Supreme Court decision that decriminalized abortion in Canada. This landmark decision has undoubtedly…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I am a disabled, middle-aged woman. I have no income and a college degree that’s going to waste, and a lot of student loan debt. Because of my education level, the government will not give me disability benefits and this pregnancy endangers my life. Without the help from NAF, I would have never been able…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I have a 2 ½ year-old, no permanent home, and no job. I am a student and have no money for extra expenses. I was able to sell some of my personal belongings to get money for my procedure. The man that I was involved with was abusing me. I needed an abortion. Thank you.…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I lost my job and haven’t been able to find another one since. My boyfriend only works part-time and isn’t helping me anymore. I already have three children and I can barely take care of them. It would be wrong for me to bring another life into this world. Thank you for your help and…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words From Women
I’ve been in an abusive marriage for 15 years. When I finally got up enough courage to leave him I found out I was pregnant. I couldn’t be connected to this man for the rest of my life. This is the right choice for me and I am so thankful I have the right to…
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