Posts Tagged ‘Roe v. Wade’
States Continue to Attack Abortion Access
State lawmakers across the country continue their attempts to restrict abortion access. Yesterday lawmakers in South Dakota introduced a bill banning abortion with limited exceptions. In November, voters in the state rejected an abortion ban by a wide margin. This year’s ban has stricter penalties; doctors who provide abortions could be charged with a Class-4…
Read MoreCelebrating Reproductive Freedom: Commemorating Roe v. Wade in the Nation’s Capital – Update 2
I wanted to share with you insights from one of our staff members handling violence and security issues: Anti-abortion protesters from around the country came to Washington, DC to participate in Monday’s “March for Life” as well as numerous other activities that took place over the weekend. The march itself began with a rally on…
Read MoreCelebrating Reproductive Freedom: Commemorating Roe v. Wade in the Nation’s Capital – Update 1
The Supreme Court steps seemed a fitting place to commemorate the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Braving the cold and leftover snow, we joined other activists to celebrate the landmark decision that legalized abortion. As you might expect our celebration was met by anti-choice protestors, but neither their signs nor the weather could dampen…
Read MoreCelebrating Reproductive Freedom: Commemorating Roe v. Wade in the Nation’s Capital
One of the things I value most about our staff is their passion and commitment to women’s reproductive freedom. Working at NAF is more than just a job; our staff members are active in the pro-choice movement even after they leave the office. This week, NAF staff members will be participating in events to celebrate…
Read MoreOn the 34th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the National Abortion Federation Releases its 2006 Legislative Report
As our nation today commemorates the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) released its 2006 Legislative Report. While abortion rights remained under attack in 2006, there were several notable victories at the federal and state levels that could lay the groundwork for future pro-choice legislative victories.“Legislative attacks on women’s reproductive…
Read MoreRoe Anniversary News Clips
Monday marks the 34th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. As press coverage of the anniversary begins, here are two articles to read over the weekend: >Slate magazine features a story that discusses another significant abortion case: Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey and its impact…
Read MoreThreats to Abortion Access in the States
Attacks on abortion rights continue at the state level. Following are two recent examples: Ohio: In one of his last acts in office, Governor Bob Taft signed a bill prohibiting public funding of abortions except in instances of rape, incest, or life endangerment. The bill officially states that childbirth is preferred over abortion as the…
Read MoreWomen Have Suffered Thirty Years Of Injustice As A Result Of Restrictive Government Funding.
Your Thirty Dollars Will Make A Difference In Their Lives. For 30 years, the Hyde Amendment has prohibited the federal government from funding basic reproductive health care services for low-income women. As a result, for many women with limited resources abortion may not be a viable option, even though Roe v. Wade guarantees a woman’s…
Read MoreChallenges to Roe
Challenges to Roe In the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Drs. Alexi Wright and Ingrid Katz report on the lack of abortion access and the Federal Abortion Ban in the U.S. The article notes: As new legislation is passed, the courts will hear more cases that challenge Roe, and physicians may…
Read MoreNAF Releases Report on Crisis Pregnancy Centers
NAF released a comprehensive report today detailing the many ways Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) have deceived and intimidated women. The report, entitled Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Affront to Choice, highlights numerous instances where CPCs have harassed and given false information to women who have come through their doors, leaving them feeling betrayed and misled. The…
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