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Rx for Change: Abortion Disconnect
By: Laura Kaplan ,Abortion, Pro Choice, Rx for Change, The Women's Health Activist Newsletter Deep Dive ArticlesWhenever I hear a pro-choice politician say, “No one is pro-abortion,” I want to shout, “Excuse me but I’m pro-abortion, and I am not alone.” I’m pro-abortion in the same way I’m pro-organ transplant or any other medical procedure: when...
Stand with the Network and #ReclaimRoe
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Access, Roe v. Wade Policy UpdatesThe National Women’s Health Network is pledging to #ReclaimRoe. Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, the landmark Supreme Court case on abortion rights. And 43 years later we are still fighting anti-choice politicians who will...
Looking Forward: Challenging the Opposition to Ensure Reproductive Freedom
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Birth Control, Hyde Amendment, Supreme Court, Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole, Zubik v. Burwell Policy UpdatesMake no mistake — 2016 will be a monumental year for women and reproductive rights.
Holding the Line: Challenges to Reproductive Rights in 2016
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Affordable Care Act (ACA), EACH Woman Act, Reproductive Rights, The Women's Health Activist Newsletter, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole Deep Dive ArticlesMake no mistake — 2016 will be a monumental year for women and reproductive rights. From grassroots mobilization efforts to remove the harmful Hyde Amendment, to the increasingly contentious presidential election in November, a new era of reproductive rights and...
Stand in Solidarity with Planned Parenthood
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Health Care Access, Planned Parenthood Policy UpdatesWhen tragedy strikes it creates a ripple effect within our communities. Acts of violence are never acceptable or excusable no matter the motivation behind them. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who have been impacted...
National Women’s Health Network Condemns Violence Against Planned Parenthood Health Center in Colorado Springs
By: Christina Cherel ,Abortion, Planned Parenthood Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Cherel at [email protected] or 202.682.2640, ext 224
The Political is Personal: The Impact of the 20-Week Abortion Ban
By: Zoe Kusintiz ,Abortion, Abortion Restrictions, The Women's Health Activist Newsletter Deep Dive ArticlesMy first job out of college was as a clinical assistant at an abortion clinic. Although not a topic I drop into casual conversation, it is something about which I am fiercely proud. “The personal is political” is a hallmark...
Proud to be Bold and Ensure Abortion Coverage for All* Women
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Coverage, All Above All, EACH Woman Act Policy UpdatesToday, we are proud to be featured on the 100 Days of Coverage campaign.
Hyde at 39… Why Aren’t We Celebrating?
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Restrictions, EACH Woman Act, Hyde Amendment Policy UpdatesAnniversaries are usually quite a happy occasion, often celebrated with parties or gift giving or gatherings with friends. However, the anniversary occurring today on September 30th is not one to be celebrated but, rather, an anniversary in which we are reminded...
Wishing Mifepristone a Happy 15th Anniversary!
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Pill, FDA Advocacy, Medication Abortion, Mifepristone Policy UpdatesAt the Network, we love having a reason to celebrate - and what better reason than a birthday! Today marks the 15th anniversary of the U.S. approval of mifepristone - a day that deserves to be lifted up and celebrated.
Help Stop 40 Years of Discrimination
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Coverage, EACH Woman Act, Hyde Amendment Policy UpdatesIn July, I joined more than 70 members of Congress and women’s health allies to celebrate the introduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act. This visionary bill would repeal the Hyde Amendment and...
We #StandWithWomen #4EACHof Us
By: Cindy Pearson ,Abortion, EACH Woman Act, Planned Parenthood, The Women's Health Activist Newsletter Deep Dive Articles,Policy UpdatesOnce again, Planned Parenthood is under attack. This time, opponents of abortion have released a series of videos, which they falsely claim prove that Planned Parenthood clinics sell fetal tissue. Their claims are false – and easy to disprove at...