Feminists Will Mobilize Nationwide for Abortion Rights on Roe v. Wade’s Anniversary

[niyad]

Feminists Will Mobilize Nationwide for Abortion Rights on Roe v. Wade’s Anniversary


Feminists are taking action on January 22 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Roe v Wade - the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide.




In our nation’s capital, activists are fighting against the 20-week abortion ban, which will be voted on in the House on January 22, the anniversary of Roe v Wade. The proposed ban would directly violate Roe v Wade, which protects a woman’s right to a legal abortion. A similar 20-week abortion ban in Arizona was already found unconstitutional by the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Supreme Court last year declined review of the appeals court decision

“It is outrageous that in their first few days back on the job, and on the anniversary of Roe v Wade, the House plans to vote on this unconstitutional abortion ban that flies in the face of Roe,” said Eleanor Smeal, President of the Feminist Majority Foundation. “A majority of Americans support legal abortion, and Roe saves women’s lives. We cannot and will not go back.” The Feminist Majority Foundation, the National Organization for Women, DC NOW, and other allies, will join together at the US Supreme Court on Thursday, January 22nd from 1-3pm, to demonstrate support for Roe.

Activists are also taking to their state legislatures to counter attacks on women’s reproductive rights. For example, in Virginia, the Pro-Choice Coalition is hosting a Day of Action, which includes lobbying efforts in Richmond to advance legislation protecting access to birth control and to repeal Virginia’s mandatory ultrasound law.

In Tennessee, activists are fighting back against recently passed Amendment 1, which takes away privacy rights to abortion from women in the state, and enables lawmakers to enact further restrictions on abortion access. The Feminist Majority Foundation recently launched a petition calling on Tennessee legislators to exercise restraint and ensure that Tennessee women have comprehensive access to modern healthcare free from harassment and undue burden.

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http://feminist.org/blog/index.php/2015/01/15/feminists-will-mobilize-nationwide-for-abortion-rights-on-roe-v-wades-anniversary/

[vi5]

1. And how many of our Dem leaders will participate?

How many of them will stand with protecting women's rights, and loudly proclaiming themselves pro-choice? Or will they just send "notes of support" or something lame, and then come with hands out to these same groups when it's time to run for re-election?

[niyad]

2. it will be very instructive to see exactly which politicos are out there with these women.

[SamKnause]

3. Keep up the fight ladies !!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe this battle has to be fought again.

It truly is disheartening.

I fear for the women in this country.

[niyad]

4. it is not being fought again, it is still. women's reproductive rights have been under

continuous assault since way before roe, and it is only getting worse.

[SunSeeker]

5. Yes! Offense is the best defense. nt

[niyad]

6. . . .

[wavesofeuphoria]

7. Body autonomy is a right of all humans. ALL.

[niyad]

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[niyad]

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