On January 22, 2008, the Roe v. Wade decision turns 35 years old. Thanks to that decision, the women of my generation came of age knowing that safe abortion care would be available—at least for those of us who can afford the procedure, find a provider, reach a clinic, take the time off from work, find child care, get a parent’s or a court’s permission, and overcome any other practical obstacles that women frequently encounter when trying to obtain an abortion in the United States today.
The women of my generation also have grown up amidst a debate that equates reproductive rights solely with abortion rights and preventing unintended pregnancy.
Good Article on the Center for American Progress Blog about Roe V. Wade.
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and welcome Florida NOW state president Jessica Davis McCaffrey and Planned Parenthood of N. Central Florida CEO and other speakers at the steps of the Old Capitol (note new location) 5:30-6:30 pm Tuesday, January 22. We will have a candlelight vigil and a speak out about how the issue has affected us personally. After, we will adjourn to Andrews' Grill on Adams Street to discuss anti-choice bills in the upcoming legislative session.
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