Dr. George Tiller
The Burning of an Abortion Clinic on New Years Day and a Call to Action on Abortion Rights
January 5, 2012 - 8:35am (Print)
The burning of an abortion clinic in Pensacola, Florida on New Year's Day is an act of violence against women and a call to action. It's time to stand up.
It's Time to End the Stigma Against Abortion Providers
by Katrina Anderson, Center for Reproductive Rights
June 17, 2011 - 10:38am (Print)
It is time for the law to ensure that abortion providers don’t have to put their lives on the line to defend women’s rights to health, equality and reproductive autonomy.
We Each Must Strive to be "More Like George"
by Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
May 31, 2011 - 7:33am (Print)
Of course, you are all like George. You care for women regardless of the personal risks, the political climate, the increasing number of restrictions and regulations and pure harassment that you and your patients endure.
Man Arrested, Charged with Intent to Murder Abortion Providers in Wisconsin
by Brady Swenson, RH Reality Check
May 26, 2011 - 9:14pm (Print)
A man who drove to Madison, Wisconsin to kill an abortion doctor faces federal charges for intending to attack a Planned Parenthood office in Madison, Wisconsin and murder abortion providers.
The Lesser-Known Side of Dr. George Tiller: A Physician Colleague Speaks on the Second Anniversary of His Murder
by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
May 26, 2011 - 2:56pm (Print)
Dr. Susan Poppema, a close colleague of Dr. George Tiller's, reflects on what Dr. Tiller offered his patients and their families, something missing from the recent push for abortion restrictions in Congress and state legislatures.
George Tiller: Courage in the Face of Adversity
May 26, 2011 - 8:54am (Print)
I feel so lucky to work in a clinic where we can offer women respectful and safe services regardless of income or medical acuity.
Dr. Tiller’s Faith: The Work of the Faithful Will Endure
by Rev. Tomi Jacobs-Ziobro, Concerned Clergy for Choice
May 23, 2011 - 12:14pm (Print)
As a member of the clergy, I provide many hours of pastoral care to women and families in the congregations and communities where I minister. The clergy experience confirms that these women come to their decisions with a sense of responsibility for themselves, their families, their other children, and their goals in life.
Anti-Choice Groups Oppose Anti-Terrorism Legislation
by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check
May 22, 2011 - 9:09pm (Print)
The FACE Act exists simply to keep anti-choice extremists from using violence or other terrorist tactics against abortion clinics and patients. Anyone "pro-life" should oppose terrorism, so why are anti-choicers fighting FACE instead?
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George How We Miss You
May 19, 2011 - 2:41pm (Print)
Thoughts from the author written on the day Dr. George Tiller was shot are even more fitting today than ever.
What's The Matter With Wichita?
by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check
April 24, 2011 - 8:04pm (Print)
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