Dr. Tiller
Anti-Choice Extremists Introduce New Intimidation Tactic
Rachel Maddow reports on a new abortion doctor database compiled by long-standing, anti- choice extremist group "Operation Rescue" and its implicit, terroristic threat of violence. Furthermore, all of the 2012 GOP candidates have expressed agreement with the "personhood" agenda, a position well to the right of most Americans.
Reaction: Panel Recommends Suspension of Former Kansas AG Phill Kline for Stalking Dr. Tiller
by Andy Kopsa
October 16, 2011 - 9:40pm (Print)
It is difficult to tell if we are witnessing the death throes or re-upping of the radical right-wing. The frenetic pace with which the states are instituting draconian abortion laws, defunding Planned Parenthood and bringing ultrasounds to Capitol Hill could be either. It is going to be up to the us in the pro-choice movement to decide.
Justice Served: Kansas Panel Recommends DA Phil Kline's License to Practice Be Suspended Indefinitely
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
October 14, 2011 - 6:49am (Print)
A professional ethics panel recommended Thursday that former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline--who incessantly harassed Dr. George Tiller--have his state law license suspended indefinitely over his conduct during criminal investigations of abortion providers.
Working with Dr. Tiller: His Staff Recalls a Tradition of Compassionate Care at Women’s Health Care Services of Wichita
by Carole Joffe, University of California
August 15, 2011 - 8:30pm (Print)
Dr. Tiller’s murder and the closing of his clinic brought renewed national attention to the problems facing women who need abortions late in pregnancy. While he was viciously attacked by anti-choicers, one of whom eventually killed him, he was beloved by his staff and his patients for compassionate care in extraordinary circumstances.
A Summer of Choice: What We Learned in Germantown
by Erin Matson, National Organization for Women
August 11, 2011 - 5:59pm (Print)
Operation Rescue prompted pro-choice advocates from around the country to get together and realize how strong we actually are, an invaluable realization at a time of unprecedented legislative attacks on a woman's fundamental right to control whether, when and how she might have children. What we need is to stand together more often, and in the streets.
From Wichita to Germantown: Standing with Dr. Carhart
by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas
July 20, 2011 - 9:42am (Print)
Operation Rescue now has its sights set on Germantown, Maryland. Germantown….say hi to your new neighbors. Speaking from experience I can say that ignoring them is not an effective strategy. The longer they can go about their work uninhibited the more successful they will become. We need to mobilize now.
Giving Thanks to Providers of Abortion Care
by Julie Burkhart, TrustWomenPAC
March 10, 2011 - 12:11pm (Print)
In light of the stigma, marginalization and demonization faced by abortion care providers, it is incumbent upon us women’s rights advocates to reflect on the positive impact their services bring to individual lives and society as a whole.
Remember Roe: Stop the Violence
by Katherine Spillar, Ms. Magazine
January 25, 2011 - 3:47pm (Print)
On this 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade we must unite to stem the violence compromising women's right to safe, legal abortion access.
Violent Rhetoric Has Consequences—Just Ask Abortion Providers
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
January 24, 2011 - 6:41pm (Print)
Unfortunately, discussion about violent rhetoric and its consequenses is not new to the abortion provider community. Since 1993, there have been eight murders and 17 attempted murders of physicians and clinic staff.
Top of the News: Afternoon Edition
by Amie Newman
November 10, 2010 - 6:40pm (Print)
Teen girls are facing discimination in athletics, a transgender inmate vows to continue lawsuit against the state, the Massachusetts House sees a growing number of anti-choice lawmakers and more in today's afternoon round-up!
