National Abortion Federation
A "Cure-All" For Rape? Concerned Women For America Not Very Concerned About Women At All
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
December 1, 2011 - 9:03am (Print)
In an outrageous demonstration of just how little they know about sexual violence and rape, Concerned Women for America sent Senators a letter asserting raped servicewomen should not be offered abortion care as a "cure-all." Saying abortion is a "cure-all" for rape is like saying a band aid is a cure-all for cancer. Tell CWA that there is no "cure-all" for rape and send them a band aid.
Terrorizing Abortion Providers: The “Other Abortion War” Quietly Continues
by Carole Joffe, University of California
April 5, 2011 - 7:54pm (Print)
This war on providers has been going on so long it has become essentially “the new normal,” with significant public attention only when a provider is murdered.
Quality Abortion Care is the Norm, Despite Recent Headlines
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
January 21, 2011 - 2:22pm (Print)
The arrest on murder charges of a doctor who provided abortions is horrific but the case is an outlier and not typical of the high-quality abortion care provided by NAF members.
Doctor Who Performed Illegal Abortions Indicted for Murder
by Amie Newman
January 19, 2011 - 8:30pm (Print)
A doctor who performed late abortions mostly on poor and immigrant women is facing eight counts of murder. How does stigma and fear around abortion contribute to such a deadly scenario?
Have You Thanked an Abortion Provider Today?
by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check
March 15, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)
March 10th was "National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers," a day to remember the people who make the right to choose "real." But we need to be mindful every day of what providers do and what they sacrifice.
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