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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 - 8:03am (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.
Standing Up for Servicewomen: Rape Survivors Deserve Access to Abortion Care
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
November 28, 2011 - 1:27pm (Print)
Servicewomen rely on the military for their health care, but under current policy they are left to fend for themselves if they become pregnant after being raped.
"Protect Life Act" Does Not Protect Women's Lives
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
February 11, 2011 - 3:12pm (Print)
Republican supporters of this bill and their witnesses repeatedly asserted in the hearing that abortion is never necessary to save a woman’s life. That is simply not true.
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.
Quality Abortion Care is the Norm, Despite Recent Headlines
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
January 21, 2011 - 1:22pm (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.
Don't Judge All Abortion Providers Based on the Case of Steven Brigham
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
September 14, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)
A Brief History of the 'Health Exception'
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
July 8, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)
Targeting the Vulnerable: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Deceive
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
April 1, 2008 - 8:58am (Print)
It's April Fool's Day and the National Abortion Federation is urging activists to take action to "stop deceptive advertising practices" by Crisis Pregnancy Centers. Read on to see what you can do to help!
Observing Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
March 10, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)
Unlike other health care professionals, abortion providers face unique challenges, which often include harassment, intimidation, vandalism, and in some cases violence. Today, we pause and honor the men and women who put their lives at risk to make reproductive choice a reality.
20 Years of Legal Abortion in Canada
by Vicki Saporta, National Abortion Federation
February 1, 2008 - 8:42am (Print)
This week marks the twentieth anniversary of R v. Morgentaler, the Supreme Court's ruling that decriminalized abortion in Canada. But some challenges to access remain.
