Virginia Could Elect Governor Who Opposed Birth Control?!
Published September 02, 2009 @ 07:53AM PT
Happy September! As we step into fall, we're looking to the political battles that are heating up. First, though, we want to take a moment to remember Senator Kennedy. Former NARAL Pro-Choice America President Kate Michelman reminisced about the late senator's work for women.
We must also continue to remember Dr. George Tiller, who was murdered at the end of May, and the chilling effect his death has had on abortion providers. The Washington Post explains the effect that his death has had on medical students,and the shortage of medical students who are learning to provide abortion care.
Dr. Leroy Carhart is not giving up, though, and continues his vital work in Nebraska even though opponents like Operation Rescue are targeting his practice. NARAL Pro-Choice America hosted a virtual rally to support him on Friday, and supporters around the country showed how much they "Trust Women." Thank you if you got involved! Check out our pictures and send in your own.
The gubernatorial election in Virginia is hot! The Washington Post reported that Republican candidate Bob McDonnell wrote in his master's thesis, among other things, that the Supreme Court ruling that made birth control legal for use by unmarried couples was "illogical." (Yes, birth control actually used to be illegal for single women!) As you can imagine, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia has been very busy - check out their letter showing Virginians that McDonnell has a long, consistent anti-choice record , making the case that he "has gone on record stating his belief that abortion should not be legal, even in cases of rape and incest, and he has made a career of confusing political ideology with medical need." Check out NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia's website, www.naralva.org, for more information on the race and on pro-choice candidate Creigh Deeds.
Finally, we can't forget about health-care reform, which will be getting even more attention as Congress comes back in session. Organizing for America is coordinating events around the country titled "Health Care Reform Now: Let's get it done!" See if there's one near you! We'll keep you updated as Congress takes up this issue again!
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