News/Blog
News and blog commentary by the Abortion Care Network.
Anti's Get State to Harass Providers
The Abortion Care Network has observed that anti-abortion extremists are finding ways to get the state, in this case, Texas, to harass abortion clinics, in this case Whole Woman's Health. Written by Peg Johnston.
Komen Foundation & Abortion Flap
A letter to the editor of Toledo Blade from ACN member Jeannie Ludlow, PhD in response to Catholic Bishop Blair's attack on the Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness and their statement allying themselves with the Catholic Church.
Abortion In Translation
The Abortion Care Network is making 10 videos available on its website for women whose language is other than English. Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Lao/Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Serbo-Croatian, and Haitian Creole.
Outrage over Plan B Denial
Statement by ACN Director Charlotte Taft protesting HHS Sebelius' decision to deny Plan B as an over the counter drug for women of all ages.
This is Whole Woman's Health
A response by ACN member Amy Hagstrom Miller, CEO of Whole Woman's Health, to attacks by Operation Rescue causing repeated inspections by the State of Texas.
Had Enough? PA Women Have!
A report from ACN Members in Pennsylvania about the rally in Harrisburg PA protesting proposed legislation S732 and S3 that would make access to abortion all but impossible in Pennsylvania.
Forty Days and Forty Nights
An essay by Abortion Care Network member Jeannie Ludlow, PhD about the anti abortion campaign called "40 Days of Life." The theme of Lent, a time of introspection, she believes is more appropriate to the reality of the women inside the clinic rather than those protesting outside the clinic.
Statement on the Arrest of Dr. Gosnell
ACN Director Charlotte Taft comments on the Jan. 19th arrest of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, an abortion provider in Philadelphia PA.
ACN Statement on Medical Waste
The Abortion Care Network's statement on medical waste management issues.
The Morality of Abortion
ACN Member Marcy Bloom writes about the current political situation and the morality of abortion, affirming that women are good moral decision-makers, despite attempts to stigmatize those who choose abortion.
'Personhood' Defeated in Mississippi
ACN Director Charlotte Taft on the Nov 8, 2011 defeat of referendum 26 on 'personhood' of a fertilized egg. The amendment could have banned not only abortion but also in vitro fertilization.
Take Your Foot off my Neck
ACN Director expresses outrage at the onslaught on women from legislators all over the country
Institute of Medicine Recommends Birth Control Coverage
ACN Director Charlotte Taft has written a statement endorsing the Institute of Medicine's recommendations about preventive health and women's health, including birth control, cancer surveillance, STI testing, and domestic violence prevention.
Trust Women Virtual March
ACN is a co-sponsor of the Trust Women Virtual March Jan 20-27, 2012 along with MoveOn.org and many other groups. As abortion providers we have trusted women to make the best decision possible for their lives.
12th & Delaware
A new HBO movie to be broadcast August 2nd at 8 pm prompts ACN director to write about Crisis Pregnancy Centers.
Abortion Activists Target Men
ACN members Rev. Rebecca Turner of Faith Aloud and Claire Keyes, Director Emeritus of Allegheny Reproductive Health are extensively quoted in the article in the Riverfront Time by Kase Wickman on how the anti-abortion and pro choice activists are targeting men.
Abortion Provider Speaks Out at UN
Renee Chelian, founder of Northland Family Planning in Detroit MI and founding member of the Abortion Care Network, has been selected by ACN allies at the Center for Reproductive Rights to speak about the human rights of women and providers of abortion services in Geneva Switzerland before the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights.
ACN Opposes Stupak-Pitts
The Stupak-Pitts amendment to the healthcare bill would restrict payment for abortion for all insurance, not just the public option. Statement by ACN Director Charlotte Taft.
The Provider Blog & ACN News
News and blogs from the Abortion Care Network, written by Charlotte Taft and members of our network of independent providers and allies. Registered members may leave comments on posts.
Break it Down: Stigmatization
A post from Preterm in Cleveland, a member of the Abortion Care Network about abortion stigma.
Growing Up in an Abortion Clinic
Link to an article by the daughter of an Abortion Care Network member who went from terrified child to proud law student, committed to reproductive justice.
Pro-Abortion...with a Heart
An essay from ACN Member Jeannie Ludlow, PhD about the MTV abortion segment of "16 and Pregnant."
Provider at UN -2nd Post
This is another post by Abortion Care Network member Renee Chelian who is offering testimony to the UN Commission on Human Rights in Geneva Switzerland the week of 11-1 through 5, 2010.
Riding a Tiger
A speech by Dr. William Harrison to the Medical Students for Choice about being an abortion provider and challenging anti abortion forces at every turn.
Right to Lie: Anti Choice Hoax
A blog post on the anti choice movement by Charlotte Taft, director of the Abortion Care Network on RH Reality. The article is a tribute to Dr. William Harrison of Fayetteville AK.
Secrecy and Stigma: The Roots of Substandard Abortion Care
An editorial on RH Reality Blog by Charlotte Taft, ACN Director
Silencing 50 million Women
An editorial by Charlotte Taft, of the Abortion Care Network, on the coordinated campaign by the anti abortion forces to silence the 50 million women who have had an abortion.
Speech to UN on Human Rights Abuses
Renee Chelian represented abortion providers in testimony to the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Abuse in Switzerland in November 2010. Renee is the owner of Northland Family Planning Centers in the Detroit area and a founding member of the Abortion Care Network.
Thank you, Buffett Foundation
An article in the New York Times Magazine, July 18, 2010, revealed that the Susan Buffett Foundation has been funding research and training for doctors anonymously. Finally, we can thank them publicly.
The Audacity of Goodness
An editorial by ACN Director Charlotte Taft about the video "Good Women Choose Abortion" and the anti abortion reaction.
The power of names: 12th & Delaware review
Charlotte Taft of the Abortion Care Network discusses the importance of language and naming things in respect to the fake clinics, or "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" featured in the HBO Movie "12th and Delaware"
Abortion Care Network Condemns Pennsylvania Law
ACN Director Charlotte Taft comments on Pennsylvania law requiring abortion clinics to comply with Ambulatory Surgery Center regs.
Beyond 39 Years of Roe
An editorial by Rebecca Willman of ACN member Summit Center in Connecticut on the 39th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in 1973.
Our 39th Birthday
ACN Board member Dallas Schubert writes on the meaning of the 39th anniversary of Roe v Wade, especially, addressing people like her who have never known a time when abortion was not a right of women.
ACN Comments on Brigham Arrest
ACN Director Charlotte Taft comments on the 12/30/11 arrest of Seven Brigham, calling him a substandard provider whose actions are not in keeping with the safety record of providers in the Abortion Care Network.
The Abortion Care Network Honors ANSIRH, Peg Johnston and Shelley Oram
The Abortion Care Network Honors Peg Johnston with the David Gunn Lifetime Achievement Award, ANSIRH with the Abortion Conversation Project Vision Award, and Shelley Oram with the ACN Person of the Year Award.
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