Advocates Prepare for 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with State House Meetings
Women's health activists met with their representatives and senators in a total of 46 meetings.
Below is an edited press release from Planned Parenthood: More than 220 women’s health advocates from across the state gathered at the State House on Monday, Jan. 14, one week before the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v Wade that made abortion legal in the United States. Advocates from across the state met with their legislators to lobby for pro-women’s health bills filed last week. Regarded as a celebration and kick-off to the new legislative session, the event began with a legislative breakfast and program featuring keynote speaker Dr. Paula Johnson. “The 40th anniversary of Roe v Wade is a time to celebrate and to renew our commitment to women’s health and reproductive choice,” said Johnson. “In the years since …
