On March 10, 1993, an anti-choice extremist murdered Dr. David Gunn outside of his workplace. In honor of him, Dr. George Tiller, and the others who lost their lives because they performed abortions, we pay tribute to abortion providers today, on the National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers. The National Abortion Federation is collecting names and messages in support for those who dedicate their lives to providing women with safe abortion care. You can leave a message at the NAF website.
87% of counties in the U.S. lack an abortion provider. Legal abortion means nothing without access. Thank you to the health professionals who go out of their way to bring safe abortion care to areas without providers. Thank you for risking harassment–and worse–every day in order to give women access to their right to choose.
Thanks for posting this Sarah. I would not have known.
Sarah, you are spot on. Rights without the ability to exercise them are just words, and cruel ones at that.
Thank you, providers everywhere. You are among the best friends women have.
Thank you, abortion providers everywhere; thank you clinic workers and volunteers; thank you advocates at all levels of society and government who fight for women’s reproductive rights.
Thanks for the post. I was happy to be able to send a positive message
A heartfelt thanks to all abortion providers and to everyone who works for reproductive justice. Our lives depend on you!
Thank you. For everything and from anyone who has ever had the hard time making the choice…thank you.
[...] to submit a photo of yourself and your friends holding a sign in support of the cause. (Thanks to Pursuit of Harpyness for making me aware of this in the first place!) I went to the site and added my name to the list [...]