Archive for the ‘Reproductive Justice’ Category

STATEMENT ON THE CONVICTION OFDR. GEORGE TILLER’S MURDERER

By Katie Buckland, CWLC News, Reproductive Justice, January 29th, 2010

“It is a great day for the American system of justice. The jury sent a clear message that we are a pro-choice nation. And by deliberating only 37 minutes, it is clear that they saw the defendant as the cold blooded murderer that he is.”

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An American hero

By Vicky Barker, CWLC News, Reproductive Justice, Women's Health, June 11th, 2009

It’s been 20 years since that one student stood in Tianamen square facing down tanks and the full military might of the Chinese government. All in the name of democracy. Today Dr. Leroy Carhart announced that he will take over for the murdered Dr. George Tiller and perform late term abortions in Kansas, undoubtedly saving women’s lives. He is also fighting for democracy. By standing up for the rule of law – not the barrel of a gun - Dr. Carhart is fighting the war on terror on American soil. Let’s not leave him standing here alone.

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Dr. George Tiller’s Clinic

By helenann, Reproductive Justice, Women's Health, June 9th, 2009

Today Dr. Tiller’s family announced that they were permanently closing the clinic he ran in Kansas that helped secure reproductive justice for untold number of women. It’s heartbreaking that his murderer seems to have achieved his goal. And it seems that the murderer’s “success” has barely received any coverage. Where is the outrage?

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Dr. George Tiller

By sarah, CWLC News, Reproductive Justice, Women's Health, June 1st, 2009

Yesterday, Dr. George Tiller was tragically assassinated at his church in Kansas. Like any murder, the hypocritical killing of Dr. Tiller was a betrayal of the democratic process and the rule of law.

Dr. Tiller was a great ally of women’s health. For decades, he provided abortions for women who needed them, including those facing devastating problems late in their pregnancies. Dr. Tiller was unwavering in his commitment to his practice through numerous threats, violent attacks, and litigation.

As we reflect on Dr. Tiller and his work, we are grateful for those doctors who are steadfast in their commitment to reproductive justice. Among these, is Dr. LeRoy Carhart, who has been an abortion provider in Nebraska for more than twenty years. CWLC awarded Dr. Carhart a Pursuit…

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