Michigan Emergency Committee Against War & Injustice

Detroit Action Network for Reproductive Rights
DANFORR
phone : (313) 837-2369 email: danforr@sbcglobal.net

Ginsburg's dissent may yet prevail

PETITION
To the U.S. Congress: REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT

Passed by Congress in 1977, the Hyde Amendment prevents federal funding for abortion except in cases of rape, incest and life endangerment. For 30 years, low-income women on Medicaid have been unjustly denied support for a fundamental part of women’s reproductive health care – the right to choose and obtain an abortion. Poor women and working women are especially deeply affected by the funding restrictions, because a disproportionate number of these women receive low wages or are unemployed and lack health insurance, as well as face high numbers of unintended pregnancies. We must ensure that all women, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to safe and affordable abortions as part of overall reproductive health care. The undersigned strongly urge you to repeal the Hyde Amendment because 30 years is enough!

printable version of petition online petition

Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Edgar Keemer

Email campaign: Oppose "abstinence-only" anti-abortion reactionary's appointment

South Dakota mass campaign leads to defeat of anti-choice bill
South Dakota voters reject abortion ban

Volunteer Escorts Needed - Saturday Mornings
Eastland Women's Clinic, 15921 E. Eight Mile, Eastpointe
(between Graiot and Kelly, on the north side of Eight Mile)
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Women activists organize for reproductive rights

Vicki Randle, an African American woman, defends choice and discusses the special issues and concerns in the African American community around abortion. She describes the situation that led to having an abortion and the personal cost. Randle is a musician/singer.
Thousands of women , including Tonight Show musician Vicki Randle, signed a petition in a recent issue of Ms. Magazine declaring they had an abortion. Farai Chideya talks with Randle about her reasons for signing the declaration. It is a moving interview and well worth hearing.

Thousands of women signed a petition in Ms. Magazine declaring they had an abortion. Public Stands on Personal Abortion Choices

On Saturday, May 6, 2006, a diverse grouping of Detroit area pro-choice activists came together to launch the Detroit Action Network For Reproductive Rights (DANFORR), a coalition of individuals and groups committed to carrying out a struggle-oriented approach to defending and expanding women’s reproductive rights nationally and here in Michigan.
Initial action proposals include more