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Dangerous Poison Inducing Abortions
Taking drugs as a means of inducing abortion was commercialized and became a trend. Many women were killed by the poisons used. There was a spike in entrepreneurs who openly sold and advertised abortifacients. -
First Statutory Abortion Regulation
This protected women from abortion induced through poisons or dangerous drugs. -
National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws
This association was formed by Betty Friedan. She also helped to organize the First National Conference on Abortion Laws: Modification or Repeal." Thousands of women gathered to debate and discuss. There was a unanimous vote that a modification needed to occur and they organized, planned and protested for it. -
Roe v. Wade
This case challenged a Texas law that prohibited all but lifesaving abortions. The supreme court ruled that the state did not have the power to interfere with abortion decisions. -
Teenage Pregnancy
According to a study done by Zero Population Growth, teenage pregnancy in 1877 was a major problem. There were barriers to teenagers receiving contraception without parental approval. -
Carey v. Population Services International
This case decided whether anyone other than a licensed pharmacist can distribute non prescription contraceptives to 16 year olds and above. The court ruled that it was unconstitutional to prohibit minors as well as vendors. -
Anti-Abortion Extremists
In the early 1990s, anti-abortion extremist began to escalate to arson, bombings, blockading clinics, and even murder. In 1993 Rachelle Shannon from rural Oregon shot Dr. Tiller in both arms. He was one of the few doctors in America that performed abortions late in pregnancy. -
Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act
This act forbids any use of force or threat of force preventing someone from providing or receiving abortions. -
Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt
The Supreme Court rules that Texas cannot restrict abortion services that create an undue burden for women seeking abortions. -
Planned Parenthood & Hilary Clinton
At an even hosted by Planned Parenthood and various other reproductive rights groups, Hilary Clinton spoke up against the economic and social barriers that prevent women from obtaining abortions.
