Today marks the second anniversary of the murder of Wichita, Ks., abortion provider Dr. George Tiller by anti-abortion extremist Scott Roeder. Dr. Tiller was one of only a few doctors […]
Tag: Dr. George Tiller
Dr. George Tiller was an abortion care provider in Wichita, Kan., and was murdered in 2009 by anti-abortion extremist Scott Roeder after decades of growing harassment and attacks. Tiller’s commitment to abortion healthcare was well-needed, but his murder continues to serve as a reminder of anti-abortion violence toward pregnant people, clinics and providers.
Don’t Ms.: WisCon, LGBT Bowling, Slutwalks Galore and More
Los Angeles: The Alliance for Women in Media is holding its annual event honoring the most realistic and faceted portrayals of women in the media. This year’s “Gracie” winners include […]
Ms. Wins Award for Investigation of Anti-Abortion Extremists!
OK, so it hasn’t made the national press, but the headline for Ms. magazine today is that we won a Maggie Award for Best Feature Article/Consumer from the Western Publishing […]
Operation Rescue Targets Maryland Clinic
Anti-abortion groups Operation Rescue of Wichita, KS, and the Maryland Coalition for Life have leased an office space directly across a parking lot from an abortion clinic in Germantown, MD, […]
Honor an Abortion Provider Today–and Every Day
Dr. David Gunn: Murdered on March 10, 1993. Dr. Barnett Slepian: Murdered on October 23, 1998. Dr. George Tiller: Murdered on May 31, 2009. These are just three of the […]
Dr. Tiller’s Persecutor Faces Ethics Charges
Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline is under investigation for ethics violations stemming from his politically driven inquisition of Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas abortion provider and doctor who was […]
Remember Roe v. Wade–and Stop the Violence
We mark the 38th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision tomorrow, and celebrate how it affirmed that women should have power over their own bodies–but we are also alarmed […]