A Frontline Report on Pro-Lifers in Atlanta

By Loretta Ross, National Coordinator, SisterSong

July 24, 2010

Competing photos and accounts of the so-called Pro-Life Freedom Ride arriving here in Atlanta today will probably abound over the next several days, but here's a fresh report from the frontlines written about an hour after the events were over. (more)

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We Won in GA! SB 529 Dies

SB 529, the "OB/GYN Criminalization and Racial Discrimination Act," died in the Rules Committee of the House on the last day of Georgia's legislative session. We won in Georgia, but this may be coming to your state next. (more)

"The black community is the frequent testing ground for bad legislation and restrictive medical policies. But this time, according to sponsors and anti-abortionists, its purpose is to stop discrimination – before birth ... Anti-abortion activists and legislators in the Georgia General Assembly yesterday (March 29th, 2010) passed Senate Bill 529, the OBGYN Criminalization & Racial Discrimination Act." (click here for Heidi Williamson's RH Reality Check Blog and video featuring Loretta Ross)

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Job Opportunities

Development Coordinator

Full Time position available immediately. Compensation: $40,000 annually. Employer paid medical, dental and vision benefits. Participation in SIMPLE IRA after one year of employment. Preferred start date: August 1, 2010 (more)

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SisterSong's Reproductive Justice Funders' Briefing Report

Read this important report from first national meeting for funders to discuss reproductive health and sexual rights issues from the perspectives of women of color.
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Reproductive Justice Briefing Book

Read articles from SisterSong, the Pro-Choice Public Education Project, Causes in Common, and more!
CLICK HERE!

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 Mapping Our Rights Website

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