Abortion History - Prochoice Perspective
Links to resources on the history of abortion, especially from a pro-choice perspective.
Abortion in American History
Katha Pollitt's summary and analysis of the legalization of abortion, calling it a "public health triumph." From the Atlantic Monthly, 1997.
Katha Pollitt's summary and analysis of the legalization of abortion, calling it a "public health triumph." From the Atlantic Monthly, 1997.
The Right of Abortion
Harriet Pilpel's 1969 call for liberalizing abortion laws, specifically as a means of controlling population and voluntarily spacing children.
Harriet Pilpel's 1969 call for liberalizing abortion laws, specifically as a means of controlling population and voluntarily spacing children.
Vacuum Aspiration Abortion
In the 1970s, disseminating information on how to perform abortions was risky, illegal and a way to protest legal limits on abortion.
In the 1970s, disseminating information on how to perform abortions was risky, illegal and a way to protest legal limits on abortion.
Christian Ethical Perspective
John Swomley roots his pro-choice position in a Biblical Christian perspective.
John Swomley roots his pro-choice position in a Biblical Christian perspective.