We've Had Enough
 
By Katherine

The Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project 
is relaunching the timeless and timely documentary, Motherless: a legacy of loss from illegal abortion. This 27-minute documentary film by Janet Goldwater and Barbara Attie depicts the experiences of four children who lost their mothers to unsafe and illegal abortion before Roe v. Wade. Exactly 20 years after the film’s creation, the relaunch seeks to remind us of the relevance that the issues raised in Motherless continue to have in today’s political climate.

Join the Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project along with the filmmakers for our Watch Motherless Party at the Philadelphia Art Alliance on Tuesday, November 13th where we will screen the film will discuss the role the film plays in the current political climate surrounding reproductive rights and justice.

Motherless’ impact depends on people watching the film and starting a dialogue. You can help spread the message of Motherless by sharing the film’s website on your personal Facebook page and Twitter profile tonight! We invite supporters to make their voices heard on issues related to reproductive health. Visit us on Twitter @watchmotherless, our Watch Motherless website, or on Facebook  for more details about how to participate.

Hosting your own house party with 10 or 20 of your closest friends or classmates is another great way to take action and empower those around you to get involved in this issue. See instructions for hosting a house party on the website
 
 
By Jane

Sunday, January 22nd marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made it legal for a woman to choose an abortion. Yet, despite the fact that abortion is a legal and safe medical procedure, and has been for the better part of four decades, there still exists those people who seek to undermine that legal right.

In Pennsylvania and across the country, 2011 brought an unprecedented number of attacks on access to abortion care.  Abortion access has never been more fragile than it is now. Lawmakers have made it their priority to limit access to abortion services, and we need to make sure they know that we’re watching and we’ve had enough.

Help us commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, while also sending the message to our legislators and communities that abortion in Pennsylvania needs to stay safe and legal. Join us in Philadelphia from 12-1p at Broad & Walnut Streets for a Roe v. Wade celebration visibility event!  Not in Philadelphia?  Check out the other events around the state to find one near you or organize your own using our handy toolkit!  Also, for those who can't attend but still want to participate stay tuned for info on how to participate in online activities that day. 
See you on the 20th.