Reproductive Rights

We Can’t Rely on the Senate Democrats to Save Roe

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Many voters who believe in abortion rights plan to vote for President Bush in November. They have a variety of reasons, but lurking not far beneath the surface is the belief that the President won’t appoint a Justice to the Supreme Court who will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, or, if he did, the Senate Democrats would not permit it and would filibuster the nomination as they have done for several of Bush’s more radical appointees–Judge Pickering being one example.
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The Launch of Beyond Choice

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My book, Beyond Choice, was officially launched at the Lenox Hill Bookstore on Monday evening Feb 2, 2004. The store was packed with over 100 friends and colleagues, and the store practically sold out of books. I spoke for about ten minutes about what caused me to write the book. I thank everyone who came and bought books. My wife Jeannette thanks you too, since it’s her bookstore!
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On the Road in Phoenix

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On Friday Jan 23, 2004, I spoke at the 31st anniversary celebration of Roe v. Wade given by the Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona. The lunch at the Hilton at Squaw Peak had 600 in attendance and people were being turned away. Governor Napolitano appeared and gave the best speech I have ever heard by a politician–it lasted less than 30 seconds! I’ll vote for her anytime!
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