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The Politics of the Body

The following is a post from Megan Jones, an undergraduate from Temple University who is interning at Philadelphia Women’s Center Since starting my internship at Philadelphia Women’s Center three weeks ago, I’ve learned a lot about abortion; the procedure itself, what to expect afterwards, and how

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Keep Politicians Out of the Exam Room

Throughout her pregnancy, a woman must be able to make her own decisions with the advice of the health care professional she trusts – without interference from politicians. Yet politicians in Pennsylvania are doing just that – and last Tuesday they passed HB 1948, which bans

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Action Needed to Oppose PA Abortion Ban

On Monday April 11, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will vote on House Bill 1948, which is another piece of anti-abortion legislation fast-tracked for passage without a public hearing by politicians deliberately intent on further limiting access to needed abortion care in Pennsylvania. Components of

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National Abortion Access Bowl-A-Thon

The Women’s Centers is proud to have two teams participating in this year’s National Abortion Access Bowl-A-Thon to help raise funds for the NJ Abortion Access Fund.  We bowl on Saturday April 2 and both teams are less than $500 away from meeting our goals!

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Proud to be a part of an historical rally for abortion access

On Wednesday March 2, The Women’s Centers bused down to Washington, DC to join our sisters, brothers, friends and colleagues in the Reproductive Justice movement to rally outside the Supreme Court. While our beloved colleagues at Whole Woman’s Health and the Center for Reproductive Rights

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Supreme Court Rally to Protect Abortion Access

On March 2, join us for a historic rally at the U.S. Supreme Court as the Justices hear arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, a critical case about abortion access that will affect generations to come. For decades, the Supreme Court has affirmed that

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Invitation to Join #FrancisLovesMeToo Campaign

We want you to help us welcome the Pope and join in celebrating his messages of inclusion, mercy and economic justice … and call for changes in Pennsylvania. Please join us in reminding Pope Francis and the attendees of the World Meeting of Families that

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