2008 Woodie Awards
"I think that it is all about raising awareness," FMLA President Joy Welan said. "Just opening up that discussion is important as well as publicizing the march."
Last year, President George W. Bush signed legislation banning all partial-birth, or late-term abortions. Last Friday, the president appointed Charles Pickering, an anti-abortion activist, to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Pro-choice activists said they are afraid that this could be Roe v. Wade's last anniversary if Americans re-elect Bush.
"I'm most worried about the overturn of Roe," said Evelyn Becker, deputy communications director of NARAL Pro Choice America. "We are certainly doing everything in our power to preserve the right to choose."
Becker said if any Supreme Court justices retire, Bush will appoint anti-abortion replacements. She said one to three justices could retire in the near future, furthering the potential to overturn or alter the ruling.
Following Tuesday's discussion, Olga Vives, action vice president of the National Organization for Women, encouraged audience members to rally for reproductive rights.
"It is about time that we put an end to this discussion because it is a fundamental right for women to be able to plan their families," she said. "The government has no role in this decision."
-Elizabeth Chernow contributed to this report.
Last year, President George W. Bush signed legislation banning all partial-birth, or late-term abortions. Last Friday, the president appointed Charles Pickering, an anti-abortion activist, to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Pro-choice activists said they are afraid that this could be Roe v. Wade's last anniversary if Americans re-elect Bush.
"I'm most worried about the overturn of Roe," said Evelyn Becker, deputy communications director of NARAL Pro Choice America. "We are certainly doing everything in our power to preserve the right to choose."
Becker said if any Supreme Court justices retire, Bush will appoint anti-abortion replacements. She said one to three justices could retire in the near future, furthering the potential to overturn or alter the ruling.
Following Tuesday's discussion, Olga Vives, action vice president of the National Organization for Women, encouraged audience members to rally for reproductive rights.
"It is about time that we put an end to this discussion because it is a fundamental right for women to be able to plan their families," she said. "The government has no role in this decision."
-Elizabeth Chernow contributed to this report.
