Abortion
We believe that women should have option to choose abortion. Today they can, thanks to the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. But even though access to abortion is legal, our right to it is far from safe. Anti-choice groups attack our right to choose at every opportunity.
Take Action
The Men Behind "Woman Up"
The very same men leading the War on Women want you to “woman up.” Sign our letter to show these anti-choice politicians what “Woman Up” means to you.
Help Stop the "Arrest Grandma" Act
Anti-choice House leaders want to make it illegal for trusted adults - like grandmothers and members of the clergy – to help a teen who chooses abortion. Help stop this cruel attack.
Featured Efforts
"October Baby"
If filmmakers want to make a movie with an ideological message, that is entirely their right. But American moviegoers also have the right to know whether their ticket dollars are going to fund organizations that mislead women. Learn More »
"Crisis Pregnancy Center" Campaign
CPCs mislead and manipulate women, especially women facing an unintended pregnancy. Learn More »
Stories
Mariah, 19
Shortly after turning 18 and in my final semester of high school, I found out I was pregnant by my boyfriend of two years.
Andrea, 42
In 2002 my life was saved by an emergency abortion and surgery at a city hospital in NYC. I was uninsured and bleeding to death from an ectopic pregnancy.
The Problem
Anti-choice people want to outlaw abortion, regardless of the woman's situation. They will stop at nothing to make it harder for women to access abortion. They even target the doctors who provide abortion care.
Anti-choice people use many of the following tactics to reach their goals:
- Violent tactics that intimidate doctors and patients
- Bans on safe abortion methods that protect women's health
- Restrictions on low-income women's access to abortion and other health care
- Dangerous laws that jeopardize young women's health and safety
- "Crisis pregnancy centers" that intentionally mislead women
- "Personhood" measures that would ban abortion
- Distortions of science to instill fear
- Restrictions on women's access to RU 486
- Refusal clauses that deny women basic health services
Our Solution
We will always have to fight to keep abortion safe and legal. This means defeating attacks in Congress and in the states.
We also believe in reducing the need for abortion. This means we support improving access to birth control and teaching young people comprehensive sex education.
Finally, we always are sure to separate anti-choice myths from facts.
News & Updates
End the War on Washington, D.C.'s Women
Anti-choice members of Congress are moving legislation that would undermine the ability of women in Washington, D.C. to make personal, private medical decisions with their doctors.
Nancy Keenan to Depart NARAL Pro-Choice America
Nancy Keenan, who became president of NARAL Pro-Choice America in December 2004, will continue her strong and successful leadership at the helm until the January 2013.
