
1969
NARAL is established.
The National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, NARAL, is established at the "First National Conference on Abortion Laws: Modification or Repeal" conference held in Chicago.
Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America
Reproductive Freedom For All, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, has helped lead the charge for over 50 years in the fight for abortion rights, access to birth control, parental leave policies, and pregnancy protections.
NARAL is established.
The National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws, NARAL, is established at the "First National Conference on Abortion Laws: Modification or Repeal" conference held in Chicago.
NARAL changes its name to the National Abortion Rights Action League.
The Supreme Court hands down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, recognizing the constitutional right to privacy encompasses the right to choose abortion.
The Hyde Amendment passes, barring federal funds from being used to pay for abortion except in case of rape or incest or to save the life of the woman.
NARAL launches a massive mailing campaign to Congress.
In response to Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a Supreme Court decision that scaled back the constitutional protections provided by Roe v. Wade, NARAL organizes the March for Women's Lives, drawing over 750,000 people to Washington, D.C.
After receiving the largest grant in its history, the NARAL Foundation launches Choice for America, a multi-year, marketing and mobilization campaign to revitalize the core principles and values underlying the reproductive freedom movement.
President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. The law is a critical advancement for reproductive health care which mandates that private insurers cover co-pay free birth control, well woman visits, mammograms, breast feeding support, and maternity care as an essential benefit. People can no longer be denied health insurance coverage because of pre-existing conditions like pregnancy nor can they be charged more for health insurance.
The Supreme Court upholds Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the constitutional right to abortion in the United States as we know it.
This decision activates millions around the country to fight back. NARAL launches the Fight Back for Freedom campaign to harness the momentum of this moment and hold anti-abortion lawmakers accountable.
NARAL launches its 2023 "Freedom for Everybody" organizing and mobilization program. This program builds on the momentum of the midterms, giving voters and supporters more ways to act on their values by training them to organize in their own communities.
NARAL changes its name to Reproductive Freedom for All as it continues its commitment to equitable access to reproductive health care.