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Monday, January 21, 2008
‘Freedom of Choice Act’ Rally Tuesday at Roundhouse
From NARAL Pro-Choice New Mexico:
on 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Legislation Introduced Would Repeal
1969 Criminal Abortion Ban
Who: New Mexico Coalition for Choice
What: Rally in support of HB 244, The Freedom of Choice Act
Where: East Concourse, The Roundhouse (outside)
When: Noon, Tuesday, January 22, 2008
More than 200 pro-choice activists from around the state are expected to join the New Mexico Coalition for Choice at noon on Tuesday, January 22, for a rally commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and supporting HB 244, The Freedom of Choice Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Gail Chasey and Rep. Mimi Stewart to repeal an existing 1969 criminal abortion ban and to codify the protections of Roe in New Mexico law.
Speakers include the Rev. Stephen Furrer, Unitarian Universalist Congregation Santa Fe; Heather Brewer, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice New Mexico; pro-choice legislators; and women telling their stories.
January 21, 2008 at 11:39 PM in Civil Liberties, Healthcare, NM Legislature 2008, Women's Issues | Permalink
Comments
Just another reason I love my state Rep. (Chasey)
Posted by: Don S | Jan 22, 2008 7:47:49 PM
