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40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade: It’s Here for Good

July 17, 2013 min read

By Jacqueline Murphy

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, when the Supreme Court ruled a woman had a right to make her own personal medical decisions, without interference from politicians. 40 years later Americans are still standing by this decision.  A new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows 7 in 10 Americans believe Roe v. Wade should remain the law of the land, and a woman should have a right to a safe and legal abortion.

But even in spite of the overwhelming public support, plenty of politicians are fighting to take that right away. That’s why on this 40th anniversary, those of us who trust women, who value their health and rights, have something to tell them: Roe is here for good.

Watch the video below and make sure to check out Roe is Here for Good.

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