![]() Other above-ground services were organized over the years, like the National Network of Abortion Funds founded in 1993, and women-of-color-led organizations that focused on reproductive rights racial justice cultural, and community, survival and a whole-life approach to reproductive freedom, as detailed in the 2004 book, Undivided Rights. Some members of Jane went on to open Feminist Women’s Health Clinics. Wade was handed down by the Supreme Court in January 22, 1973, and with the legalization of abortion, Jane folded, despite fears that the ruling did not sufficiently place women’s health in the hands of women themselves. ![]() It is estimated that they helped more than 11,000 women get abortions. They were able to lower costs, and provide compassionate care for the women who saw them. In 1971, the Janes learned to do the abortions themselves. ![]() I remained blindfolded for the whole abortion.” I was taken to what seemed like a motel room. A Jane picked me up in a car and blindfolded me. ![]() ![]() It takes a huge leap of faith to trust that you can get a medical procedure outside a medical office. “I had to stand on a corner, wearing a red sweater so they’d know who I was. ![]()
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