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Lilith: A Fund for Reproductive Equity envisions a society in which equal access to abortion is guaranteed for all women, regardless of economic situation. The Lilith Fund believes in reproductive equity. The right to choose an abortion is meaningless without access to abortion services. Restrictions ..ion access and funding are discriminatory because they especially burden low-income women. We oppose all efforts to restrict abortion rights and are committed to fighting for access to abortion for all women.

What Does The Lilith Fund Do?
The Lilith Fund assists Texas women in exercising their fundamental right to abortion by removing barriers to access. Lilith provides: Direct financial assistance and counseling to empower women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy Education and outreach within the community about reproductive rights
Why Does The Lilith Fund Exist?
The Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling made abortion legal for every woman in the United States. Unfortunately, the 1976 Hyde Amendment cut off federal funding for abortion care, creating a “dual standard” where the “right to choose” exists only for those who can afford it. One in every three women has an abortion, in a country where 12% of women live in poverty. Many low income women now find a safe, legal abortion beyond their reach and are forced to carry unwanted pregnancies to term.

My Interests



I'd like to meet:

Pro-choice women and men who believe in securing and supporting a woman's right to reproductive freedom and choice. Want more information on volunteering? Email us! You can also visit our website: www.lilithfund.org.

Music:

Ani Difranco, PJ Harvey, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Erase Errata, Huggy Bear, Against Me!, Babes in Toyland, Bright Eyes, Thom Yorke, Tom Waits, Ween, Trans Am, Sleater-Kinney, Electrelane, Death Cab for Cutie, The Epoxies, Fugazi, The Gossip, Ben Harper, Dead Prez, Internations Noise Conspiracy, Belhome, My Fascist Pussy, AM Syndicate, Jawbreaker, Luscious Jackson, My Morning Jacket, Pavement, Pearl Jam, Liz Phair, Q and Not U, Rage Against the Machine, Veruca Salt, Seven Year Bitch,

Heroes:

Sarah Weddington
Peggy Romberg
Diana Phillip
Dr. Lester Minto
Texas State Representative Jessica Farrar

My Blog

THE HYDE AMENDMENT: 30 Years in Enough!

What is the Hyde Amendment?Passed by Congress in 1976, the Hyde Amendment excludes abortion from the comprehensive health care services provided to low-income people by the federal government through ...
Posted by The Lilith Fund on Tue, 13 May 2008 08:41:00 PST

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Posted by The Lilith Fund on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:17:00 PST