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DESCRIPTION:WORD (Women Organized to Resist and Defend), National Women's Liberation 
 and others are joining together for a week of action May 13-17 in cities 
 across the United States to demand an end to the Obama administration's 
 interference with women's access to safe, legal and affordable emergency 
 contraception without ID and age restrictions. See below for details! The 
 Obama administration is attempting to placate the right wing at the expense 
 of women's basic reproductive rights. \n\nWomen across the United States 
 are demanding an end to the political games that are keeping safe, 
 effective contraception out of reach. Research has consistently shown that 
 there is no medical reason to restrict access to the Morning-After Pill, 
 yet the Obama administration has continued George W. Bush's policy of using 
 the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services to keep emergency 
 contraception away from the girls and women who have a right to access 
 it.\n\nIn an important legal battle, a federal judge ruled on April 5 that 
 the Morning-After Pill should be made available over-the-counter and 
 without age or point-of-sale restrictions. This lawsuit was initiated by 
 plaintiffs from National Women's Liberation and others. The Obama 
 administration, in an open attempt to restrict women's rights, is appealing 
 the Court's decision. The FDA has announced that one brand of emergency 
 contraception will be made available on the shelf without a prescription 
 for women 15 and over, but it will be sold at a high cost and all women 
 must show ID to purchase the pill. The generic brands are still locked 
 behind the counter.\n\nThis week, as the court battle continues (see below 
 for the most recent updates on this important legal case), women will take 
 this struggle to the street, demanding access to the Morning-After Pill 
 without restrictions and at an affordable price. No woman should have to 
 show ID because she does not wish to become pregnant. Contraception is a 
 right!\n\nWe demand affordable access for all, without restrictions!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/05/14/18736788.php
SUMMARY:Tell Pres. Obama -- Hands Off the Morning After Pill
LOCATION:Powell & Market Sts, San Francisco
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/05/14/18736788.php
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