Washington Citizens for Abortion Reform.

Dates:
Active 1963
Active 1970

Biographical notes:

In 1967 Seattle-area psychologist Samuel Goldenberg met with a group of physicians, clergymen, and others to discuss the problem of illegal abortions in Washington State. The group, known as the Citizens' Abortion Discussion Group, and later as Washington Citizens for Abortion Reform (WCAR), explored possibilities for reforming Washington's abortion law. In 1970, Republican state senator Joel Pritchard introduced a WCAR-supported bill, an amended version of which was approved and sent to the voters as Referendum 20. WCAR campaigned vigorously for the passage of the referendum, and in November 1970 it passed, making Washington the first state in which abortion was legalized by popular vote.

From the description of Washington Citizens for Abortion Reform records, 1963-1970 (bulk 1969-1970). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 56979767

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Subjects:

  • Abortion
  • Abortion
  • Abortion

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Places:

  • Washington (State) (as recorded)