Voters for Choice (Washington, D.C.)

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Co-founded in 1979 by Gloria Steinem and Kristina Kiehl, Voters for Choice is the nation's largest independent non-partisan action committee. It is committed to maintaining safe, legal and accessible abortion services for all women, regardless of geographical location, age or economic status. Based in Washington, D.C., it's main agenda is to elect candidates who support a woman's right to make decisions regarding abortion, contraception, and child-bearing without government interference.

From the guide to the Voters for Choice Records MS 461., 1977-2002 (ongoing), (Sophia Smith Collection)

Abortion rights advocacy group.

Co-founded in 1979 by Gloria Steinem and Kristina Kiehl, Voters for Choice is the nation's largest independent non-partisan action committee. It is committed to maintaining safe, legal and accessible abortion services for all women, regardless of geographical location, age or economic status. Based in Washington, D.C., it's main agenda is to elect candidates who support a woman's right to make abortion, contraception, and child-bearing decisions without government interference. In 2004 Voters for Choice merged with the Planned Parenthood Action fund to have maximum impact on that year's presidential election.

From the description of Voters for Choice Records, 1977-2002 (ongoing) (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 51671825

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associatedWith Planned Parenthood Action Fund. corporateBody
associatedWith Steinem, Gloria person
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United States
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Abortion
Abortion
Abortion services
Abortion services
Political campaigns
Political campaigns
Pro-choice movement
Pro-choice movement
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Active 1977

Active 2002

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