Sarah Palin is a “Feminist for Life”
Here’s something that may play well with Independent and moderate women across America. Sarah Palin is not your typical pro-lifer. When it comes to abortion, she puts an emphasis on the woman just as much as the baby. She’s part of a group called “Feminists for Life”. Read more from Lifenews.com:
Palin is a member of Feminists for Life of America -- a venerable but little known pro-life group that focuses on the pro-woman reasons for opposing abortion.
The organization is considered an expert on understanding how abortion hurts women and the complications abortion involves from a medical, physical, and mental health standpoint.
Beyond that, Feminists for Life has championed the notion that one of the best ways to reduce abortion is to do the kind of work abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood should, but aren't doing -- namely, providing pregnant women with resources they need.
Feminists for Life has spearheaded efforts to make sure pregnant and parenting college students, who have the highest abortion rates in the nation, get tangible help like medical referrals, child-care, and assistance in completing their education.
Palin, a mother of five, recognized the need to do more than say she opposes abortion and joined the organization.
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Look, anybody trying to pigeonhole Sarah Palin will run into problems. She may be a tough nut to crack for Democrats. Watch for this Feminists for Life storyline to get more play in the next few months.
