Megan Gogerty will be the keynote speaker at the Emma Goldman Clinic’s 2020 Annual Choice Event, the clinic announced on Monday. Actually, the clinic’s press release refers to Gogerty as “the keynote speaker (and performer).” Gogerty’s performance will be “based on the theme of ‘What Would Emma Do?’,” according to the clinic
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‘We won’t go back’: Reproductive rights advocates rally on the Pentacrest
Parents, grandparents, college students, sexual assault survivors, LGBTQ individuals, Christians, women’s health clinic workers and more gathered on the University of Iowa Pentacrest Friday, May 17, in support of abortion access. The demonstration, titled We Will NOT Go Back — Rally to Protect our Reproductive Rights, was organized by Liana McGowan Reimer and Nicholas Schnerre […]
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Judge strikes down Iowa’s ‘fetal heartbeat’ law
A district court judge in Polk County struck down Iowa’s so-called “fetal heartbeat” law on Tuesday. Judge Michael Huppert ruled the law, which banned almost all abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected at six weeks, violates the state’s constitution. “We are grateful the Court blocked Gov. Reynolds’ egregious attempt to ban safe, legal […]
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Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Health & Recreation
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Health & Recreation category, representing voters’ favorite outdoor destinations, care providers and businesses in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
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ACLU of Iowa, Planned Parenthood and the Emma Goldman Clinic sue to overturn Iowa’s new abortion law
Update: On June 1, Polk County District Court Judge Michael Huppert issued a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of the new abortion law at the conclusion of the first hearing on the lawsuit. Attorneys representing the state did not object to the injunction. A court challenge to Iowa’s new law banning most abortions after a fetal […]
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Emma Goldman Clinic, one of the first and last feminist women’s health clinics in the U.S., faces fresh challenges
The passing of a controversial anti-abortion bill in the Iowa Senate on May 2 — signed by Kim Reynolds on May 4 — puts the future of reproductive rights in jeopardy for many Iowans. As opponents plan to take up this fight with the courts, groups such as the Iowa City-based Emma Goldman Clinic (EGC) will continue providing education and services.
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Protesters gathered on the Pentacrest to rally against Iowa’s new abortion law
Adelaide Zwick summed up the feelings of many in the crowd gathered on the University of Iowa’s Pentacrest Saturday afternoon to protest the new abortion restrictions signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds: “This is a wake up call.” Zwick, the president and founder of Student Advocates for Planned Parenthood, was one of the featured […]
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Author, activist Lindy West partners with Emma Goldman Clinic for annual fundraiser
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emma Goldman Clinic Choice Fundraiser The Englert — Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 5, House Speaker Paul Ryan made explicit the Republican plan to defund Planned Parenthood as part of their overall efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. On Monday, Jan. 9, it was clear at the opening […]
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Letters: Emma Goldman Clinic continues to support the LGBTQ community
In 1988, Mark Ruggeberg opened The Union Block Bakery and Restaurant in West Branch, Iowa. At the time, Mark — who currently is the…
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Emma Goldman Clinic to host Roe v. Wade anniversary fundraiser
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. To commemorate the occasion…
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The Mill to host trivia night, fundraiser for the Emma Goldman Clinic
This Friday at 7 p.m., The Mill will be hosting the Emma Goldman Clinic’s first ever community trivia night. According to Emma Goldman Clinic board member Sharaine…
