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I’m an Abortion Provider, and Here’s What I Want to Tell Abby Johnson
Abby Johnson's five minutes at the RNC were full of lies about abortion, but what she said about our profession is true.
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With Dr. Leah Torres as its new medical director, West Alabama Women's Center will expand its services in a state hostile to abortion rights.
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New Moms May Face Uphill Battle After Giving Birth. Here’s What to Watch For.
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Anti-Abortion Activist Abby Johnson Is Speaking at Tonight’s RNC. So Who Is She?
From lies about abortion to pretending to help women's rights, here are five of Abby Johnson's outrageous claims.