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Choice Headlines

5/5/2008
Many women unaware of access to emergency contraception

4/3/2008
Students pay the price for inadequate sex education

3/26/2008
On sexual education: Talk is free, but ignorance can be costly

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Press Releases

2/15/2008
Federal Judge Continues To Undermine Patients’ Rights

2/13/2008
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Releases Results of Statewide Pharmacy Survey

1/28/2008
200 From Across State Rally with Governor to Support Comprehensive Sex Education and Family Planning Funding

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About Us

It's your body. So shouldn’t what happens to it be your decision?
 
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington believes that every woman should be able to make personal decisions about the full range of reproductive health options. We support every woman's ability to access the birth control method of her choice, accurate and comprehensive sexual health information, good prenatal care, and safe legal abortion care.
 
Our 12,000 members are mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sisters and brothers working together to improve reproductive health care in Washington state. We are the strongest grassroots network of pro-choice activists in Washington.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Organization
Structurally, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is four organizations in one: 
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington 501-(c)(4) does issue advocacy, lobbying, and provides information on candidates positions on choice. We work with our lobbyist and legislators in Olympia to chart and pass pro-choice legislation and to defeat legislation that would limit a woman's right to choose. Contributions are NOT tax-deductible.
 
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Foundation 501-(c)(3). Contributions to our Foundation are tax-deductible. This money cannot be used for direct political work. Foundation money can be used for issue education and some grassroots lobbying.
 
State Political Action Committee (PAC) can directly support candidates for state office. We educate voters on a candidate's position on choice before he or she becomes an elected representative. All contributions and donors to our state PAC must be reported to the Public Disclosure Committee (PDC).
 
Federal PAC is able to directly support federal candidates. All contributions and donors to our Federal PAC must be reported to the Federal Elections Committee (FEC).


Our Accomplishments
Apart from our ongoing work to engage pro-choice supporters in the political process, we have enhanced the pro-choice movement in Washington state in several arenas.
Politics: An entire branch of our organization is devoted to ensuring that your right to reproductive freedom stays legal, by participating in the entire political process and informing members about important political events concerning choice.
We:
  • Endorse political candidates
  • Work directly on political campaigns
  • Lobby for vital pro-choice bills
  • Inform our constituents about important legislation
  • Provide a database of all Washington state legislators and their positions on crucial choice issues
 
Access: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington understands that although it is of utmost importance to maintain the legality of all reproductive options, these rights are undermined if women cannot access care.
  • The Emergency Contraception Project: ensuring that emergency contraception is available throughout Washington state.
  • The Abortion Access Network: allowing women from many areas of the state and beyond to access an abortion clinic should they choose to.
  • Training Workshops: aiming to teach pro-choice activists how to effectively discuss choice issues.
  • Choice Action Teams: Members petition locally, send letters, place calls, and organize events to promote awareness of the threat to reproductive rights in our state.

Education: We at NARAL Pro-Choice Washington seek to increase the number of informed decisions made about reproductive options. The most logical place to start to teach people about their contraception options and reproductive rights is while they are still in school.

Accordingly, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington has created the Students for Choice high school and campus programs to provide students with the skills and resources necessary to fight for young women's right to control their reproductive health.
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington also offers Internships and Service Learning Projects designed to give students an invaluable glimpse into the inner workings of a national non-profit choice organization.
To find a job or internship with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, click here.

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Volunteers:
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is a non-profit organization, so we rely heavily upon pro-choice supporters who volunteer their time and energy to helping maintain reproductive freedom. We at NARAL Pro-Choice Washington are aware of how much we need your help, and are grateful every time we receive it.
To volunteer with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, click here.
 

Board:
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is privileged to have the following people as members of our board:

Claudia Arana
Jack Burg
Richard Cole
Suone Cotner
Sue Evans
Edie Gilliss
Sierra Hansen
Shakti Hawkins
Trudi Inslee
Susan Landon
Liz Loomis
Norma Miller
Geoff Patrick
Michelle Quackenbush
Peter Sagerson
Vandana Slatter

PAC Committe:
In addition, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is privileged to have the following people as members of our PAC Committee:

Allison Branham
Richard Cole
Suone Cotner
Amy Curtis
Sue Evans
Dani Franco-Malone
Edie Gillis
Sierra Hansen
Gregg Hirakawa
Maureen Judge
Lillian Kaufer
Susan Landon
Catherine Minch
Amy Ockerlander
Geoff Patrick
Olivia Robinson
Laura Ruderman
Ben Vaught
Eileen Weinstein

If you are interested in becoming a board member and shaping the future of NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, email KarenCooper@prochoicewashington.org for more information.

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