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Trust Women In the News:
April 2013
- Silent About Abortion – New York Times (4.16.2013)
- Courage in Kansas – New York Times (4.13.2013)
- South Wind Women’s Center, Abortion Provider In Wichita, Opens Despite Efforts To Stop It – Huffington Post (4.10.2013)
- Wichita, the Sequel: A Clinic Reopens at Ground Zero in America’s Fight over Abortion – Religion Dispatches (4.5.2013)
- Defying extremist threats, clinic reopens with community support – Rachel Maddow Show (4.4.2013)
- Clinic of Slain Abortion Provider George Tiller Reopens in Kansas – Democracy Now (4.4.2013)
- Kansas: Abortions Available Again in Wichita – New York Times (4.4.2013)
- South Wind Women’s Clinic Opens In Wichita Building Where George Tiller, Slain Doctor, Practiced – Huffington Post (4.4.2013)
- New Kansas clinic offering abortions opens in building once owned by slain abortion provider – Washington Post (4.4.13)
- Next 6 to 12 months crucial for South Wind Women’s Center, says founder – Wichita Eagle (4.4.2013)
- Alabama Legislature OKs abortion limits; Kansas clinic reopens – LA Times (4.4.2013)
- Women’s services clinic in Wichita now provides abortions – KSN (4.4.2013)
- Kansas abortion clinic reopens four years after doctor’s murder – Reuters (4.3.2013)
- Nearly Four Years After Dr. Tiller’s Murder, Wichita Has An Abortion Clinic Again – Mother Jones (4.2.2013)
- Abortion Clinic To Open In Wichita This Week – KAKE (4.2.2013)
- Kansas abortion clinic will open this week… – New York Daily News (4.2.2013)
- Abortion clinic to open in Wichita this week - San Francisco Gate (4.2.2013)
- South Wind Women’s Center poised to open – Wichita Eagle (4.1.2013)
- Abortion clinic to open in Wichita, the first in four years – Kansas City Star (4.1.2013)
March 2013
- Following in Dr. George Tiller’s footsteps – LA Times (3.26.2013)
- Julie Burkhart: Extreme legislation disrespects women – Wichita Eagle (3.23.2013)
- South Wind Women’s Center hires doctor to be clinical coordinator - Wichita Eagle (3.10.2013)
- Critics say abortion bill pinches free speech - Associated Press (3.7.2013)
- Sweeping abortion bill approved by Kansas House committee - Lawrence Journal-World (3.7.2013)
- Kansas House panel approves big anti-abortion bill - Associated Press (3.7.2013)
- Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan – Women’s Media Center (3.3.2013)
February 2013
- Tiller’s former abortion clinic beefs up security in preparations for reopening – Raw Story (2.25.2013)
- As Dr. Tiller’s Abortion Clinic Prepares To Re-Open, Tightened Security Is Top Priority – ThinkProgress (2.25.2013)
- Anti-Choicers Fail in Effort to Re-Zone New Kansas Clinic – RH Reality Check (2.24.2013)
- Abortion clinic considers security in preparation for reopening – KWCH (2.24.2013)
- Planning commission says it won’t rezone abortion clinic site - Wichita Eagle (2.21.2013)
- Wichita Abortion Clinic – New York Times (2.21.2013)
- Opponents, supporters of abortion bill square off – Lawrence Journal-World (2.20.2013)
- Activist Fights to Reopen Clinic of Slain Dr. George Tiller – Fox News Talk Radio (2.19.2013)
- Reopening Dr. Tiller’s former abortion clinic – Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell (2.15.2013)
- Four Years Later, Slain Abortion Doctor’s Aide Steps Into the Void – New York Times (2.14.2013)
- “We’re Not Going To Be Pushed Around by the Antis” – Mother Jones (2.11.2013)
- South Wind Women’s Center prepares to open, offer women’s care – Wichita Eagle (2.7.2013)
January 2013
- Tiller’s Wichita Clinic to Reopen This Spring – Kansas Public Radio (1.27.2013)
- In Wichita, the Ground Zero of the Abortion War, a New Clinic Rises – The Daily Beast (1.25.2013)
- Controversial Kansas abortion clinic to reopen this spring - Reuters (1.22.2013)
- States Become Battlegrounds for Nations Deep Abortion Divide - National Public Radio (1.22.2013)
- New Wichita abortion clinic prepares to open-Kansas City Star (1.19.2013)
- “Defending Roe at 40“- The Nation (1.18.2013)
- Kansas Abortion Clinic Remodeling to Meet New Regs- San Francisco Gate (01.8.2012)
- Anti-Abortion Group Launches Petition Drive Against Clinic Plan-Wichita Eagle (01.8.2013)
October 2012
- Clinic of slain abortion doctor to reopen in Kansas – Democracy Now (10.01.2012)
September 2012
- Legal obstacles remain before abortion clinic could open in Wichita – Wichita Eagle (09.29.2012)
- Abortion services to return to site of murdered Kansas doctor’s clinic – AllGov (09.29.2012)
- Bringing Roe v Wade back to Wichita – The Maddow Blog (09.28.2012)
- Kansas abortion clinic is back – Salon (09.28.2012)
- Trust Women Foundation bought former Tiller clinic to reopen it – The Pitch (09.27.2012)
- Dr. Tiller’s former abortion clinic is reopening for business – Jezebel (09.27.2012)
- Abortion rights group in Kansas to reopen clinic – The Boston Globe (09.27.2012)
- Former clinic run by Dr. Tiller may again offer abortion services – RH Reality (09.26.2012)
- Foundation confirms plans to offer abortion services in Wichita – KWCH (09.26.2012)
- Former Dr. Tiller employee buys clinic – KWCH (09.26.2012)
- Tiller clinic sold. Guess to who? - Sharpening My Pen (09.26.2012)
- Murdered Kansas doctor’s abortion clinic sold- Associated Press (09.26.2012)
- Foundation buys former clinic to provide abortion services - Wichita Eagle (09.25.2012)
August 2012
- Abortion fight defines Kansas prosecutor race - Associated Press (08.3.2012)
June 2012
- Kan. doctor loses license over abortion referrals - Associated Press (06.22.2012)
- How Kansas is closing in on becoming the first abortion-free state – The Pitch (06.12.2012)
May 2012
- Letters to the Editor on Doctor Training, Prosecuting Mothers, Voter ID – The Wichita Eagle (05.21.2012)
- In Abortion Move, Kansas Pharmacists Can Refuse Some Prescriptions - Rueters (05.15.2012)
April 2012
- A clip from a documentary on Dr. George Tiller, the brave Kansas abortion provider killed in his church in 2009, features Dr. Tiller’s colleague and Trust Women Founder and Director Julie Burkhart.
- Pro-Choice Group Trust Women Plans To Aid Moderate Senators in Kansas Republican Primary - Huffington Post (04.09.2012)
March 2012
- Religious employers decry health mandate – The Wichita Eagle (03.26.2012)
February 2012
- Is birth control the new abortion? – The Boston Globe (03.01.2012)
- Hearing officer orders revocation of license for Kan. doctor over role in late-term abortions
- The Washington Post (02.21.2012) - Opponents criticize latest abortion bill in Kansas Legislature - LJWorld.com (02.09.2012)
January 2012
- Repeal state laws that burden women - Kansas.com (01.20.2012)
December 2011
- Kansas abortion foes not resting after victories - MSN.com (12.3-.2011)
- Sebelius under fire from allies for Plan B decision- Lawrence Journal World (12.11.2011)
November 2011
- Wichita abortion clinic on track to open in 2012 – MSNBC (11.04.2011)
- For a Change, Kansas May Open New Abortion Clinics – Jezebel (11.03.2011)
- Wichita abortion clinic on track to open in 2012 – Wichita Eagle (11.02.2011)
OCTOBER 2011
- Colleagues of Slain Kansas Abortion Doctor George Tiller Continue His Fight for Reproductive Rights – Democracy Now (10.19.2011)
- Letter to the Editor: TRAP laws not about safety – Wichita Eagle (10.13.2011)
- Letter: TRAP laws – CJOnline.com (10.10.2011)
September 2011
- NE Kan. physician faces disciplinary hearing over referrals to Tiller for late-term abortions – The Republic (9.11.2011)
- Advocate hopes Kan. abortion clinic opens in 2012 – Houston Chronicle (9.09.2011)
- Abortion activists clash over clinic rules - THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL (9.07.2011)
- Doctors ask Kansas to back off abortion rules – Kansas City Star (9.07.2011)
July 2011
- Analysis: Abortion foes unsure of next Kan. effort – Westport News (7.31.2011)
- Anti-abortion groups push for further restrictions in Kansas – Kansas City Star (7.16.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – Kansas City Star (7.12.2011)
- Kansas Activist Hopes to Open Abortion Center in Wichita – Life News (7.12.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – News Day (7.12.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – Forbes (7.12.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – Seattle Times (7.12.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – AJC (7.12.2011)
- Abortion Rights Activist Plans Wichita Clinic – Fox Carolina (7.12.2011)
- Wichita Doctor Takes Up Fight for Abortions – Wichita Eagle (7.11.2011)
- Letters to the editor on abortion – Wichita Eagle(7.11.2011)
- Taking Fight Back to Wichita, Doctor Seeks Abortion Clinic – New York Times (7.10.2011)
- Lawyer who did work for Operation Rescue appointed to Board of Healing Arts Kansas City Star (7.06.2011)
- Kansas Faces New Battle Over Abortion Records – Jezebel.com (7.05.2011)
- Brownback Taps Lawyer for Anti-Abortion Activists for State … – Mother Jones (7.07.2011)
- Brownback appointment sparks anger – Kansas City Star (7.07.2011)
- Kan. abortion rules spur fear over patient privacy – CNBC (7.05.2011)
- The Living Room - KPFA (7.01.2011)
June 2011
- State Closing Clinics – Wichita Eagle (6.29.2011)
- Abortion Cinic Regulations Get More Detailed – LJWorld.com (6.27.2011)
- The New Youk Times reports New Law in Kansas Seen as a Threat to Abortions(6.26.2011)
- Abortion Regulations – Hutchinson News (6.26.2011)
- Analysis: Kansas abortion rules get more detailed The Topeka Capital Journal (6.25.2011)
- 1 of 3 Kansas Abortion Clinics Denied State License Yahoo News (6.25.2011)
- AP Newsbreak – Kansas Abortion Clinic(6.24.2011)
- Analysis: Kan. abortion rules get more detailed – “The state of Kansas has taken itself to shut down abortion providers,” said Julie Burkhart, founder of the political action committee Trust Women. …
- APNewsBreak: Operators fear new Kansas abortion rules will shut down state’s 3 clinics by July – Washington Post (6.21.11)
- Julie Burkhart’s discussion on the show “Living Room” aired on KPFA 94.1 in Berley, CA – begins at 24:20 in the program (6.17.11, 24:20)
- Abortion choice under attack at state level as reported in the San Francisco Chronical(6.31.11)
May 2011
- Opinion editorial about the insurance ban in the Topeka Capital Journal (5.13.2011)
- Insurance ban editorial in The Wichita Eagle (5.13.2011)
- Senate leaders leery of Abortion, an AP Press Clip (5.7.2011)
April 2011
- Phil Wood Speaks Out Against Abortion Ban Signed into KS Law(4.12.11)
- Julie Burkhart’s Comments on Signing of Anti-Choice Legislation by KS Governor (4.12.11)
March 2011
February 2011
- Trust Women gives testimony against Kansas H.B. 2218, as reported in the Wichita Eagle(2.18.11).
- Virginia Phillips, Trust Women’s lobbyist, gives testimony on H.B. 2218, as reported in the Topeka Capital-Journal (2.17.11)
- Julie Burkhart’s editorial on RH Reality Check about former Kansas AG Phill Kline’s possible disbarment (2.10.11)
January 2011
- Julie Burkhart quoted in the Wichita Eagle on Kansas Governor Sam Brownback addressing an anti-abortion rally (1.22.11)
- Trust Women is in The Nation in honor of Roe V. Wade’s 38th anniversary (1.21.11)
- Julie Burkhart quoted in the Wichita Eagle on Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s State of the State Address (1.13.11)
- Julie Burkhart quoted in the Lawrence Journal World on Kansas Governor Sam Brownback’s State of the State Address (1.12.11)
- Julie Burkhart’s editorial on the Huffington Post about the reproductive justice movement (1.03.11)
- Trust Women is on Katha Pollitt’s suggested list of charities and non-profits for end-of-year giving in The Nation (12.9.10)
- Julie Burkhart on the Huffington Post about Dr. Tiller and his legacy (4.5.10)
- Julie Burkhart on the Rachel Maddow Show discussing Dr. Tiller (4.1.10).
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Press Releases:
- Kansas House Passes H Sub SB 313 (5.7.12)
- Kansas Senate Votes Yes On H Sub SB 62 (5.2.12)
- Trust Women Sends Petition With 1,300 Signatures in Opposition to Limbaugh Bust (4.28.12)
- Trust Women to Join Oklahoma City March to Unite Against the War on Women (4.28.12)
- Trust Women Supports March to Unite Against the War on Women in Kansas (4.28.12)
- KS Legislature and Governor Ignore Women’s Health (4.12.11)
- Kansas Ignores Best Interests of Women, Pass Three Dangerous Bills (3.30.11)
- Press Statement from the Reproductive Health Coalition (3.11)
- Kansas Legislature and KDHE Work to Implement Phill Kline Medical Records Violation Policies (1.26.11)
- Government Intrusion into Private Medical Decisions Does Not Advance the Lives of Pregnant Women (1.19.11)
- A “Culture of Life” Is Nothing Less than Respect for Women’s Human Rights and Dignity (1.12.11)
