Jen Speaks Out on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's Retirement

Dear Friends,

Earlier today, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor made public her plans to retire from the United States Supreme Court. In 1981, when Justice O’Connor became the first woman named to the Court, her appointment marked a significant stride for women in the Judiciary.

In her 24 years of service, Justice O’Connor was vital to the preservation of Roe v. Wade, which empowered women to make their own decisions about reproductive health and protected women from government intrusion into their personal, private choices. With her retirement comes the very real possibility that President Bush will appoint, and the U.S. Senate will confirm, a justice who will help overturn Roe. I am running for Congress because – unlike my opponent – I recognize that it is imperative to fight for women’s civil rights and liberties.

Justice O’Connor’s retirement should serve as a catalyst to mobilize widespread political action on behalf of women’s rights. We must work together to ensure that we choose leaders who will fight for women’s equality, liberty, and freedom. U.S. Senators confirm Supreme Court nominees, but all elected officials play a role in protecting women’s rights. Replacing anti-choice incumbents with pro-choice leaders is a necessary first step in the battle.

- Jen
July 1, 2005

Yes.

Posted by Linda T. on 7/19/2005

I agree completely with Professor Lawless. We need -- now more than ever -- representatives in Washington, in the Senate and House alike, who will actively voice progressive opinion. Democrats must be outspoken on the issues that matter and about the constant misdeeds of this awful administration. Go Jen!

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