May 12, 2004, 05:14 AM
Houston Chronicle: “Pro-Choice Newspaper”
Well they said it:
Amarillo Globe News: Planned Parenthood luncheon draws friends, foes
Just another tidbit of information for everyone (in particular Owen) to add to their files, in case the Chronicle tries to say they're an unbiased newspaper when it comes to abortion.More than 200 Friends of Planned Parenthood met Tuesday for their annual Spring Luncheon and awards presentation at Amarillo Country Club while outside a group of about 20 protesters stood vigil at the West Ninth Avenue entrance.
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Featured speaker for the event was Andrea Georgsson, editorial board member and columnist for the Houston Chronicle. Her presentation centered on reproductive rights and the media, a subject in which she said she is well-versed.
“I am a journalist who has for more than a decade been outspoken on the editorial page of the Houston Chronicle in favor of women's reproductive rights,” she said. “The Chronicle is a 'pro-choice' newspaper and we have never hesitated to support women's unfettered access to abortion, family planning information, education and support.
”But if the institutional opinion of the Chronicle was Roe v. Wade was wrong, or that women should not have the right to control their reproductive health, or young people should not be allowed access to reliable, comprehensive and confidential information about birth control and safe sex, I would not have accepted the position as editorial writer.“
Planned Parenthood isn't just about abortion, it's about helping women prevent the unwanted pregnancies that can lead to the termination of pregnancies, she said.
”They all deserve varying degrees of material help and emotional support, if for no other reason (than) to ensure the children turn out all right."
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