NARAL Pro-Choice MA Endorses Rep. Atkins for Reelection

Boston, MA – Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts — the leading statewide advocate for privacy and a woman’s right to choose — announced its endorsement of State Representative Cory Atkins of the 14th Middlesex District for reelection.

“NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is very proud to endorse State Representative Cory Atkins,” said Andrea Miller, the organization’s Executive Director. “Representative Atkins has been a steadfast pro-choice voice at the State House, and we applaud her clear commitment to protecting privacy and promoting reproductive health.”

“I am honored to have the backing of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts,” said Atkins, “As State Representative, I have demonstrated my support for reproductive rights, and I pledge to continue to be a strong advocate for women’s health, safety, and reproductive freedom.”

Miller added, “In the spring of 2007, the United States Supreme Court issued a devastating decision that upheld a ban on safe, medically appropriate abortion methods which makes no exception to protect a woman’s health. With the right to choose so under attack at the federal level, we need state legislators who will stand up for women’s ability to make personal, private decisions about pregnancy and childbirth here in Massachusetts, including protecting safe, legal abortion and improving access to birth control,” added Miller.

Miller concluded, “We are committed to doing all that we can to safeguard reproductive freedom for women in Massachusetts. One of the best things voters can do this year is to support candidates who do the same, which is why we are urging this district to reelect Representative Cory Atkins.”

NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is the driving force behind the election of many pro-choice state legislative candidates. The organization provides direct assistance to candidates, mobilizes its pro-choice grassroots base in targeted districts, trains candidates and volunteers, and produces and distributes a pro-choice Voters’ Guide.

For more information, visit www.prochoicemass.org