January 23, 2012
"And we know that statistically women who show up in the second trimester are younger, poorer, and have lower education, typically, then women in the first trimester. They are a more vulnerable population who need that much more care, counseling, consideration, and compassion, so that it’s really unfortunate that that whole aspect of it is being demonized when actually those are the people who need our help and thoughtful compassion the most."

— The Hairpin’s “Ask (Another) Abortion Provider” piece is, of course, wonderful. (via colleen-powers)

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