New Study's "Abortion Deserts" are the Pro-Life Movement's Victories

By Cheryl Sullenger
Operation Rescue

San Francisco, CA - A new abortion report that was meant to elicit fear over the diminishing number of abortion facilities in the U.S. actually gives pro-life supporters reason for hope.

The study, which was conducted primarily by the University of California San Francisco, identified 27 cities as "abortion deserts" with the nearest abortion facility over 100 miles away.

"What these abortion promoters call 'abortion deserts,' we call 'Abortion Free Communities,'" said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "These cities prove that women do not need abortion and can get along just fine without it. In cities where there are no clinics marketing abortions to women, abortions decrease - sometimes dramatically. That should be good news to everyone."

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