Charlotte Taft

Abortion Care Network

Charlotte Taft has had a long and varied history in reproductive health care and politics. She is a consultant and counselor with Imagine! with her partner Shelley Oram. She is the former director of the Abortion Care Network, an organization for independent providers and abortion care allies.

The Next Wave of Feminism

Charlotte Taft

I believe a new wave of feminism is coming that will be about unfinished business--transformation rather than reform of the very game of life we human beings are playing—-a transformation of gender, ecology, race, fairness, class—-and so much more.

Take Your Foot Off My Neck

Charlotte Taft

The glee with which male politicians are willing to strip women of their most basic rights is staggering. And it is crushing to recognize that so many smart, caring women will spend their time, precious energy, and scarce resources begging men to please, please harm women just a little bit less.

For Dr. Tiller: Bring Only Love

Charlotte Taft

We who are pro-choice have got to change the rhetoric that surrounds issues of reproductive justice and legitimizes the intimidation, harassment, and even murder of providers.  If we can do that we can help civilize the atmosphere of the country as a whole.

Daughters of The Right Wing

Charlotte Taft

Right-wing, Republican and Tea-Party women are scary because they have not developed the courage and independence to step away from the protective shadow of power. What would it take for them to stand up for the rest of us?