Logan Judy

Anne Trow Lohman, aka Madame Restell (1812-1878), was a notorious abortion provider who practiced without formal medical training in 19th-century New York City; the term “Restellism” became synonymous with abortion by the late 1830s. Born in Painswick, England, Lohman worked as a butcher’s maid starting at age 15. Shortly after she immigrated to New York with her first husband, he succumbed to […]

Men have always played a vital role in the pro-life movement and in the feminist cause. As we approach the Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment establishing women’s right to vote, we acknowledge the contributions of men who sought equality for women through suffrage—including some who also worked to protect women and children from abortion.