Anniversary of Roe (or, AJ looks for a cookie*)

Thirty-five years ago today, the Supreme Court declared that most laws against abortion were unconstitutional. Roe v Wade obviously had profound effects on politics at a variety of levels, but more importantly, it had an effect on people -- millions of people who, before their rights were recognized, could or would have been forced by the government to give up control over a choice that is among the most important, personal, and private in all of life. It is one of the most important rights a person has (and should have) in this country, and it is in constant danger of being abrogated.

I'd say more, but this is one topic that has certainly been covered by individuals far more insightful and eloquent than I. The best explanation of pro-choice perspective I've ever read is here, so take a moment away from the primaries, the stock market, and the daily grind to remind yourself why today -- why every day of this fight -- matters. For real people. Every day.

For some additional excellent pieces, check out AlterNet's excellent Reproductive Justice and Gender section, which is especially good -- and, again, important -- today.

*Second half of the title is a joke, but I realize it's a little random, so see here, e.g.