I was very glad that at yesterday’s counter-protest that we repeatedly chanted “Pro-Life, Pro-Killer! We Remember Dr. Tiller!” Posted @withrepost • @feministmidwife Ten years ago, the abortion community lost Dr. Tiller, an incredible provider, activist, and unwavering advocate for womxn’s rights and reproductive freedom, to a gunman who shot him as he ushered in his church. Ten years, and the National Abortion Federation report on “Anti-Abortion Violence and Disruption Statistics” is still frightening. Healthcare providers and our patients are targeted and attacked. The spectrum of hate is well known. And Dr. Tiller lost his life because of it. Grateful to have said his name to and remember him with a beloved colleague today. He is in our hearts. #stopthebans #abortionishealthcare #drgeorgetiller #rip #drtiller #abortionrights #mybodymyrights #mybodymychoice #prochoice #healthcare #womenshealth #womensrights #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice #reproductiverights #abortionisnormal #righttochoose #stopthebans #1in4 #wewontgoback https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRMkmXgZmL/?igshid=1ie70z2okaxgz

Dr. George Tiller was assassinated six years ago today by an anti-abortion activist during worship services at the Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kansas. At the time of his death, Dr. Tiller was the director of one of three clinics nationwide that provided late term abortions. He kept his practice open for three decades, despite his clinic being firebombed in 1986, and being shot five times in 1993. We thank all the people who risk their lives to provide abortion services to those who need them. You are all heroes.