It was Roe v. Wade. Most Americans alre aware of the Supreme Court’s 1973 verdict in the watershed case, but fewer know the women who got us there. Given Loomer’s previous work with narratives centered around women’s struggles, Roe v. Wade was of obvious interest. The play is happening now in a totally different political climate.” The unexpected turn of events made “Roe” and its implications even more urgent, as Roe v. Wade’s ruling is now under unprecedented threat. Weddington continued to champion women’s right to choose.

Source: Huffington Post January 27, 2017 15:50 UTC