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Before 'Roe v. Wade,' The Women of 'Jane' Provided Abortions For The Women Of Chicago
In 1965, a group known as Jane began connecting pregnant women in Chicago with doctors willing to perform abortions. Jane members later learned to perform the procedure, making it more accessible.
By Nellie Gilles , Sarah Kramer , and 1 more