Marblehead women protest ruling overturning Roe v. Wade; Abbot Hall vigil set for 8 p.m.
Within just a couple of hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and ended the constititional right to abortions, more than dozen Marblehead women gathered at Tent’s Corner, waving signs and flags and chanting “Honk for choice!”
From left: Maddie Miller, Jennifer Martelli, Jenny Armini, and Renee Keaney protest the Supreme Court's abortion ruling.
“I never thought we would be back here again,” said Ginny O’Brien through tears. “I’m worried about my granddaughter and the future for all girls and women. Abortion is a human right.”
Amy Hirschkron carried a sign reading "Abortion on Demand and Without Apology." She is worried that a federal abortion ban might be coming soon.
“I’m also concerned that we’re going to lose others rights… birth control, gay marriage, interra...