The appointment of anti-birth control, anti-sex education activist Dr. Eric Keroack to oversee the nation's family planning program is striking proof that the Bush administration remains dramatically out of step with the nation's priorities. Tell Secretary Leavitt to appoint an administrator who is committed to protecting women's health.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

As an advocate for women's health and safety, I am outraged by the appointment of Dr. Eric Keroack to deputy assistant secretary for population affairs (DASPA). Dr. Keroack's role as the medical director of five so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" that oppose contraception and family planning calls into question his ability to administer the nation's family planning program. Dr. Keroack has also testified in favor of biased counseling provisions in the Massachusetts legislature, and has often published writings that promote politics over sound science.

As the new DASPA, Dr. Keroack will oversee Title X and have authority over hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding meant to provide access to contraception and reproductive health information. Title X has been critical in helping millions of American women prevent unintended pregnancies and obtain reproductive health care for three decades.

The appointment of anti-birth control, anti-sex education activist Dr. Keroack to oversee the nation's family planning program is not in the health interest of women and families. Two weeks ago, Americans overwhelmingly rejected an extremist agenda, and sent a clear message that women's health care is a priority. I am asking you to do the same.

I urge you to replace Dr. Keroack with a Title X administrator who is committed to protecting women's health.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
November 17, 2006