Kelli Conlin has served as the President of NARAL Pro-Choice New York and the National Institute for Reproductive Health since 1992. During her tenure with the organizations, Ms. Conlin has become one of the most influential political voices in the state and nation. She graduated in 1980 with a BA from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame, Indiana. In 1982, she earned a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. From 1982-1985, Ms.Conlin worked as an editor for Outside Magazine and from 1985-1989 as President of NOW in New York City. Ms. Conlin was Director of Public Information at the New York City Campaign Finance Board from 1989–1990, before joining the staff of NARAL Pro-Choice New York in 1990 as Political Director.

Blog Entries by Kelli Conlin

Women Need a Plan B

Posted August 5, 2009 | 11:00 AM (EST)


Ten years ago the FDA approved Plan B emergency contraception (EC). Greeting this innovative and critical back-up method of birth control was an incredible amount of controversy, including ideologically-driven delays in over-the- counter approval, pharmacists refusing to dispense the medication and deliberate efforts by anti-choice advocates to confuse emergency contraception...

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More Uncomfortable News for the Right: Decades of Work by Anti-Choicers Does Nothing to Decrease Abortions

3 Comments | Posted May 12, 2009 | 05:37 PM (EST)


Who knew that anti-choice activists were actually trying to increase the number of second-trimester abortions? Because that's precisely what they've done with their ill-advised, ongoing and ineffective attempts to restrict women's access to safe, legal healthcare.

While the American public has repeatedly rejected laws that would make abortion illegal...

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Reclaiming Foreign Policy

Posted January 22, 2009 | 10:54 AM (EST)


Reflecting on the priorities of the Bush administration over the past eight years, one could be forgiven for thinking that foreign policy means "the military." In reality, our foreign policy has global implications -- even when we aren't at war.

Hillary Clinton's appointment to Secretary of State is a...

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New York City Needs Real Sex Education

Posted January 15, 2009 | 12:11 PM (EST)


Imagine for a moment a student whose knowledge of math is based on her own misunderstanding and misinformation from her equally confused friends. We would expect the school system -- with its comprehensive math curriculum -- to set her on the right path.

Now picture a student with similar...

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Here We Go Again

Posted January 6, 2009 | 12:54 PM (EST)


You may have heard this before: A highly intelligent lawyer with a strong political background, a commitment to public service and a track record to prove it, tosses her hat into the ring for political office. And instead of being treated with the respect she deserves -- and the esteem...

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