Arts Feb 3, 2026 at 8:00 am

Portland’s own underground abortionist-turned-poet was a legend. She was also my friend.

Judith Arcana greets friends and fans at the 2022 premiere of the HBO documentary, "The Janes Chicago." Jeff Schear/Getty Images

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1

Poetry and killing kids in the womb don't pair well.

2

"As one of the Janes, she had helped facilitate 11,000 abortions in Chicago in the years before Roe v. Wade and was even arrested for it."

Wow

3

You know my motto, Coolidge dear: Abort early and often. When in doubt, cut that thing out.

4

@3: Yes, I'm sure the mere thought of such bloody horrors makes you moist.

5

Yep, she's gone.

Seattle's only newspaper, indeed.


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