rights. The National Association for the Appeal of abortion laws (NARAL) was bore from members of the ASA who were more aggressive in their support of measures to repeal abortion laws. Due to the devotion of the NARAL members, this organization was at the forefront of the abortion movement for many years. Many early organizers involved with the NARAL used their connections to recruit professionals with prestige and influential power. The early movement gained both professionals who were influential nationally as well as grass roots activists who play an intricate role on the local level. Grass roots activists in their local chapters became deeply involved in the movements mobilization. During this time there were also many women's groups that combined with abortion activists to strengthen their overall influence.
             Prior to 1973's Roe v. Wade decision the abortion movement's principal source of political opportunity was its expanded social movement sector. In speaking of the factors in mobilizing people around the abortion issue Staggenborg states, "Activists who fought for women's right, civil rights, and the like were also joining this emerging movement. Immediately felt grievances also aided the movements mobilization due to volunteers who had strong feelings about abortion rights. The movement was off the ground.&quo
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