Abortion has been a fixture in the American political debate ever since the Suprme Court legalized the procedure with its 1973 decision in Roe vs. Wade.

It is an issue that is both personal and political, often at the same time. CNN's One-Hour special: "Roe vs. Wade Plus 25" examines the issue from its many sides -- the choice women make, the politics of the debate, the struggle to reach a decision and the challenges faced by the doctors who perform abortions.

	Words and Pictures Labels have become weapons in the abortion debate. Video Report from Bruce Morton (5 min 15 sec VXtreme video)
	Late-Term Politics The bitter political fight over abortion divides an increasingly ambivalent nation. Video Report from Judy Woodruff (4 min 30 sec VXtreme video)
	Change of Heart How one abortion provider became a foe of abortion. Video Report from Linda Patillo (5 min 00 sec VXtreme video)
	Disappearing Doctors Abortion may be legal but there are fewer doctors who perform them today. Video Report from Linda Patillo (4 min 20 sec VXtreme video)
	The Untold Story Supreme Court law clerks who offer insight into the thoughts of the justices and how they reached their historic decision. Video Report from Garrick Utley (5 min 30 sec VXtreme video)
	A Conversation with Jane Roe Norma McCorvey was Jane Roe in Roe vs. Wade but is now an outspoken foe of abortion. Larry King interviewed her shortly before the 25th anniversary of the case. Video Interview (4 min 50 sec VXtreme video)

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