SMITH--Ruth Proskauer. NARAL Pro-Choice New York mourns the loss of Ruth Proskauer Smith, a founding hero of the reproductive rights movement. Her remarkable history on behalf of reproductive freedom spans back to the 1940's, when she began speaking out to gain women access to birth control. She co-founded NARAL in 1969 with the goal of litigating state abortion prohibitions, a life mission that led us to the steps of the United States Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade. Her commitment, leadership and courage will be deeply missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who were touched by her legacy.