The last abortion clinic in Mississippi has reopened as a store selling high-end furniture and home goods. Pro-abortion sites are furious. Susan Rinkunas writes
In one of the worst visual metaphors I’ve ever seen, Mississippi’s one embattled abortion clinic—called the Pink House for its bubblegum stucco walls—has now been painted white and is set to re-open as a luxury consignment store selling high-end home goods and furniture.
Jackson Women’s Health Organization, located in Jackson, Mississippi, was involved as the plaintiff in the case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which led to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last June. Being the sole abortion clinic since 2004, the facility known as the “Pink House” performed its last abortion on July 6th.
Some context: As reported by WBLT, the building was purchased by Mike Peters, a local businessman. Peters expressed, “The entire neighborhood has been anticipating this moment.” He further elaborated that his aim was to repurpose the building with a positive venture that could revitalize the community.
Live Action News’ Tori Shaw reported
On Tuesday afternoon, January 10, 2023, the interior of the building was being gutted so remodeling could begin. David Carpenter, owner of “Hunt the Shop,” said they are hoping to move into the new location by March 1, 2023. According to their website, the business is based out of Jackson, Mississippi, and prides itself in unique, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces for homes, offices, or collections.
Rinkunas indicated that Hunt had announced on its Instagram account that it planned to open at 2903 North State Street—the former clinic site—on March 22. Carpenter, however, declined to discuss the past of the building he had purchased in July from a developer. In January, he stated, “I really don’t want to get into the political side of it. That was then. This is now.” “My objective is to undertake a project that will be embraced by the community. I am striving to create a positive outcome.”