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Sanger popularized the term "birth control", opened the first birth control clinic in the #UnitedStates, and established organizations that evolved into the #PlannedParenthood of #America. Sanger used her writings and speeches primarily to promote her way of thinking. She was prosecuted for her book #FamilyLimitation under the #ComstockAct in 1914. She was afraid of what would happen, so she fled to Britain until she knew it was safe to return to the US. Sanger's efforts contributed to several judicial cases that helped #legalize #contraception in the United States. Due to her connection with Planned Parenthood, Sanger is a frequent target of criticism by opponents of #abortion. However, Sanger drew a sharp distinction between birth control and abortion and was opposed to abortion through the bulk of her career. Sanger remains an admired figure in the American #ReproductiveRights movement. She has been criticized for supporting #eugenics. In 1916, Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in