Barbra – Page 12 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

29 Jan

Republican legislatures in some states are trying to keep abortion off the ballot

BarbraLatest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, legislation, Mississippi, Missouri, State constitution

Legislative efforts in Missouri and Mississippi are attempting to prevent voters from having a say over abortion rights, building on anti-abortion strategies seen in other states, including last year in Ohio. Democrats and abortion rights advocates say the efforts are evidence that Republican lawmakers and abortion opponents are trying to undercut democratic processes meant to give voters a direct role in forming state laws.

28 Jan

House Democratic candidates make abortion access top focus of ’24 campaigns

BarbraLatest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Election 2024, legislation, United States

Arizona Democrat Kirsten Engel ran and lost a 2022 House race for a seat representing the Tucson area. She's seeking a rematch against now-incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani. She thinks this time will be different.

25 Jan

Opinion: Help us put abortion rights in the Colorado Constitution

BarbraLatest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Colorado, legislation, Opinion, State constitution

Colorado long been a trailblazer in individual liberties, can guarantee the right to abortion in the state Constitution While Colorado has long been a trailblazer in championing individual liberties, the absence of a constitutional guarantee for the right to abortion leaves a critical gap in our commitment to securing rights. In 2024, we must protect the full range of reproductive health care in Colorado by putting abortion rights into the Colorado Constitution.

22 Jan

Biden, Harris target Republican curbs on abortion rights on Roe anniversary

BarbraLatest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Roe v Wade

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will spotlight Republican curbs on abortion rights this week, a galvanizing issue for Democrats that they hope will boost enthusiasm among their base, attract independent voters, and increase turnout in November.

21 Jan

Bigger Than Roe 2024

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As we approach January 22, 2024, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm our commitment to reproductive freedom for all. Our campaign extends to every state and every legislator, challenging politicians at all levels: if you threaten our families, our freedoms, or our future, we will unseat you. We will not stop until we win.

20 Jan

We will never go away’: anti-abortion activists meet in Washington to plan further bans

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Abortion opponents are emboldened by the fall of Roe, but many states have enacted protections after ruling

19 Jan

The March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections

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Opponents of abortion rights will rally in the nation’s capital with an eye on presidential elections that could be heavily influenced by abortion politics

18 Jan

Missouri Abortion-Rights Campaign Backs Proposal to Enshrine Access but Allow Late-Term Restrictions

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Missouri activists are throwing support behind a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights while also allowing the procedure to be restricted in later stages of pregnancy

18 Jan

Recent Abduction of Women Reveals the Taliban’s Goal of Completely Removing Females from the Public Sphere

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Gender – specifically femininity and womanhood – has been turned into a criminal matter in Afghanistan.

16 Jan

With abortion on the 2024 ballot, campaigns could see millions in funding from familiar players

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Anti-abortion groups were vastly outspent in Kansas and Ohio elections, but data shows both sides of political spectrum financially supported by same PACs, influencers

13 Jan

Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers

BarbraUnited StatesAbortion Rights, crisis pregnancy centers, legislation, United States

In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers.

11 Jan

House GOP lawmakers introduce bill imposing near-total ban on abortion in Kansas

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Legislation draws objections from abortion rights proponents and opponents

08 Jan

More women join challenge to Tennessee’s abortion ban law

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More women on Monday joined a Tennessee lawsuit challenging the state's broad abortion ban that went into effect shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

07 Jan

Even with abortions mostly illegal in Missouri, Republican lawmakers propose more restrictions

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As lawmakers return to the Missouri Capitol for the 2024 legislation session, Republicans have already filed numerous bills seeking further restrictions on abortion and abortion providers — including one bill that would allow homicide charges against women who have abortions.

04 Jan

Where State Abortion Laws Stand Without Roe

BarbraUnited StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, States, United States

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s what that means for each state