Cecile Richards, a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights, passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with brain cancer. Known for her leadership at Planned Parenthood, Richards left a lasting impact on reproductive healthcare and politics. Her mother, Ann Richards, was a political legend in Texas, and Cecile carried on her legacy, becoming a household nam...
2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On the flip side, 14 states strengthened abortion rights into their stat...
A woman in Kentucky, referred to as Mary Poe, has taken a big step. She's suing the state because she can't get an abortion there. Kentucky has strict laws that almost entirely ban abortions. Poe says these laws violate her right to privacy and self-determination under the state constitution. She's not alone; the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is backing her u...
In a series of ballot measures across the U. S. , voters have spoken on abortion rights. Seven states decided to protect or expand these rights, while three others said no. Arizona and Missouri voters chose to safeguard abortion access until fetal viability, ultimately overriding existing laws. However, Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota rejected similar proposals. ...
Florida voters have spoken, and they've said "no" to both abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization. This decision comes after a significant shift to the right in the state. The abortion measure aimed to protect rights until fetal viability, which is typically around 21 weeks. However, Florida's current law restricts abortions to the first six weeks. Th...
Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other states have their own unique ballot initiatives, ranging from enshrin...
In Florida's 2024 election, a ballot measure aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state's constitution fell short. Known as Amendment 4, the proposal needed 60% voter approval to pass, but it didn't make the cut. This is a significant loss for reproductive rights advocates in a state that tends to lean conservative. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis strongly op...
Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's recent remark about protecting women "whether they like it or not, " calling it offensive to everyone. She argued that this statement shows Trump doesn't understand women's right to make decisions about their own bodies. Harris pointed out that Trump appointed Supreme Court justices who overturned federal abortion rights. She's...
Let's talk about Mark Robinson and Donald Trump. You might know them, maybe not. Robinson, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, has some pretty strong views on women. He once said abortion is about "killing the child" because women weren't careful. Trump, the former President, has a history too, like that 2015 video where he bragged about grabbing women. Both have v...
Former First Lady Michelle Obama began her 2024 campaign trail with a powerful message for men. She urged them to consider the life-or-death implications of women's health under a potential second Trump presidency. Speaking at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Obama emphasized that limited access to women's healthcare could have severe ...