Despite overwhelming public support to protect women’s healthcare rights, extremists in three states are seeking ways to undermine democracy.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Biden celebrates abortion rights wins in elections, calls for restoration of Roe
These wins indicate that reproductive rights remain a potent issue for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.
What would a Wisconsin free from severe restrictions on women’s healthcare choices look like?
Democrats introduce a package of bills to remove abortion care limits imposed by Republicans and force all health providers to be up-front about medically accurate options.
Wisconsin GOP Floats Bill to Give Deceptive ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ $1M in Taxpayer Money
The centers are often not medically licensed facilities and are known to dissuade women against abortion care.
Wisconsin House Republicans voted for an anti-abortion extremist for House Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
New Wisconsin Ads Advocate for the Right to Contraception
The Americans for Contraception Education Fund has taken a step to advocate for the passage of the “Right to Contraception Act” in Wisconsin. This new campaign includes a series of videos, audio ads, and digital media to explain the importance of securing the right to contraception and protecting personal freedom against what they see as a far-right attack.
First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Gets FDA Approval
Opill is the first ever birth control pill to be approved for over-the-counter sales. The medication will likely become available at stores and online retailers in the U.S. in early 2024.