Public Policy on Reproductive Choices

Public Policy on Reproductive Choices

Protect the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.

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Supreme Court's Decision Regarding a Women's Rights

Photos of Deborah Turner and Virginia Kase

Submitted by Orange Coast in June 2022.

Public Statement

"Today’s ruling strips women and those who may become pregnant of their bodily autonomy and will have devastating - and immediate - consequences across the country. While the Court’s opinion was expected, its harm is extreme and real...."

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Message from LWV-WC President Lynne Kochmanski

Submitted by Washtenaw County in June 2022.

News

LWV-WC President's statement: The US Supreme Court has eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. While we thought this was coming, there was still hope. Now the hurt is real and severe . . . I would like to remind you of the LWVUS position on reproductive rights.

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From the 2022 LWVUS Convention (June 23-26) in Denver

lwvusconvention_6-24-2022.jpg - Choice rally

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2022.

News

On June 23, 2022, five leaders in the political and equal rights movements came together to discuss the current state of democracy and women's role in advancing it. Check out the League's "Guide to Mis- and Disinformation" highlighted in "Messages for Women Powering Democracy" Blog / Last Updated: July 21, 2022

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URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON ABORTION CARE ACT BILLS

Reproductive rights

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2022.

Action Alerts

There are only a few weeks left to this year's legislative session.

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MAY 19 RALLY AT THE STATE HOUSE

Reproductive Rights 5-19-2022 at State House

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

Blog Post

Supporters of the Equality in Abortion Act rallied at the State House on May 19 showing up in force and testifying at the House Finance hearing on H7442.

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EQUALITY IN ABORTION COVERAGE ACT HEARING THURSDAY, MAY 19

Bans Off Our Bodies May 15, 2022

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

Blog Post

The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H7442/S2549) would get rid of the bans on health co

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Reproductive Rights

Submitted by Metro St. Louis in May 2022.

Position

Public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.
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LWV Participates in BANS OFF OUR BODIES Event, May 14, 2022, Noon - 3PM

LWV Logo

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2022.

Event Date: 
05/14/2022 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

WASHINGTON, DC

Planned Parenthood Day of Action: #BansOffOurBodies

LWVUS is participating in National Day of Action - BANS OFF OUR BODIES,

IN WASHINGTON, DC, Saturday, May 14, 2022, 12 Noon to 3PM, EDT

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News & Observer Publishes LWVNC Letter on Reproductive Rights 

excerpt from letter to the editor published may 11, 2022

Submitted by North Carolina in May 2022.

News

Today (May 11, 2022), the News & Observer published a letter to the editor submitted by the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina regarding our commitment to ensuring that all people have equal access to repr

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LWV Statement on the Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion

Women Holding Sign Bans Off Our Bodies

Submitted by The Bay Area in May 2022.

News

The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued a joint statement in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

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