Category Archives for "Reproductive Justice"

Committee Corner – Reproductive Justice Initiative

Committee Chair Spotlight – Reproductive Justice Initiative What does your committee focus on, and what drew you to be involved?Strategic Focus: As a result of the work of the Reproductive Justice Initiative, members of First Unitarian will create and contribute to systems of community support that empower people to make their own choices.This means that:Interested members of […]

Reproductive Justice Initiative – Calls to Action This Fall

FUSD Reproductive Justice Initiative has MANY ways to support our Ballot Initiative and GOTV activities this fall. Here is a summary: For the Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom (CO Ballot Initiative), please sign up for Field Squad training to be involved in all local events. These trainings are held on zoom on Wednesdays at 6 […]

Reproductive Justice Update – COLORADO ABORTION BALLOT INITIATIVE

Protecting Reproductive Rights in Colorado: Abortion Ballot Initiative Gains Momentum A coalition of local organizations, including Cobalt, COLOR, ACLU Colorado, New Era Colorado, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, and Progress Now Colorado, put forth an effort to protect the right to abortion in Colorado. In May, we secured enough signatures for the initiative to go on […]

Reproductive Justice Update – ABORTION RIGHTS ARE ON THE BALLOT IN 2024

Democrats Rally to Protect Abortion Rights Amid Growing Legislative Challenges Since Roe fell, every legislative majority under Democratic control has worked to protect or expand abortion rights. Six states have voted on and won abortion-related amendments, including voter turn-out in red states like Kansas and Ohio. “When reproductive rights were at stake, Democrats have won,” […]

Reproductive Justice Update – ABORTION RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK

Impact of Dobbs Decision: Rising Abortion Barriers and Health Inequities Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion, was the law of the land for nearly 50 years. But in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the precedent with the Dobbs decision. Since then, data indicates abortions have increased despite drops […]