Posted Date: 23 July 2024 | Mary Shaw
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 […]
READ MOREPosted Date: 21 July 2024 | Mary Shaw
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,” […]
READ MOREPosted Date: 15 July 2024 | Mary Shaw
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 […]
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