Washington State – The Department of Justice has just filed a lawsuit against Texas for passing Senate Bill 81 – the most extreme ban on abortion in the country2. On September 1, the passage of the Texas Senate Bill 8, ...
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A Very Important Update from NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
July 13, 2021 – With major developments underway, we wanted to make sure you heard the following from1 us: On June 28, NARAL Pro-Choice America’s board of directors voted to fully nationalize the ...
Press Release: Governor Signs Bill to Protect Pregnant Patients in Washington
Governor Signs Bill to Protect Pregnant Patients in Washington Media contacts: Julie Davidow, ACLU of Washington, media@aclu-wa.orgSarah Muir, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, sarahmuir@prochoicewashington.orgJennifer Martinez, Legal ...
Moment of Gratitude for Self-Care Saturday
For those who missed out on our event on Saturday, April 10 at 10:30 AM, watch it here! We are so grateful to be a part of this event where we have the chance to uplift our work, our local businesses that prioritize self-care and facilitate this care for ...
Statement from NARAL Pro-Choice Washington In-Response to Racialized Violence Against AAPI Communities
We at NARAL Pro-Choice Washington offer our solidarity, compassion, and commitment to our Asian friends and neighbors in the wake of the bigoted, misogynistic attack in Atlanta. The acts of violence toward our Asian community members are appalling, and ...
Mid-Session Legislative Update 2021
Below are a few highlights to share out regarding our mid-session legislative update. Summary NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is excited about the progress of our priority bills, and of the priorities of our coalition partners. We have seen ...
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Statement in Response to Violence from Pro-Trump Insurrectionists in Washington, DC
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 6, 2021Contact: sarahmuir@prochoicewashington.org NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Statement in Response to Violence from Pro-Trump Insurrectionists in Washington, DC Washington State — NARAL Pro-Choice ...
LETTER: Sex education
“Senate Bill 5395 does not promote sexual activity among tweens and teens but presents them with factually based information in a manner appropriate to their age.” ...
Time is right for Washington’s new sex education law. If parents don’t like it? Two words: Opt out
"It’s about time fact-based sex ed became available for all Washington students, especially because the new law focuses on teaching kids how to recognize predatory and abusive behavior, learn about affirmative consent and deter sexual harassment" ...
Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education
“Some opponents seem so fixated on the word “sexual” that they exaggerate its emphasis in the curriculum, with one group going so far as to call the legislation “SeXXX Ed” in an obvious effort to spur outrage. But if any word deserves additional emphasis, ...
OPINION: Sex ed must be taught earlier
"By not passing this bill, we ignore the rights of parents to effectively prosecute child molesters, the right of teenagers to help their friends who have been raped and the rights of the public to a healthy youth free of STDs and pregnancy." ...
A Letter from NARAL Interim Executive Director in Response to COVID-19
I hope this message finds you and yours well. Like so many of us in Washington State responding to Covid-19; I am writing to you from home today, with my children and my husband. At our house, we are talking about how we can practice personal ...
