“We are in an ominous place when the Supreme Court no longer represents the American people—the majority of whom believe in the legal right to abortion. In the face of the deliberate erosion of our most protective institutions, we cannot give up hope or ...
Pro-Choice Washington in the News
Washington touted as safe haven abortion state, but can it take on an influx of patients?
“With nearly 50 percent of hospital beds in Washington under policies that deny access ... under-regulated hospital mergers prevent an unacceptable barrier to care. [After Friday's ruling] Washington state has become even more important for abortion ...
Seattle area abortion providers prep for influx of patients in wake of high court ruling
“We’ll be seeing an increase of 385 percent, which is a lot of people. Imagine that being increased significantly. People will have to start waiting for appointments if we have to start accommodating people from out of state.” -- Dr. Anuj Khattar, ...
The Stranger Guest Rant: How We Talk About Abortion Matters, Here’s a Guide to Help
As a queer parent and as the spouse of a trans person with reproductive health challenges, I have experienced firsthand how the right to accessible and non-stigmatizing abortion care interconnects with access to other essential healthcare and bodily ...
Conversations with Doug Duin at 94.1 The Sound
"One of the most beautiful parts about this [moment] is that there has been a movement that has been deeply underfunded but so persistent and that has been prepared for this for decades... There are a lot of ways that people can do something today... That ...
Blue states expand who can provide abortions as they brace for a flood of patients
“If we aren’t prepared for what’s going to happen … the inequities that we see when access to reproductive care is not available for everybody will be exacerbated, and that has already historically excluded communities,” Kia Guarino, executive director of ...
The Fight for Abortion After Roe Falls
“[We’re] a lot more focused on broader health equity and justice issues, because that’s essential for a location like Washington, where we have basic abortion protections,” said Kia Guarino, the executive director of the former NARAL affiliate Pro-Choice ...
The Blue State Flail
“'We may be in a place of relative comfort but that isn’t the case in Washington at large,' [Kia Guarino, Pro-Choice Washington Executive Director] says; access varies across our state, and travel barriers can come in many different forms. Much hinges on ...
Pro-choice, pro-life providers respond to leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade
"And we need to understand that everybody is impacted by this decision, not just women and not just activists, but really the whole country," - Kia Guarino, Executive Director, Pro-Choice WashingtonKing 5 News ...
If the Supreme Court Overturns “Roe v. Wade,” It Will Impact Us All
"In June of 2022, upwards of 35 percent of the U.S. could instantly lose access to legal abortion. The Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark ...
