Three years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning nearly fifty years of constitutional protections for abortion access under Roe v. Wade. In doing so, the SCOTUS ...
Repro Roundup #9 (October)
With Election Day less than three weeks away, Pro-Choice Washington is excited to announce our 2025 endorsed candidates! These impressive candidates showed their commitment to reproductive freedom and what they will do to protect bodily autonomy once ...
Get to Know the Black Prisoner’s Caucus
Pro-Choice Washington believes in the right of all people to maintain their personal bodily autonomy—no matter the circumstances. But for the nearly 14,000 individuals incarcerated in our state, that autonomy can be nearly impossible to ...
A Freeze on Medicaid Payments Is Forcing Cuts to Rural Health Care
Excerpt from The New York Times story featuring Government Relations Director Gabbi Nazari, originally published October 4, 2025. Along with Maine and Massachusetts, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington are among the Democratic-led states ...
Washington Is Planning to Burn 30,000 Abortion Pills
Excerpt from Jezebel story with Executive Director Sami Alloy, originally published September 11, 2025. “The expiration date on the medication just points to a need for Washington to find a solution to get the remaining pills into the hands of patients ...
Repro Roundup #8 (September)
The past month has brought both milestones worth celebrating and challenges demanding our attention. Let’s start with the highs: Alongside these victories come troubling lows: This month’s Repro RoundUp, we’re inviting ...
What to Know About No-Cost Birth Control and Breastfeeding Coverage
In Washington, state and federal laws mandate that most health plans (Apple Health, Washington state’s Medicaid, for example) provide prescription birth control and breastfeeding services at no cost. That means no copays, no deductibles, and no other ...
Costco asserts that it won’t sell abortion pill mifepristone
Excerpt from Seattle Times story with Executive Director Sami Alloy, originally published August 18, 2025. “This decision by Costco is incredibly alarming and frustrating for a free and democratic society,” Alloy said in a phone interview. “Pharmacies ...
Pro-Choice Washington Publishes Abortion Access Guide
Seattle, WA – Pro‑Choice Washington is excited to announce the release of the Abortion Access Guide, a free, community resource to help patients access abortion care in Washington state. Against the backdrop of national uncertainty around ...
Repro Roundup #7 (August)
As federal attacks threaten Washington’s hard‑won protections, showing up for local elections has never been more critical. When you vote, you can strengthen our progressive infrastructure and defend the rights our communities have fought so hard to ...
Pride Repro Roundup #6 (June/July)
Pride began as a protest. In 1969, trans women like Marsha “Pay It No Mind” Johnson and Sylvia Rivera led an uprising against police violence and systemic discrimination. Their resistance laid the foundation for the modern LGBTQIA+ movement. Today, ...
