The threat to mifepristone access is real, ongoing, and demands our continued vigilance. On Friday, May 1, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling that would significantly impact the ...
Whatever Happened to the Abortion Pill Stockpile?
Excerpt from The Stranger story originally published April 13, 2026. "In a Seattle Times op-ed published in October, Pro-Choice Washington board member and family doctor Glenna Martin said experts had tried to help the state come up with a better plan ...
Living in Fear is Not an Option
In 2026, to simply exist within a human body means to live in fear. Fear that you'll be denied the healthcare you need because you got laid off and your insurance premiums have tripled. Fear that even if ...
Legislative Session: Wins and Updates
The 2026 legislative session was a major victory for abortion access in Washington, driven in large part by the grassroots activism and political advocacy of Pro-Choice Washington and our coalition partners. Our annual Lobby Day in ...
New Law Improves Distribution of Abortion Medication Stockpile
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryan MacDonald, ryan@prochoicewashington.org Olympia, WA — On Saturday, March 14, Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation to strengthen Washington’s ability to distribute its stockpile of medication abortion. This law ...
A Tale of Two States
As Washington Expands Rights, Idaho Escalates Attacks on LGBTQ+ People By Pro-Choice Washington Political Manager Paul Dillon The Idaho Legislature is not known for accessibility. After navigating snowy roads to Boise, advocates are ...
Get To Know Our 2026 Fellows
At a time when reproductive healthcare access is under relentless attack, Pro-Choice Washington is investing in the next generation of leaders who will defend it. Twice annually, we welcome emerging leaders to our team who will help shape ...
53 Years After Roe, Abortion Advocates Say the Fight Must Go Further
Welcome to the modern reproductive rights movement. For decades, reproductive rights advocates fought to protect baseline abortion access under the protection of Roe v. Wade. That time is over. As threats to our democracy continue to ramp up across the ...
Washington State Lawmakers Discuss Bill to Improve Access to Abortion Medications
Excerpt from the Fox 17 story featuring Government Relations Director Gabbi Nazari, originally published January 18, 2026. "Medication abortion plays a critical role in ensuring timely access to care for people with high barriers, including those who ...
Our 2026 Legislative Agenda
The second Trump administration has intensified its attacks on bodily autonomy, targeting access to abortion and gender-affirming care. This relentless federal overreach has real consequences nationwide, including here in Washington. Access to care ...
