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Two Supreme Court Cases that Threaten Abortion Access in America: What You Need to Know and Why
We are at a critical crossroads for abortion access in America. For the first time in 50 years, at least 35 percent of the country could lose access to abortion care. Through decades of carefully ...
Embracing Change: The opportunity ahead for Pro-Choice Washington
My one-year anniversary as executive director of Pro-Choice Washington is coming up, and what a year it has been! My first day was Amy Coney-Barrett’s hearing as a potential Supreme Court judge; a few weeks ago, Texas passed the worst ...
DOJ to File Lawsuit Against Texas for the Passage of S.B. 8 After Supreme Court Fails to Act
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Every day should be Abortion Provider Appreciation Day
Trigger Warning: This statement mentions pregnancy complications and violence. “Sometimes this work pushes me to the edge,” an abortion provider told me the other day. “It tests my physical and emotional boundaries. But, I wouldn’t have it any other ...
The Protecting Pregnant Patients Act (SSB 5140) Passed Out of the Senate
Reproductive Health and Rights Groups Celebrate Senate Passage of the Protecting Pregnant Patients Act and Urge House to Take Action Media contacts: Julie Davidow, ACLU of Washington, media@aclu-wa.orgSarah Muir, NARAL Pro-Choice ...
