On Thursday, July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Right to Contraception Act to protect access to contraceptive care nationwide. The vote was a direct response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ...
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Discussing the overturn of Roe V Wade, how did we get here?
Kia Guarino, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Washington, sits down with Shannon Hull to discuss how Roe V Wade was overturned, and what we can do to move forward.Right in Front of my Face ...
Majority of state supports offering abortions to out-of-state residents, according to WA Poll
“Washington state has long supported abortion access and remains an outspoken believer in the right to healthcare,” Kia Guarino, executive director of Pro-Choice Washington, said in a statement. “These poll results echo what we know to be true across the ...
Pro-Choice Washington Joins Call for Social Media Platforms to Stop Abortion-Related Disinformation
In a new open letter, a coalition of medical providers, health care professions, and advocacy nonprofits are urging TikTok, Twitter, Facebook/Instagram and YouTube to “do no harm” and stop the spread of abortion-related disinformation online. The ...
Far-Right Could Force Washington to Act Fast to Protect Abortion
When asked about the urgency of passing legislative protections for abortion rights, Kia Guarino, the executive director of Pro-Choice Washington, said in a phone interview that “the sooner [Washington] can get something on the books, the better.” In her ...
Longer wait times, discouraged patients: What abortion rights advocates in Washington expect post-Roe
Most advocates do not expect that the steps Washington state clinics are taking to increase access to abortion will meet the increased demand — at least not right away.“It will take time,” said Kia Guarino, the executive director of Pro-Choice Washington. ...
Five Myths about Abortion and Why We Need to Debunk Them
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court last week, our understanding of the issues around abortion and reproductive freedom, and how we talk about them, is incredibly important. There are many misconceptions about abortion – ...
Sustainable and Centered Abortion Activism: Centered in the City Podcast
Kia gives us a clear snapshot of what is happen with abortion rights from a macro and micro level across the country and more specifically in Washington state. We discuss how to manage our emotions and stay politically active from a purposeful place and ...
Some Celebrate, Some Vow to Fight Back: Spokane Responds to Reversal of Roe V. Wade
“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 ...
Washington Reacts to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade
“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 ...
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, ...
