Controversial? Essential? Important?
Many words can be used to describe the ever-shifting landscape of reproductive justice in the United States, but regardless of stance on the issue, the 2023 general election showed that voters care about reproductive rights.
NPR anticipates abortion will continue to be a hot topic as we head into the 2024 presidential election, citing that the current Republican presidential candidates are trying to balance out their stance on abortion without losing support of those in their party who want to see fewer restrictions, or those with the most conservative views.
As we wind down this year, this is a look at 10 times reproductive justice won in 2023. Did we miss any? Feel free to engage with this story and tag us in your reproductive justice wins of 2023.
Ohio passes Issue 1
Eyes were on Ohio during the Nov. 7 general election, as it was the only state voting on whether or not to enshrine reproductive freedom into its state constitution. Ohioans made their stance on reproductive justice heard by voting yes on Issue 1, also known as The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety amendment, allowing each person the right to make decisions about their own pregnancy, miscarriage management, contraception, abortion and more.
Despite misinformation about fetal viability and which procedures would be allowed under Issue 1 infiltrating the election early on, this protection for bodily autonomy passed in the Republican-controlled state, which voted for Trump twice.
Chicago Abortion Fund receives $1 million
Abortion funds are essential to the abortion care ecosystem as restrictions around the country force many people to travel across state lines to access care. According to the National Network of Abortion Funds, abortion funds typically run on donations to support folks with travel arrangements, childcare, food, and other costs associated with abortion services.
This year, the Chicago Abortion Fund (CAF) received a…
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