The legislation serves as an "organizing tool" that could "lay the groundwork" for the repeal of Colorado's ban on public abortion funding, said Karla Gonzales Garcia, director of Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights.
Texas legislators shovel millions into fake clinics that promote an anti-choice agenda. Only a small portion of the funding pays for assistance, such as maternity clothing, baby clothing, and diapers.
Many proponents of these bans, including former Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, claim a concern for the well-being of babies and women. Yet, they have otherwise failed to commit themselves to advancing equity and protections along those lines.
Shame on the Washington Post for giving space to Kevin Williamson's deeply flawed views. There is nothing redeemable in recycling old, sexist ideas that ignore the realities of what it means to be pregnant in this country.
“This bill is one more example of state politicians, emboldened by the Trump-Pence administration, carrying out policy after policy that strip away people’s freedoms and access to care."
The HHS investigation comes as the agency's Office of Civil Rights is taking steps to open a Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, or health-care discrimination wing.
Rohingya women and girls have suffered unspeakable atrocities of rape and they’re still suffering, yet the United States has pulled its aid to the organizations doing the most to address the crisis.