Women of color experience much higher unintended pregnancy rates than their white counterparts. As a group they also suffer higher rates of chronic diseases, including pregnancy-related conditions, which can be prevented with consistent use of contraceptives. The new regulation guaranteeing access to contraception without a co-pay will help greatly with these and other health issues.
When used correctly, condoms are a very good form of birth control and the only method (other than abstinence) that can prevent STDs. Unfortunately, new research shows that too many people are not using them correctly.
The Governor's flippant comment suggesting these women "work somewhere else" is a verbal strike against women's right to participate as equals in society and access a full range of preventive healthcare, while their male counterparts retain a full range of preventive care.
