Reproductive Rights

What’s Next For Reproductive Rights in NC

By Patrick Zarcone / January 20, 2023 / Comments Off on What’s Next For Reproductive Rights in NC

The North Carolina Legislature is now back for its new two-year session and it’s likely the biggest battle will be over abortion restrictions. It’s well-known that North Carolina Republicans are opposed to abortion, but there is some disagreement between Senate leader Phil Berger and House speaker Tim Moore on when to ban the medical procedure…

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Gov. Roy Cooper keeps his veto power; abortion remains safe – but not secure – in North Carolina

By Patrick Zarcone / November 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Gov. Roy Cooper keeps his veto power; abortion remains safe – but not secure – in North Carolina

Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power remains intact, but just barely, after Republicans failed to get a supermajority in the state House.

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North Carolinians could send as many as 10 seditionists to Washington in this November’s midterms

By Patrick Zarcone / October 27, 2022 / Comments Off on North Carolinians could send as many as 10 seditionists to Washington in this November’s midterms

There’s a ton at stake in the upcoming midterm elections but the most important issue isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Americans’ rights – such as reproductive, voting and LGBTQ+ – are all at risk this November. Also at risk? Our democracy. Nearly 300 Republicans who in some way supported the Jan. 6 insurrection and…

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Future of abortion in NC hinges on just a handful of legislative races

By Patrick Zarcone / September 30, 2022 / Comments Off on Future of abortion in NC hinges on just a handful of legislative races

Voters need to know that every state Senate and House race this fall is going to be integral to keeping abortion legal in North Carolina.

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If Republicans love states’ rights so much, they should put abortion on the ballot

By Patrick Zarcone / September 9, 2022 / Comments Off on If Republicans love states’ rights so much, they should put abortion on the ballot

A recent poll showed that “Americans overwhelmingly would like to be able to vote on an abortion measure on their state ballot.” The poll also revealed that Americans, by an almost 2-to-1 margin, would vote in favor of making abortion legal.

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US House votes to restore abortion rights

By Patrick Zarcone / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on US House votes to restore abortion rights

U.S. House Democrats have pushed forth a bill to restore abortion rights nationwide following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Governor Roy Cooper, and local leaders fight for North Carolinians reproductive freedom

By Alanna Joyner / July 7, 2022 / Comments Off on Governor Roy Cooper, and local leaders fight for North Carolinians reproductive freedom

Across the country, extremist Republican politicians are increasingly proposing and enacting bans on abortions following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Amid Republican politician’s campaign to strip away reproductive health care access from millions, several states are passing measures to defend the right to reproductive freedom.Through an executive order signed by Governor…

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

By Alanna Joyner / June 29, 2022 / Comments Off on Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Last week’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade will usher in a United States not seen in half a century, with Americans no longer having the constitutional right to control their own reproductive choices.  In a 5-4 vote, powered by its conservative majority, the high court stripped away a well established fundamental right for…

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New poll finds a majority of Americans want abortion laws to remain the same

By Alanna Joyner / June 22, 2022 / Comments Off on New poll finds a majority of Americans want abortion laws to remain the same

A recent national poll found that 61 percent of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases. The Pew Research Center survey also found that a majority of Americans believe that “the decision about whether to have an abortion should belong solely to the pregnant woman”. The findings come weeks after…

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North Carolina communities and advocates push for change amid Roe V. Wade opinion

By Alanna Joyner / May 11, 2022 / Comments Off on North Carolina communities and advocates push for change amid Roe V. Wade opinion

While the draft from the Supreme Court to dismantle the fundamental right to abortion was a shock to millions of Americans, advocates around the nation have been sounding the alarm for months. In North Carolina, advocates have been seeing the writing on the wall for years, and understand the importance of protecting reproductive health for…

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