TAKE ACTION U.S. House to Vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act THIS FRIDAY – 9/24 Texas’s extreme abortion ban makes clear: We need a federal law that protects the right to abortion in every state. Congress must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) of 2021. Equal access to abortion care—everywhere—is essential for social…

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In a 5-4 vote the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the request to block Texas’ Senate Bill 8 extreme abortion ban. S.B. 8 takes effect immediately and forces almost all legal abortion in Texas to stop. The law bans abortion after just six weeks of pregnancy—before most women even know they’re pregnant, with no exception for…

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–Charlotte Baron What does June 1st, 2021 mean to you? For the woman of Lubbock, Texas, it was the day their rights were stripped away. Texas has been at the forefront of restrictions on a woman’s reproductive rights. By now, most of us are aware of the Texas “heartbeat” law that bans abortions after a…

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Opponents of abortion rights are using state legislatures to advance hundreds of extreme, unconstitutional and dangerous legislation – and we need Choice Matters supporters like you in the fight to push back. Since Trump left office, more than 560 abortion restrictions have been introduced, including 165 bans.  On July 23rd, the state of Mississippi formally asked the U.S. Supreme…

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Texas has passed the most extreme abortion ban since Roe. Since Trump left office – that’s just 6 months ago – 561 abortion restrictions have been introduced across 47 states (as of 6/7/21). 83 of those restrictions have been enacted across 16 states, including 10 bans. These anti-woman zealots are getting more cunning and venomous…

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EQ·UI·TY  /ˈekwədē/ freedom from bias or favoritism; something that is equitable EQ-UI-TA-BLE  \ ˈe-kwə-tə-bəl  dealing fairly and equally with all concerned EVERY YEAR. ALL YEAR LONG. DAY IN & DAY OUT. We at Choice Matters FIGHT for Reproductive EQUITY. The changes we need will only come through legislation. We MUST repeal the Hyde Amendment & pass Equity Access legislation in…

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Dear Friends and Allies, I am forwarding to you directions and information from our Fair Fight allies in Georgia. The run-off election is just over 3 weeks away. There is not time to lose! Remember: The holidays come every year, but a run-off election like this comes once in a lifetime! __________________ Hello friends, Thank…

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The movers and shakers rocking New York City’s northern suburbs. ~~~~ “Westchester is where it’s at.” “City & State’s Westchester Power 100 reflects those political trends, while also putting a spotlight on the business executives, labor leaders, academics, activists, advocates and others who are shaping the future of the county. “ ~~~~ “Catherine Lederer-Plaskett’s political…

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Dear Friends and Allies, After a slow exhale, take your right hand and put it over your left shoulder and pat yourself on the back. Each and every one of us has worked so hard to get here. President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris – How terrific is that!!! Savor the moment. Because the next…

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By Charlotte Baron Third-party voting may seem attractive because candidates can appear as a viable alternative. BUT, at the end of the day, they are not. The United States presidential elections are still a two-party fight, and the cost of a third-party candidate plays directly into the hands of the Republican Party – At least,…

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