Posts in Gender / Repro. Rights
Tell your Senators: Bring Reproductive Justice to a Vote!

This week, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) is hearing Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, where Mississippi is arguing to overturn Roe v. Wade. It is important to call our Senators and tell them to bring the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) to the Senate floor for a vote.

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Tell Gov. Newsom to keep his promise to sign SB24! - Call by Oct 13

SB24, which would make medication abortion available in student health centers at California's state colleges and universities, passed both houses of the legislature last session, but Gov. Brown vetoed it. Gov. Newsom said he would sign it into law if it passed the legislature again. It has done so, and he now needs to keep his promise.


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Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act was included in a defense and health spending bill passed last month. However, it was only granted a short-term reauthorization until Dec. 7. This new version contains language about letting law enforcement officials take weapons from domestic abusers who can’t legally own them, and significantly increases funding for rape crisis centers.

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