Anti-choice Republicans in Washington have been plotting this move for decades. All over the country, abortion opponents have passed a barrage of unconstitutional laws with one aim — challenging Roe v. Wade in the hopes that a conservative Supreme Court would take up the fight. In this case, Mississippi Republicans passed a law that bans abortions after 15 weeks, with limited exceptions. Advocates standing up to the right-wing legislature say that is too early for people to save enough money and make the trek to the single abortion clinic in Mississippi. Here’s the bottom line: The decision about whether or not to have an abortion should be made between a woman and her doctor. Folks across the country should have the right to a safe, legal, and accessible abortion. Period.
We cannot move backwards. Colorado was a leader in legalizing abortion — six years before Roe v. Wade. I will always fight for reproductive justice and to ensure everyone has safe and legal access to the healthcare they need. Thank you, Michael |