Abortion


Broward For Progress, MoveOn and other Florida activists march to send a message that abortion access must be protected.
Floridians would vote to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution, poll shows

To demonstrate broad support across the state, sponsors of the “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion” are focusing their petition drive on 10 specific congressional districts.

Supporters of Issue 1 cheer at a watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Biden celebrates abortion rights wins in elections, calls for restoration of Roe

These wins indicate that reproductive rights remain a potent issue for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.

Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Every Florida House Republican voted for an anti-abortion extremist for Speaker

Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.

Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy

Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.

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Florida Latinas Would Suffer Under DeSantis’ Abortion Bans, Report Finds

If the Florida Supreme Court ultimately approves Gov. Ron DeSantis' 15-week abortion ban, which would trigger his six-week ban to go into effect 30 days later, it could disproportionately hurt Latinas in Florida.

What the 2024 Republican candidates are saying about abortion bans

The Republican presidential primary field is full of anti-abortion candidates, but amid massive electoral backlash to abortion bans, some candidates are attempting to backpedal or soften their stances on the campaign trail, or ignore the issue altogether.

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How Floridians Are Fighting DeSantis’ Abortion Ban

Alejandra Rondon, Latinx constituency manager at Florida Rising, the state’s largest independent political progressive organization, talked to Floricua about the ongoing efforts to give voters the power to protect women's right to choose across the state.