LOCAL HEADLINES: As GOP Pushes Abortion Bans, Dems Fight For Choice
June 30, 2022
Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Democratic state parties and local leaders across the country held events yesterday blasting Republicans for their decades-long campaign to strip Americans of their reproductive rights and ban abortion, even in cases of rape and incest.
Here’s a look at what they’re reading in the states:
In Georgia:
- WSBTV: GA Democrats Call Out Republicans’ Dangerous Anti-choice Agenda
- CW Atlanta: Georgia Democrats Call Out Republicans
In Indiana:
- WTWO: IN Dems push back against potential abortion law changes
- Courier & Press: Evansville city councilor, Indiana Democrats speak out against Roe decision
- WTHI: Indiana Democrats discuss Roe V. Wade, and how it will impact the state
In Michigan:
- MLive: Dem lawmakers on Dobbs decision: GOP is coming for LGBTQ rights, contraceptives next
- Fox Detroit: Michigan Democrats push to protect reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade is overturned
- Michigan Public Radio: Michigan Democrats make abortion-centered election pitch
- Michigan Advance: House Dems say they need voters’ help to protect abortion access in Michigan
- 9&10 News: House Dems Push for Voter Turnout in Abortion Rights Fight
In Nebraska:
- KETV: Nebraska Democratic Party holds abortion rights rally at 90th and Dodge
- Nebraska TV: NDP comes to Kearney to encourage people to vote, support women’s reproductive rights
In New Hampshire:
- New Hampshire Union Leader: NH Dems Warn with GOP Control More Abortion Restrictions on the Way
In Pennsylvania:
- WGAL: Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers rally in support of reproductive rights
- ABC 27: Pennsylvania democrats vow to put abortion on the ballot
- Penn Live: Pa. Democrats hold 2 rallies as part of ‘call to action’ to protect abortion rights
- City and State Pennsylvania: ‘Ready to rumble’: Democrats urge voters to keep Roe in mind ahead of fall midterms