Well it’s all just shitty and confusing because each state has its own laws that are constantly being activated, passed by state congress, and temporarily or permanently being struck down by state or federal judges and maybe reinstated by other judges higher up. It’s quite hard to keep track of for the average person.
Many women are refusing to take jobs in anti-abortion states. It is generally recognized that states can’t prevent people from traveling to receive medical care, but that hasn’t stopped the craziest republicans from trying to pass unconstitutional laws.
Abortion by medication still hasn’t been successfully outlawed, so that is a possible option almost everywhere if you get telehealth services. However a judge in Florida tried to revoke a popular drug’s FDA (food & drug administration) approval unilaterally which was a blatant power grab.
There have been an increase of news stories about women forced to endure terrible denials of medical care. All national elections since the Roe V Wade overturning have seen republicans underperform. Especially if there is an abortion rights referendum (direct democracy) on the ballot. But not all states allow referendums, and even if they do, a petition is required first. Most states are relatively close to another state where abortion is allowed, but not everyone can afford to travel.
In some states, hospitals or women’s health centers close altogether because of the unclear regulatory environment makes it hard to know what will get them in trouble. I see a story like that every month or two.
Well it’s all just shitty and confusing because each state has its own laws that are constantly being activated, passed by state congress, and temporarily or permanently being struck down by state or federal judges and maybe reinstated by other judges higher up. It’s quite hard to keep track of for the average person.
Many women are refusing to take jobs in anti-abortion states. It is generally recognized that states can’t prevent people from traveling to receive medical care, but that hasn’t stopped the craziest republicans from trying to pass unconstitutional laws.
Abortion by medication still hasn’t been successfully outlawed, so that is a possible option almost everywhere if you get telehealth services. However a judge in Florida tried to revoke a popular drug’s FDA (food & drug administration) approval unilaterally which was a blatant power grab.
There have been an increase of news stories about women forced to endure terrible denials of medical care. All national elections since the Roe V Wade overturning have seen republicans underperform. Especially if there is an abortion rights referendum (direct democracy) on the ballot. But not all states allow referendums, and even if they do, a petition is required first. Most states are relatively close to another state where abortion is allowed, but not everyone can afford to travel.
In some states, hospitals or women’s health centers close altogether because of the unclear regulatory environment makes it hard to know what will get them in trouble. I see a story like that every month or two.