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Reuters World News
Abortion and reproductive justice on the ballot
Oct 19, 2024
Rachel Sweet, a former Planned Parenthood lobbyist known for her impactful campaigns in Kansas and Kentucky, teams up with Bianca Flowers, a U.S. race and justice correspondent focusing on reproductive rights for Black women in Georgia. Together, they dive deep into the fight for abortion rights, examining grassroots efforts in Missouri and the significance of Amendment 3. The conversation highlights the healthcare inequities Black women face and the potential political impact of reproductive justice on upcoming elections.
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- Activists in Missouri are focusing on nonpartisan approaches to rally support for abortion rights ahead of the November ballot.
- Reproductive justice movements in Georgia aim to address systemic healthcare inequities impacting Black women and mobilize support for maternal health.
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Abortion Rights Campaigns in Conservative States
Efforts to secure abortion rights in conservative states have gained momentum since the fall of Roe v. Wade, with Missouri set to vote on Amendment 3. Rachel Sweet, a key activist, previously led successful campaigns in Kansas and Kentucky, defeating measures aimed at restricting abortion rights. Her strategic focus emphasizes reaching out to Republican and independent voters, advocating for a nonpartisan approach to the issue. By finding common ground, she aims to unite disparate groups around the belief that government should not regulate access to abortion excessively.
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