Pride and Perseverance
As Pride month comes to a close, we look back on the month of June as one that pushed us, challenged us, and called us to do more. We must never forget that Pride began as an act of protest by a Black trans woman. That protest continues.
Lawsuit filed to block mandatory delay and extra appointment for abortion care
The law would cause excessive hardship for low-income Iowans, many who must take time off work or school, arrange and pay for child care, and often drive hours to get health care.
What June Medical Services V. Russo Could Mean for Access to Care
June Medical Services v. Russo not only threatens access to care, it also brings up the issue of “third-party standing” and whether it is applicable in abortion cases. If the Court rules that physicians and health centers no longer have “third-party standing,” it will make it much more difficult for unnecessary abortion restrictions to be challenged in the courts.
Erin Davison-Rippey on the endorsement of Joe Biden
Vice President Joe Biden is the best choice for Iowa and our country.
Statement on So Called "Waiting Period" Legislation
In the dead of night and without any public input, these leaders spent the final hours of the 2020 legislative session pushing through a 24-hour waiting period for Iowans who are getting an abortion. They took this action even though legislators received thousands of phone calls and emails this session from constituents in support of sexual and reproductive freedom.
Statement on Police Reform and Accountability Bill Becoming Law
Iowa made remarkable progress last night, thanks to the Iowa Legislative Black Caucus and organizers for Black Lives Matter Des Moines, along with Black, Indigenous and people of color leading organizations across Iowa—and the Iowans who showed up in the streets to demand justice.
Iowa House Begins Debate on Legislation to Amend Iowa Constitution and End Iowans’ Right to Abortion
Iowans do not want their representatives to push through a constitutional amendment, let alone to focus on stripping away our rights while we are in this urgent fight to address systemic racism and policy brutality, all while we continue to battle a global pandemic.
Planned Parenthood Re-Opens Limited Services at Sioux City Health Center to Meet Community Need
Sexual and reproductive health care needs don’t stop during a pandemic and Iowans in the Sioux City area need these services, especially now.
Joint Statement from Planned Parenthood and ACLU of Iowa on Appeal to Iowa Supreme Court
As the district court recognized, the state violated the Iowa Constitution's promise of equal protection by attempting to block these grants. Importantly, during this appeal, we will be able to continue to provide these vital programs to Iowans in need of them across our state.
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