California’s Fight for Abortion Rights

In the wake of May’s leaked Supreme Court majority draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that protects the right to abortion, Democratic lawmakers in California have introduced a bill that would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s Constitution. As one of the most progressive states in America, California has long been a hub for safe and legal abortion for both locals and those living in neighboring states. Even so, as abortion rights have come increasingly under attack, many pro-choice legislators, organizations, and activists in the state have felt a growing need to ensure long-term protection…. Read Full Article