Georgia Democrats push to get abortion rights on November ballot

This week, the Georgia Democrats have pounded the drum in support of reproductive care and abortion rights. Wednesday, State Representative Kim Schofield held a press conference to highlight her House Resolution that would codify abortion rights into state law. House Resolution 836 would establish ‘a fundamental right to reproductive freedom and such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon.’& According to Schofield’s bill, it says every individual has a fundamental right to reproductive freedom that entails the right to make and effectuate decisions about all matters relating to pregnancy, including, but not limited to, prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, sterilization, abortion care, miscarriage care, and fertility care. In states that have put it on the ballot, the voters have overwhelmingly shown up and showed out that they want access to abortion. For example, Ohio voters supported a measure that codified abortion rights up until the fetus is viable in November 2023. The right to abortion is available until 22 weeks. Also in Kansas, voters defeated a constitutional amendment by a 60-40 margin that, if it were successful, would have banned reproductive care and abortions.& “What we are seeking is work that saves lives,” says State Rep. Park...