Today in sad but not surprising news…
According to a new Guttmacher report, in the last decade, the percent of all reproductive-age women living in states hostile to abortion rights has jumped from about a third to more than half.
What exactly does “hostile” mean? Pretty much what you’d expect: A whole slew of laws – from ultrasound requirements, waiting periods, insurance bans, etc – designed to put as many barriers as possible between a woman and the abortion she wants to have.
As more and more states – especially in the Midwest and South – continue to pass record numbers of restrictive laws, more and more women are slipping into hostile territory. And, sadly, the trend shows no signs of stopping in 2012.
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It’s safe to say that 100% of American women live in places that don’t respect their reproductive rights.
I was surprised to see that Arizona and West Virginia are supportive states considering the politics that arise from them. I am happy to say that dispite the overwelling non-supportive mid west neighbors Illinois continues to be more progressive. Finally a welcoming reason to be living here! Keep the faith girls! Voice your Rights!
Wow. IL is this one pink area in a sea of red. SO glad I live here. Also, we need to organise a million women and march to congress. Cause this is Bullsh*t!