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politics1 year ago

Abortion Rights Gain Momentum in Key States After 2024 Ballot Measures

In the 2024 election, voters in 10 U.S. states decided on measures related to abortion access, with seven states enshrining or further protecting abortion rights in their constitutions, while three states failed to pass such measures, maintaining strict bans. This follows the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which allowed states to set their own abortion laws. Currently, 13 states have nearly ceased all abortion services, and four have enacted six-week bans. The election results reflect a varied landscape of abortion access across the country.

via ABC News|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#politics
politics1 year ago

Abortion Rights Secure Wins in Majority of State Ballot Measures

In the 2024 elections, voters in 10 U.S. states decided on measures related to abortion access, with seven states enshrining or further protecting abortion rights in their constitutions, while three states failed to pass such measures, maintaining strict bans. This follows the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which allowed states to individually regulate abortion. Currently, 13 states have nearly ceased all abortion services, and four have enacted six-week bans. The article provides a detailed state-by-state breakdown of current abortion laws and recent ballot measure outcomes.

via ABC News|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#politics
politics1 year ago

Trump's Impact on Abortion Access: Future Challenges and Political Dynamics

Abortion rights advocates express concern that a second Trump presidency could threaten nationwide abortion access, despite Trump's claims against a federal ban. Experts warn that federal actions, such as limiting medication abortion or misusing the Comstock Act, could undermine state protections. Recent ballot initiatives in states like Missouri show support for abortion rights, but advocates stress these measures are not a comprehensive solution. They emphasize the need to hold the incoming administration accountable for maintaining and expanding abortion access.

via ABC News|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

Post-Election: Shifts in Abortion Access Across the U.S.

In the recent elections, voters in seven states approved measures to expand abortion rights, even in traditionally conservative areas, while also electing Republicans who may support a nationwide abortion ban. This reflects a complex voter sentiment where support for personal freedoms coexists with backing anti-abortion candidates. Despite Vice President Harris' campaign efforts, Trump's stance on abortion did not significantly impact his electoral success. The potential for a Republican-controlled government raises concerns about future national abortion restrictions, even as state-level protections are enacted.

via Axios|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#elections
politics1 year ago

DNC to Virtually Nominate Biden Before Chicago Convention Amid Ohio Concerns

Ohio Republicans are facing criticism for attempting to make it harder for citizens to influence ballot initiatives, particularly on redistricting and minimum wage. House Bill 1 and House Bill 271 are central to the controversy, with opponents arguing these measures are designed to suppress grassroots movements and give undue power to the Attorney General. The GOP's actions follow a series of failed ballot initiatives and are seen as efforts to counteract recent losses on issues like abortion rights and marijuana legalization.

via Ohio Capital Journal|
#ballot-initiatives#gop#minimum-wage
politics1 year ago

"2024: The Battle for Abortion Rights on the Ballot"

Abortion rights advocates are pursuing ballot initiatives in over a dozen states to restore, protect, or block access, facing challenges from new state laws, Republican efforts, and internal movement struggles. Florida's conservative Supreme Court approved a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion access into the state constitution, sparking Democratic optimism despite the state's unique 60% vote requirement for ballot measures. National Democrats see these initiatives as opportunities to boost campaigns, but internal divides exist over policy and strategy, with some states allowing more restrictions than others. Grassroots groups face fundraising struggles, while national organizations focus on states with opportunities to protect or restore expansive abortion rights.

via CNN|
#abortion-rights#ballot-initiatives#democratic-strategy
politics1 year ago

"Missouri Republicans' Efforts to Limit Citizens' Power in Amending Constitution Gain Traction"

Missouri's Republican-led Legislature is advancing proposals to make it more difficult for citizens to amend the state constitution through ballot initiatives, including raising the threshold for approval and requiring a majority of congressional districts for passage. Critics argue that these changes would deny citizens their right to participate in democracy, while supporters claim it's about protecting the state constitution from out-of-state influence. The move comes amid a wave of ballot initiatives becoming law in several states, and as the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the use of ballot measures to protect or restrict reproductive rights.

via PBS NewsHour|
#ballot-initiatives#constitutional-amendments#missouri
politics1 year ago

"Efforts to Restrict Voter Influence on Abortion Rights Gain Traction in GOP-Led States"

Republican-led legislatures in states like Missouri and Mississippi are pushing measures to limit voters' ability to determine abortion rights through ballot initiatives, sparking criticism from Democrats and abortion rights advocates who argue that these efforts undermine democratic processes. The proposed measures include banning abortion initiatives from statewide ballots and requiring initiatives to win a majority vote in multiple congressional districts, with critics accusing Republicans of attempting to control who can vote and on what subjects. Similar efforts to target the ballot initiative process have been seen in other states, with Democrats pledging to make abortion rights a central campaign topic in upcoming elections.

via ABC News|
#abortion-rights#ballot-initiatives#democratic-process
legal2 years ago

"Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Minimum Wage and Paid Time Off"

The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a case involving the "adopt and amend" strategy used by Republicans in the state legislature to weaken two 2018 ballot initiatives that aimed to increase the minimum wage and require paid sick leave. The court's decision could potentially triple the minimum wage for tipped workers and mandate paid time off for all businesses in the state.

via MLive.com|
#ballot-initiatives#legal#michigan-supreme-court
elections2 years ago

"Key Election Results: Dayton, Ankeny, Jeffco, Oakwood, and Tipp City"

The Montgomery County Board of Elections in Ohio experienced technical difficulties and did not publish final, unofficial election results on their website. However, the Dayton Daily News provided the most recent available results. The article highlights various election updates, including the rejection of a school levy in Centerville, a close mayoral race in Trotwood, the victory of incumbents in the Dayton city commission race, and the passing of ballot initiatives for abortion and recreational marijuana in Ohio. Additionally, errors in ballot language affected the Yellow Springs Village Council and Cedar Cliff School Board races in Greene County.

via Dayton Daily News|
#ballot-initiatives#election-results#elections
politics2 years ago

"Missouri Judge Schools GOP Candidates on Abortion Petition Language"

Republican judge Jon Beetem in Missouri has ruled against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's misleading and inaccurate summaries for proposed abortion-rights ballot initiatives. Ashcroft, who is running for governor, attempted to block access to the ballot initiative process by distorting the truth. The Missouri Court of Appeals unanimously upheld Beetem's rewritten summaries, stating that Ashcroft's summaries were insufficient, unfair, inaccurate, and misleading. Ashcroft and his ally Attorney General Andrew Bailey plan to appeal the decision. The case highlights the importance of fair and accurate wording for ballot initiatives, allowing voters to make informed decisions.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#jay-ashcroft
politics2 years ago

"Missouri's Abortion Ban Faces Potential Revisions as GOP-led Group Voices Support"

Missouri's strict abortion ban, which went into effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, is facing opposition from both sides of the abortion rights debate. Republican Jamie Corley, founder of the Missouri Women and Family Research Fund, has submitted six proposed ballot initiatives that would establish abortion exceptions, including cases of fatal fetal abnormalities, incest, or rape. However, some abortion rights supporters argue that Corley's proposals don't go far enough and are pushing for more expansive initiatives. Abortion rights advocates in Missouri also face challenges from Republican elected officials who are attempting to make it harder for any abortion-related initiative to make it onto the ballot or pass.

via Wisconsin Public Radio|
#abortion#abortion-rights#ballot-initiatives
politics2 years ago

Democratic Legislators Respond to Measure 110 Overhaul Initiative

Political operatives have filed twin ballot initiatives in Oregon aimed at overhauling Measure 110, the 2020 ballot measure that decriminalized possession of hard drugs. The proposed initiatives would transfer oversight of Measure 110 funding to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission and recriminalize possession of hard drugs, making treatment mandatory. The top Democratic legislators in the state, including Gov. Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, and Speaker of the House Dan Rayfield, have remained noncommittal on the effort, expressing the need to address the addiction crisis but refraining from endorsing the specific proposals.

via Willamette Week|
#addiction-treatment#ballot-initiatives#drug-decriminalization
politics2 years ago

The Political Power Play of Abortion Measures and Bans in the US.

Abortion rights advocates are turning to citizen-led ballot initiatives to counter the 13 states that have completely banned abortions since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In the 2022 midterms, voters in conservative states rejected proposals restricting abortion access, while voters in progressive states passed initiatives to enshrine abortion rights into their state constitutions. Both sides are proposing abortion-related ballot initiatives ahead of statewide elections in 2023 and 2024, with some Republican-led states seeking to make it harder for citizens to change laws or state constitutions through ballot initiatives.

via Yahoo News|
#abortion#ballot-initiatives#democrats
politics2 years ago

Ohio Republicans attempt to rewrite rules on abortion rights amidst upcoming special election.

Republicans in Ohio are attempting to make it harder for advocates to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by requiring a supermajority vote for ballot measures. This comes as Ohio law currently allows voters to amend the state constitution by a direct vote with a simple majority. The move is part of a wider trend by Republican legislators to restrict the ability to pass initiatives by a direct vote. Voting rights advocates warn that this measure will affect all of democracy, not just abortion, and will make it increasingly hard for the people's voice to be heard in a state that does not listen to the voice of the people.

via The Guardian US|
#abortion-rights#ballot-initiatives#ohio