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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strategic move, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has released a pivotal memo detailing its plan to leverage ballot measures across the United States to …
DLCC Targets Ballot Measures to Bolster Reproductive Rights and Legislative Power in 2024 Elections Read More
ERIE, PA — In a significant boost to his campaign, Ryan Bizzarro, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party-endorsed candidate for State Treasurer, has garnered endorsements from two prominent women’s rights organizations: the …
Ryan Bizzarro Secures Key Endorsements from Women’s Rights Groups in Pennsylvania State Treasurer Race Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has reignited the national debate on abortion, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account Monday to articulate what many are …
Trump Declares Abortion a State Matter, Sparking Political Firestorm Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates has announced its support for State Senator Carolyn Comitta (D-Chester) in her bid for re-election, spotlighting her unwavering commitment to reproductive health …
Planned Parenthood Backs State Senator Carolyn Comitta for Re-Election Amid Reproductive Rights Battle Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called on health insurers across the state to broaden access to contraception, including the newly approved over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill. …
Governor Shapiro Advocates for Broader Access to Contraception in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark ruling that could significantly impact reproductive rights in Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court declared the 1982 Abortion Control Act, which barred Medicaid from covering …
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down 1982 Abortion Control Act, Paving Way for Reproductive Rights Victory Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with five other governors from the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, is advocating for full insurance coverage of the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control …
Governor Josh Shapiro and Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urge Federal Support for Over-the-Counter Birth Control Coverage Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is strongly encouraging consumers, particularly those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, to be well-informed when selecting reproductive health care providers …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Advocates for Informed Choices in Reproductive Health Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion services in the state from legal repercussions imposed by other states. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States’ Prosecutions Read More