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Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Despite Public Opinion

July 1, 2022

By Karen Stokes Last Friday, the Supreme Court voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, on a 5-4 vote, a nearly 50-year-old ruling that protected a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Karen Stokes, Roe v. Wade, United States Supreme Court

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Know Your Rights, Know the Law, Educate Others

July 1, 2022

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Last week, Roe V. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protected women’s right to an abortion, was overturned. This decision came from the highest … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, Roe v. Wade, United States Supreme Court

Milwaukee, Women of Color, Would Disproportionately Feel Effects if Roe v. Wade is Overturned

June 3, 2022

By Matt Martinez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Matt Martinez, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Justice, Roe v. Wade

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Precedent Be Dammed

December 4, 2021

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Kavanaugh and A Nation’s Short Memory on Abortion Susan Collins we told you so. From the rafters to the floor, women were shouting at their … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, United States Supreme Court

Thousands Rally for Reproductive Freedom

October 2, 2021

MADISON, Wis. — Today thousands of people are expected to come together through over 500 events across the country in support of reproductive freedom. The national day of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Health, Reproductive Justice

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Texas Abortion Ban: Women Are Ready for This Fight

September 4, 2021

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There are days that I have asked the question: Am I Black first or am I a woman first? The reality is that the world sees my skin before it … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor

Planned Parenthood Opens New Healthcare Services location on Water Street

October 21, 2017

By Nyesha Stone After three years of discussion and raising funds, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin opened a new facility in Milwaukee on Oct. 9. The new facility on 435 S. Water St. provides … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Nyesha Stone, Planned Parenthood

Abortion Case in Texas

March 12, 2016

By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall A black wool crepe drape hung over the chair of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. The Supreme Court must decide if a Texas law places an unconstitutional burden … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, House Bill 2, United States Supreme Court

Wisconsin Assembly Considers Bill That Would De-fund Planned Parenthood

September 4, 2015

By Ariele Vaccaro A new bill that would give the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) priority over Planned Parenthood for Title X funding garnered passionate support and opposition during … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Ariele Vaccaro, Assembly Bill 310, Beth Hartung, Department of Health Services, Planned Parenthood, Title X Funding

Wisconsin WOMEN VOTE! Launches New Ad Highlights Walker’s “Invasive” Record on Women

October 25, 2014

Ad focuses on Walker’s work to pass one of the most restrictive laws in the country forcing some Wisconsin women to undergo invasive transvaginal ultrasounds WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY’s List, the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Abortion, Emily's List, Mary Burke, Scott Walker, Stephanie Schriock, Transvaginal Ultrasounds

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