Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would reinstate a 24-hour waiting period before abortion care, despite a court ruling that paused enforcement after voters approved reproductive rights protections.
Tag: Reproductive rights
Posted inReproductive Health-
Nearly 1 in 4 people seeking abortions out of state chose Illinois. Here’s why.
by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Ohio Capital JournalApril 16, 2026 At Family Planning Associates in Chicago, in the office where staff take phone calls from potential abortion patients, a U.S. map colored in with red and green dry-erase markers notes the latest status of abortion access in every state. The map can change at any time. In […]
Posted inEQUITY
Black Women Face Higher Preterm Birth Rates in States With Abortion Bans, Study Finds
A new public health study is shedding light on the real-life impact of abortion bans—and the findings point to growing risks for Black women. Researchers found that in states with strict abortion restrictions, preterm birth rates among Black women increased beyond expected levels, raising urgent questions about access to care, systemic inequities, and maternal health outcomes in a post-Dobbs America.
Posted inElection24, Elections/voting, Via The AP
Republican Bernie Moreno wins Ohio Senate race, ending Sen. Sherrod Brown’s 18-year tenure
Republican Bernie Moreno wins Ohio U.S. Senate seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown. Moreno’s victory marks a shift in Ohio’s political landscape.
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, Election24, Elections/voting, GOVERNMENT, Let's Vote CLE (2020)
Election 2024 Politics & Gov: Three Ohio Supreme Court races on the November ballot will have a huge impact in the coming years
Three Ohio Supreme Court seats up for election will determine the court’s balance. The court’s decisions will impact issues such as reproductive rights, gerrymandering, and school vouchers.