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Abortion rally in New Hampshire mirrors the one in Washington
News > Politics
Abortion rally in New Hampshire mirrors the one in Washington
By TEDDY ROSENBLUTH
Concord Monitor
Published: 12/1/2021 9:53:23 PM
Modified: 12/1/2021 9:55:37 PM
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In Concord, they gathered in front of the Statehouse holding signs like “Bans off our bodies” as the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of arguments about the legality of a Mississippi law that prevents most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
In Washington, members of New Hampshire’s all-Democratic congressional delegation gathered in front of the nation’s highest court echoing the same message. U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster held a similar “Bans off our bodies” sign.
The New Hampshire rally included support for a bill, dubbed the Access to Abortion-care Act, that would prevent future legislation from limiting access to abortions.
“I grew up with the knowledge that I would have full control over my reproductive future — a right that allowed me to go to college, law school, have a career, run for office, and become a mother when I was ready,” said Becky Whitley, a Democratic state senator. “Unfortunately, it is no longer an option for us to count on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect our reproductive rights.”
As a woman of child-bearing age with two young children at home, Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka said imagining a place where women cannot access reproductive care was unfathomable.
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Abortion rally in New Hampshire mirrors the one in Washington
By TEDDY ROSENBLUTH
Concord Monitor
Published: 12/1/2021 9:53:23 PM
Modified: 12/1/2021 9:55:37 PM
Related stories
Supreme Court justices sound ready to restrict the right to abortion
In Concord, they gathered in front of the Statehouse holding signs like “Bans off our bodies” as the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of arguments about the legality of a Mississippi law that prevents most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
In Washington, members of New Hampshire’s all-Democratic congressional delegation gathered in front of the nation’s highest court echoing the same message. U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster held a similar “Bans off our bodies” sign.
The New Hampshire rally included support for a bill, dubbed the Access to Abortion-care Act, that would prevent future legislation from limiting access to abortions.
“I grew up with the knowledge that I would have full control over my reproductive future — a right that allowed me to go to college, law school, have a career, run for office, and become a mother when I was ready,” said Becky Whitley, a Democratic state senator. “Unfortunately, it is no longer an option for us to count on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect our reproductive rights.”
As a woman of child-bearing age with two young children at home, Sen. Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka said imagining a place where women cannot access reproductive care was unfathomable.
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