In a recent rally, Donald Trump took his so-called commitment to “protecting” women to a chilling extreme. Speaking in Wisconsin, he declared he would protect women “whether the women like it or not” if he wins a second term. His words, far from reassuring, offer a stark glimpse into his mindset. This mindset views women […]
On Tuesday, the City of New Orleans filed an ordinance that prohibits law enforcement and City departments from using public funds to prosecute abortions. Enforcing the state's trigger law banning abortion is the "lowest priority for the City," the ordinance says.
Despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows state governments the right to determine a woman's access to safe and legal abortions, Louisiana women may still have an opportunity to receive the procedure in an approved health care setting. City Council President Helena Moreno tweeted recently that "solutions for #roevwadeoverturned include providing services on […]
Abortion Providers Challenge Trigger Laws in Louisiana After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Center for Reproductive Rights and Boies Schiller Flexner Seek Emergency Relief as Clinics Forced to Close Breaking: In response, a Louisiana judge has granted a temporary restraining order temporarily blocking the trigger bans from taking effect. 06.27.22 (PRESS RELEASE) — In the aftermath […]
Over the past month, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a raft of decisions that overturn decades of precedence and Constitutional doctrine. Many expect that there is more coming, particularly with the expected overturn of Roe v Wade coming later this summer. Here's a rundown of some recent decisions handed down by the Court.
The House Committee on Health and Welfare approved two anti-abortion bills in bipartisan votes on Tuesday.
The U.S. Supreme Court's leaked draft decision that could overturn Roe V. Wade and give state legislatures and their governors the power over abortion law has riled up many pro-choice feminists including District 91 State Rep. Mandie Landry. Last week when Landry heard Louisiana's five female state senators boast that they were united against abortion, […]
Louisiana senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy, as well as Representative Steve Scalise, joined 37 other senators and 167 other representatives in signing an amicus brief on Thursday asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision on Roe v. Wade. The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision granting women the right to seek an abortion […]
Big Easy Magazine presents two perspectives on the Roe v. Wade movie script that we obtained.
The fight for female reproductive freedom is far from over. In fact, as Republicans fight to whip up enough votes to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, the larger fight over reproductive freedoms may be just beginning.
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