The Western Wall Is Up

West Coast States Launch New Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Standing United on Protecting Abortion Access in face of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe vs. Wade

The governors of California, Oregon and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to our states.

This Multi-State Commitment affirms the governors’ commitment in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to strip away a constitutional right that has been in place for half a century, leaving abortion regulation to the states. The sweeping decision means that for patients in more than half the country, home to 33.6 million women, abortion care is illegal or inaccessible.

In a video message the governors share a powerful message that the West Coast will remain a place where reproductive health care will be accessible and protected.

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Ynotisay · M

I was glad to just read this statement from Newsom. And CA, OR and WA coming together is something we're seeing more of on some issues. Strength in numbers.

We will not sit on the sidelines and allow patients who seek reproductive care in our states or the doctors that provide that care to be intimidated with criminal prosecution,” Newsom said in a statement. “We refuse to go back, and we will fight like hell to protect our rights and our values.”

Vivaci

He’s my hero. @Ynotisay

Ynotisay · M

@Vivaci Yeah. I think he might be the real deal on the national stage. The talk is increasing and he's even seeming a little more wide-reaching with his statements lately. Might see him on the ticket.

Vivaci

@Ynotisay It’s about time we have an politically educated, and refined diplomat sensitive and sensible POTUS.

Ynotisay · M

@Vivaci Agreed. He's young, smart, compassionate and not a pushover. He's got a few platforms to run on right now that I think a lot of the country could get behind. He's a pragmatist, so the far Left will have something to complain about, but I think it's a good mix for federal office. We'll see.