DeWine names new ODH Director Stephanie McCloud
Columbus — Gov. Mike DeWine has named Stephanie McCloud to be the next Director of the Ohio Department of Health. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “In picking Stephanie McCloud to lead the Ohio Department of Health, Governor DeWine has appeased anti-abortion zealots. McCloud has long been an opponent of abortion access and […]
Jennifer Brunner wins state justice and Jennifer Branch wins county judgeship
Columbus — The AP has called the Supreme Court of Ohio race for Jennifer Brunner. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell have packed the federal court system with far-right extremists. As a result, the Supreme Court of Ohio is more important than ever in protecting abortion access in […]
US Supreme Court compromised, Ohio voters choose new legislature
Cleveland — With the US Senate poised to vote on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland released the following statement: “Donald Trump has teamed up with Mitch McConnell and Republicans in the US Senate to undermine the integrity and faith in our judicial branch. Today’s vote on […]
Ohio Department of Health report: 2019 Ohio abortion rate continues trend
Cleveland — The annual Induced Abortions in Ohio report was released from the Ohio Department of Health today. The total number of abortions in 2019 was 20,102. Of those, 18,913 were obtained by Ohioans. This constitutes a 2% decrease over 2018 when there were 20,425 abortions. The previous rate of change was a 2.3% drop […]
Amy Coney Barrett unfit for the U.S. Supreme Court
Cleveland — Donald Trump has named Amy Coney Barrett as his selection for the U.S. Supreme Court. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Being able to have an abortion or continue a pregnancy is a fundamental human right. You, and only you, should be able to make that decision about your body and […]
Mayor Ginther urged to reimagine safety in Columbus
Columbus — Today, a group of 11 organizations sent a letter to members of Columbus City Council and Mayor Ginther urging them to deliver on their promise to reimagine safety in the city of Columbus. The letter reads in part: “Police brutality is a reproductive freedom, reproductive justice, and LGBTQIA+ issue. At a time when the […]
Ohio Reaction to Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Cleveland — Upon hearing the news that US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed, the following statement was released by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland: “We are heartbroken by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and extend our deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and admirers. Each and every one […]
Portman Spreads Lies about Abortion Medication
Cleveland — Rob Portman was one of 20 senators who signed on to a letter to the FDA making misleading claims of the safety record of mifepristone, a commonly used medication for patients seeking an abortion. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Medication abortion is a common, FDA-approved method for ending an early […]
Endorsement update from NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio
Cleveland — NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, the state’s leading advocate for reproductive freedom, today announced their latest endorsements and recommendations for the November 3, 2020 general election. Today’s release includes a recommendation for the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, and additional endorsements for the Ohio Legislature. All endorsements and recommendations […]
NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue and NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland Respond to News That Anti-Choice Extremist John Kasich Is Expected to Speak at DNC
Columbus — Today, news broke that former Ohio Governor John Kasich (R), an anti-choice extremist who used his time in office to attack reproductive freedom, is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention next month. NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue released the following statement in response: “The convention is a reflection of our […]