Reproductive rights groups launch billboards in Ohio highlighting lawmakers’ attempts to outlaw abortion entirely, criminalize women and doctors
Columbus — Monday, five billboards went up in Columbus and Cleveland calling attention to efforts by Ohio lawmakers to criminalize and punish women and doctors for seeking or performing abortion. The billboards direct Ohioans to visit http://AbortionWithoutPunishment.org/Ohio Map of billboard locations. Photos of two Columbus billboards: Spring St. and 5th St. State St. and High […]
Statement on ODH ruling on Toledo’s abortion clinic
Columbus — Today, the Ohio Department of Health released the Hearing Examiner’s Report and Recommendation following their investigation of claims against Capital Care Toledo and a $40,000 fine ODH proposed for the clinic. Finding that “this case did not involve serious or life-threatening harm,” the hearing officer found that four of the five claims from […]
Statement on debate question on abortion
Columbus — In response to gubernatorial debate discussion of abortion in Ohio, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Tonight, Rich Cordray was asked about the abortion bans being considered by the Republican majority in the Ohio legislature. Rich Cordray and Betty Sutton understand how critical it is to protect abortion access for Ohioans, […]
Statement on Kavanaugh vote
Columbus — Following the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland released the following statement: “Sen. Rob Portman and the Republican Party stood by Kavanaugh despite credible, alarming, and disqualifying allegations because they know he will execute their brutal agenda over our country for decades to […]
Report: Ohioans need access to abortion care
Columbus — The annual Induced Abortions in Ohio report was released by the state health department today. In 2017, a total of 20,893 abortions were performed in Ohio. This is an increase of 221 procedures over the number in 2016, which was 20,672. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “It is fitting that […]
Statement on testimony from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
Columbus — Following the conclusion of today’s hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland released the following statement: “First, I want to say that I know the testimony today has been difficult for those of us who have experienced sexual assault or harassment. Please call 844-OHIO-HELP if you need […]
In Debate, DeWine Vows to Ban Abortion, Cordray Pledges to Protect Abortion Access
Columbus — Responding to a question from debate panelist Laura Bischoff, both Richard Cordray and Mike DeWine made their views on abortion crystal clear in tonight’s debate. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “With a key vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court that could result in Roe v. Wade being gutted or overturned, […]
NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio releases additional endorsements
Cleveland — NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, the state’s leading advocate for reproductive rights, including abortion, announced additional endorsements for the November 6, 2018 general election. All endorsements are listed on our website at https://prochoiceohio.org/2018-endorsements/ NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Ohioans support reproductive rights, including access to safe and legal abortion, and expect the […]
DeWine’s attack threatens Women’s Med Center
Columbus — Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mary Wiseman issued a ruled against Women’s Med Center. The clinic has 30 days to appeal. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Women’s Med Center is a critical health care resource for not just Southwest Ohio but for the entire tri-state area. The most […]
Pro-Choice Danny O’Connor runs strong campaign in solidly republican district
Columbus — Following the August 7 special election in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Ohio’s congressional and state legislative districts are among the most gerrymandered in America. Even in a district as contorted as Ohio’s 12th, Danny O’Connor showed his unabashedly pro-choice campaign strategy was effective in standing […]