The Health Equity and Reproductive Rights Organizations (HERRO) Coalition announces prime legislation for 2019, the Reproductive Health Access for All Act (HB 1612 / SB 5602). This bill, sponsored by Rep. Nicole Macri and Sen. Emily Randall, fills crucial gaps left in coverage for immigrants, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, and students.
Press Releases
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington asks Senator Ranker to Step Down
Allegations of sexual harassment have been reported against Senator Ranker. We believe survivors and we stand in solidarity with them as we ask Senator Ranker to step down from his position in the legislature.
ICYMI: Community Leaders Hold Press Conference Calling for Resignation of Sen. Joe Fain.
This morning, community leaders and former state legislators called for Sen. Joe Fain’s (R-47) resignation after citing credible allegations of sexual assault against him.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Community Leaders Call for Resignation of Sen. Joe Fain
Prior to the debate, NARAL called on debate moderators in a letter to include questions about abortion and reproductive health. The letter and tweets from NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and partners were heard loud and clear, with a question about abortion access asked in the first 10 minutes of the debate.
ICYMI: WA-08 Moderators Heed NARAL Members’ Calls to Ask About Abortion
Prior to the debate, NARAL called on debate moderators in a letter to include questions about abortion and reproductive health. The letter and tweets from NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and partners were heard loud and clear, with a question about abortion access asked in the first 10 minutes of the debate.
NARAL Pro-Choice America Calls on Moderators of 8th District Congressional Debate to Ask About Abortion
With threats to Roe v. Wade and in the lead up to the WA-08 debate this week, NARAL Pro-Choice America is calling on the moderators to ask the candidates about their views on reproductive health care and abortion. NARAL sent a letter to the two moderators defining the stark contrast in the race between Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi when it comes to their views on a woman’s right to choose.
SCOTUS Sides with Anti-Choice Fake Women’s Health Centers
After the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in NIFLA v. Becerra, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington’s Executive Director, Tiffany Hankins, issued a statement.
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Statement on Trump's Domestic Gag Rule
Donald Trump’s new gag rule would impose huge barriers to people’s ability to access this care.
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington says in letter “David Sawyer, don’t seek reelection”
It’s not only troubling that 8 women have come forward with accusations of sexual harassment, but Rep. Sawyer has repeatedly failed to recognize the power differential at play
Elections Matter Press Release
Elections Matter: Reproductive Parity Act Passes Washington State Senate for the First Time
