Today, we’re proud to announce Northwest Reproductive Equity Action, the political advocacy arm of Northwest Reproductive Equity. Our history goes back to 1971, when we began as Washington’s state chapter […]
Press Statements
Pro-Choice Washington Responds to SCOTUS Decision in Planned Parenthood Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to let South Carolina deny Planned Parenthood funding from its Medicaid program. This decision will strip away access to basic, lifesaving care for thousands of patients.
Pro-Choice Washington Responds to SCOTUS decision in Skrmetti Case
Pro-Choice Washington is outraged by the Supreme Court’s ruling in the U.S. vs. Skrmetti case, and the ruling issued on Tuesday.
Keep Our Care Act (SB 5241) Passes Washington State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryan MacDonald, Pro-Choice Washington, Comms. Director, [email protected], (206) 624-1990Mack Smith, Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, Communications Manager, (503) 953-3785LaVendrick Smith, ACLU-WA, [email protected] Olympia – Today, SB 5241, […]
Pro-Choice Washington Statement on Senator Lindsey Graham’s Proposed National Abortion Ban
On September 13, Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a national abortion ban that would prevent access to care after 15 weeks of pregnancy in all 50 states, including Washington state. This […]
Ten More Ways President Biden Can Protect Abortion Rights: Open Letter from 54 State Organizations
Dear Mr. President: We write as state leaders of reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations to thank you for the actions proposed in your latest executive order to protect access […]
Washington State U.S. House Representatives Vote ‘No’ on Right to Contraception Act
On Thursday, July 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Right to Contraception Act to protect access to contraceptive care nationwide. The vote was a direct response to the […]
Pro-Choice Washington Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
SEATTLE (June 24, 2022) – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its final decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The opinion, written by Supreme Court […]
Statement from Pro-Choice Washington Executive Director Kia Guarino on Leaked Dobbs v. Jackson Draft Opinion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Kia Guarino, 206-624-1990 SEATTLE (May 2, 2022) – Pro-Choice Washington Executive Director Kia Guarino released the following statement tonight after a United States Supreme Court draft majority […]
Joint statement from the State Abortion Access Network on the nomination of Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson
Cleveland, OH – The following press statement is issued jointly by the 13 organizations that make up the State Abortion Access Network — Avow, Cobalt, Pro-Choice Connecticut, Pro-Choice Maryland, Pro-Choice […]
DOJ to File Lawsuit Against Texas for the Passage of S.B. 8 After Supreme Court Fails to Act
“We are grateful that the U.S. Department of Justice is supporting people seeking abortion care in Texas and demonstrating a continued commitment to the right of individuals to decide whether to have a child.” – Kia Guarino, Executive Director
Press Release: Governor Signs Bill to Protect Pregnant Patients in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Protecting Pregnant Patients Act into law. This bill ensures that patients experiencing harmful pregnancy complications will receive the care they need when they need it.
