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Abortion-rights organizers talk failed ballot measures and what's next


Published on 2024-12-17 12:00:40 - Yahoo
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  • Most abortion-rights ballot measures succeeded this year, but November marked the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade that some citizen-led bids to restore access failed. Organizers with campaigns in Arkansas,

The article from Yahoo News discusses the perspectives of abortion rights organizers following the failure of a ballot measure in Kansas that would have removed abortion rights from the state constitution. Organizers expressed frustration and disappointment but also highlighted the significant voter turnout and the unexpected support for abortion rights in a traditionally conservative state. They noted that the defeat of the measure, known as "Value Them Both," was a clear indication that even in red states, there is substantial backing for abortion rights. The article also touches on the broader implications for future elections, suggesting that abortion rights could be a mobilizing issue for voters. Organizers are now looking to leverage this momentum in upcoming elections, focusing on education, voter mobilization, and possibly influencing other states' policies on abortion.

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