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Feb 04, 2020
Feb 04, 2020
Statement of ACLU of Massachusetts on the State of the Union address
If the state of the union is strong, it is despite Donald Trump. The strength of our nation comes from the people.
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
Labor unions support ROE Act to protect abortion access
Unions representing over 220,000 Massachusetts workers endorse legislation to expand abortion access.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019
Federal court allows reproductive freedom case to continue
Decisions about birth control are best left to doctors and their patients.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court Cases:
Massachusetts v. Hargan et. al
Jul 27, 2018
Jul 27, 2018
Massachusetts reaffirms commitment to protecting reproductive freedom
By repealing outdated laws, Massachusetts steps up to block threats to reproductive freedom.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 10, 2018
Jul 10, 2018
Statement on nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
Kavanaugh could be the vote Trump needs on the Court to undermine civil liberties and civil rights for decades
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Dec 07, 2017
Dec 07, 2017
Bay Staters support equal and affordable healthcare
Massachusetts has a long history of leading the nation in safeguarding healthcare access and women’s rights.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Dec 06, 2017
Dec 06, 2017
Contraception is a key tool for gender equity
Contraceptive access is a critical part of achieving gender equity in education and employment.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Nov 14, 2017
Nov 14, 2017
Massachusetts Senate votes in favor of contraceptive access
The ACCESS bill protects patients’ access to birth control throughout Massachusetts.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Oct 06, 2017
Oct 06, 2017
Reproductive care shouldn’t be limited by employer’s religion beliefs or moral objections
Once again, the Trump administration has chosen cruelty over care.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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