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Milwaukee, Wis. - While the loss of the presidential election hits hard, the results of Wisconsin legislative races and the re-election of Senator Tammy Baldwin amplify the fact that Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support access to abortion and reproductive rights.
Over 80 percent of Americans believe abortion care should be legal, and the decision whether to end a pregnancy is best made between a patient and their doctor because at no point in a pregnancy is a politician more qualified than the woman to make necessary health care decisions.
“The fight for reproductive freedom does not end here,” said Tanya Atkinson, President, Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI (PPAWI). "Together, we will continue unrelenting efforts to protect and boldly expand reproductive health and rights until reproductive freedom, including abortion access, is a reality for all.”
“Regardless of the federal election outcomes, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s (PPWI) health center doors remain open, and our advocacy work continues until everyone has access to the care, resources and education they deserve to lead strong, healthy lives,” said Atkinson.
WISCONSIN – The following statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin comes following State Senate Candidate Duey Stroebel’s efforts to backtrack on his legislative record that includes threats to IVF and birth control.
Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin issued the following statement:
“The stakes for reproductive rights in Wisconsin and across the country could not be higher. Every day stories of the harm people have suffered because of abortion bans and other policies that threaten our freedoms are prompting politicians to backpedal from their records. Duey Stroebel’s legislative record opposing women’s access to reproductive health and freedom is clear. In the Senate, Stroebel voted to criminalize abortion in all cases including rape and incest and authored a fetal “Personhood” amendment that would grant embryos the same rights as people—threatening IVF services and birth control. Earlier this year Alabama suspended IVF because of these laws that are opposed by the medical community.
Milwaukee, Wis. - While the loss of the presidential election hits hard, the results of Wisconsin legislative races and the re-election of Senator Tammy Baldwin amplify the fact that Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support access to abortion and reproductive rights.
Over 80 percent of Americans believe abortion care should be legal, and the decision whether to end a pregnancy is best made between a patient and their doctor because at no point in a pregnancy is a politician more qualified than the woman to make necessary health care decisions.
“The fight for reproductive freedom does not end here,” said Tanya Atkinson, President, Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI (PPAWI). "Together, we will continue unrelenting efforts to protect and boldly expand reproductive health and rights until reproductive freedom, including abortion access, is a reality for all.”
“Regardless of the federal election outcomes, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s (PPWI) health center doors remain open, and our advocacy work continues until everyone has access to the care, resources and education they deserve to lead strong, healthy lives,” said Atkinson.
In La Crosse Senate District 32, Brad Pfaff has earned the endorsement of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin because he has worked to protect reproductive health. Pfaff believes health care decisions are personal and should be left to a woman and her doctor. He is the only candidate who supports the repeal of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law.
Today Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin released its final round of endorsements for the Spring 2023 election. The endorsed candidates are trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the restoration and protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites.
This bill is not about protecting survivors. Rape and incest exceptions to abortion bans are in no way centered on what survivors need, and do not provide them meaningful access or support
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) is endorsing Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Justices are elected to 10-year terms, and the impact of this election will be felt for years to come. The court could issue rulings on abortion, fair maps, LGBTQ rights, and other vital issues.
Call to action comes on 50th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade Decision
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) calls on people to support the urgent need to add an advisory referendum to the April ballot to repeal Wisconsin’s dangerous criminal abortion ban.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) supports a proposal by Governor Evers and Democratic minority leaders Representative Greta Neubauer and Senator Melissa Agard that would add a question to the advisory referendum on the April ballot about whether people believe the legislature should repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban.
Last night's victory was made possible by the tens of thousands of voters who turned out because they believe a woman deserves the freedom to make her own health care decisions and that includes abortion. The people have spoken and it's time to end Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban. This historical moment where voters were driven by their desire to restore abortion access and women's ability to make their own health care decisions was the largest campaign outreach effort executed by PPAWI in our history.
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