“The right to decide whether or when to have a child is essential for social, economic, and racial equality, reproductive autonomy, and the right to determine our own futures.” #FLAbortionRights

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Florida is about to have a 24-hour abortion waiting period, just as 15-week ban looms "Twenty-four hours is the minimum time needed to sleep on such an important decision," wrote Leon County Circuit Judge Angela Dempsey.

Florida judge prepares to impose 24-hour abortion delay as 15-week ban looms. #FLAbortionRights

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In the abortion debate, Florida Republicans tell rape and incest victims ‘tough luck’ | Editorial There was a time when men who were anti-abortion didn’t bother to hide their lack of empathy for women who end up pregnant as the result of rape or incest.

Florida GOP's abortion ban without exceptions for rape and incest "is simply cruelty masquerading as morality.#BansOffOurBodies #FLAbortionRights

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Doctors Speak Out Against FL Fast-Tracking 15-Week Abortion Ban Republicans in the Florida Legislature are fast-tracking a 15-week abortion ban over the objections of activists and medical professionals. Last Thursday, students activists chanted "Let us speak," after the committee chairperson, Rep. Bryan Avila - R-Miami Springs - cut off public comment to give committee members time to debate. ...

"Like all medical matters, decisions regarding reproductive medical care should be made between a patient and their health care provider - not lawmakers." #FLAbortionRights #BansOffOurBodies

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I worked in reproductive healthcare, and ‘abortion’ is not a dirty word | Opinion A dear friend called me out of the blue a few years ago. As a born and bred millennial, I know that a phone call without advance warning means something serious. On this phone call, she told me she was pregnant and asked me if I thought she should have an abortion.

“Abortion” is not a dirty word. Abortion does not need to be followed by caveats, explanations or shame. Everyone knows and loves someone who has had an abortion. #BansOffOurBodies #FLAbortionRights

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Florida officials push local governments to defend abortion access A total of 14 cities and counties across Florida has passed resolutions affirming their support of abortion access.

Florida officials push local governments to defend abortion rights as threats loom from SCOTUS and Florida GOP. #FLAbortionRights

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Barriers to abortion are harmful and unnecessary. Stand up and fight for reproductive freedom in Florida by mobilizing to Tallahassee on January 12. RSVP by Dec 6:#BansOffOurBodies #FLAbortionRights

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A proposal reaffirming someone's right to an abortion was filed in Florida Reaffirming someone's right to an abortion is what a new pair of bills filed in the Florida legislature would do. One of the bill's sponsors, Sen. Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach), says even if neither bill gets a hearing, it will be a way to start conversations with Republicans that abortion is healthcare.

"Even if it doesn't get one hearing, it's still an opportunity for us to discuss the fact that Florida's constitution provides a right of privacy which provides for the right to have an abortion." #FLAbortionRights #BansOffOurBodies

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On January 12, 2022, Floridians will converge on the FL Capitol to defend reproductive freedom, including the right and ability to decide whether to have or not have children -- and raise them safely. RSVP by Dec 6 ->#BansOffOurBodies #FLAbortionRights

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Manatee County is Florida's new abortion battleground The vote by a local elected body is a sign that pro-life politicians are starting to feel empowered.

Manatee County is Florida's new abortion battleground:#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Rep. Eskamani vows to fight abortion law State Rep. Anna Eskamani, Amy Weintraub of Progress Florida and Stephanie Frain of Planned Parenthood talk about their efforts to stop an abortion law in Florida like the law in Texas that bans pregnancy termination after six weeks.

Floridians don’t support these intrusive bans and “We’re going to fight like hell to stop it.”#BansOffOurBodies #FLAbortionRights

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Texas-like abortion law would harm Florida freedoms Commentary: A Texas-like abortion ban would attack person freedoms in Florida.

"Spying on your neighbors so you can turn them in to the government is not American but that’s what’s happened in Texas. And Florida will be next if we don’t stand up against this threat.#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Abortion foes play a dangerous game in encouraging vigilantes to snoop on neighbors • Florida Phoenix Americans like to say we don’t leave Americans behind. We don’t abandon people to be oppressed and victimized by a bunch of gun-toting yahoo zealots who hate freedom and hate science and think they have a direct line to God. So, when do we start evacuating women and girls from Texas? Women and girls in […]

Abortion foes play a dangerous game by encouraging vigilantes to snoop on neighbors:#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Pregnant women need compassion, not cruel laws Dr. Sujatha Prabhakaran, medical director of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, writes in opposition to abortion ban legislation.

"Politicians don’t know the stories of the individual patients they are hurting with these restrictions. They don’t sit with them and hold their hands as they struggle to do the right thing by their families and their faith. I do.#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Florida’s new justice belongs to Christian group using law to ‘spread the Gospel’ Jamie R. Grosshans, the last-minute choice of Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Florida Supreme Court, is an anti-abortion defender who has been active in a number of Christian legal groups, including a powerful national organization whose mission is to “spread the Gospel by transforming the legal system.”

“Clearly there is an agenda to reshape the judiciary...with these conservative views, and some very regressive views, with regard to the rights of women.”#FairCourts #FLAbortionRights

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Parental consent abortion bills threaten all women’s freedom of choice | Editorial Although Florida law already requires a parent or guardian to be notified before a minor has an abortion, the Legislature is fast-tracking bills that call for written, notarized consent as well. Wh…

The truth about the forced parental consent legislation Gov. DeSantis just referenced:#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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FL set to create some of the most restrictive barriers in the nation for teens seeking abortions • Florida Phoenix Florida may become one of only six states that requires both the notification and consent of parents if their teenage daughter wants to have an abortion. It’s a striking data point that has real-life consequences – potentially impacting women across Florida. And it appears that the Florida Legislature is moving toward that goal in 2020. […]

This legislation is just the first step in a much larger and more alarming plan to have our constitutional right to privacy re-interpreted to no longer safeguard access to abortion:#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Another Viewpoint: The truth about forced parental consent for abortion Florida law requires that parents or guardians be notified if their daughter is planning to have an abortion. State Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is sponsoring a bill that would change the law t…

Doctor: "Forced parental consent is misguided and will make already difficult situations harder, put at risk youth in even greater danger and isn’t shown to have any real benefits.#pfla #FLAbortionRights

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Floridians For Reproductive Freedom We're fighting for equal and safe access to the full range of reproductive health care – from abortion to birth control to evidence-based sex education.

Our bodies. Our fight. The Floridians for Reproductive Freedom coalition, of which we are a part, is working to ensure women have full access to reproductive health care, including abortion. #FLAbortionRights New website!

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Floridians For Reproductive Freedom We're fighting for equal and safe access to the full range of reproductive health care – from abortion to birth control to evidence-based sex education.

Politicians must stop imposing their personal beliefs and anti-abortion views on others. Let's move forward on women's rights, including access to abortion. Check out your statewide coalition, Floridians for Reproductive Freedom. #FLAbortionRights

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