Voters chose to strengthen legal protections for reproductive rights and access in seven states, including two states – Missouri and Arizona – that had an abortion ban in place. American Indian and Alaska Native women particularly saw gains.
Securing Abortion Access and a Working Democracy for All
Voter disenfranchisement, gerrymandering, subversion and political games by state legislatures, and more contribute to the gap between laws that restrict or ban abortions and the overarching will of the people to protect access.
Better data about race and ethnicity is critical for advancing gender justice
Inclusive, comprehensive data on racial and ethnicity is essential for gender justice and the work of the National Partnership.
