WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Kentucky legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto on an restrictive abortion ban (H.B. 3), allowing it to go into effect immediately. Clinics have been forced to stop administering abortion services in Kentucky, saying that the law makes it impossible to continue providing these essential health services. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an extreme ban on abortion into law. This action will not only further endanger Floridians when it goes into effect on July 1, but also those in surrounding states who rely on abortion care outside their state. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILYs List-endorsed candidates are announcing impressive fundraising for the first quarter of 2022. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Shirley Weber for secretary of state of California. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, released a poll of the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed into law a near-total abortion ban in Oklahoma (S.B. 612) that is set to take effect in August. Gov. Stitt has signaled his willingness to sign other anti-abortion bills headed to his desk, which will have a more immediate effect. S.B. 612 is now the most restrictive abortion…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today kicks off Black Maternal Health Week, a week founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance for awareness, activism, and community-building to bring visibility to Black-led maternal health initiatives. In recognition of this week, Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Valerie Foushee for election to represent North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced the selected fellows for its Spring 2022 Ignite Change Fellowship, a nine-week virtual initiative to train community leaders and advocates and prepare them for a future run for office.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
