What Leaving Abortion Up to the States Really Means
Topic: Abortion
Source: Reason
Reproductive freedom initiatives are advancing toward November ballots, putting the matter of abortion access in voters' hands. A funny thing happens when you leave abortion access up to each state: Voters start to show politicians how they actually feel. The loudest and most persistent voices are no longer the ones most able to influence policy. And—perhaps surprisingly to some—this has resulted in a wave of successful pro-choice ballot initiatives. Since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, the abortion rights side has come out on top every time the matter has been up for a vote on state ballots (even in states such as Kansas, Ohio, and Kentucky).