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In a new Op-Ed for Teen Vogue, Phoebe Gates highlights some of Change Research's recent polling showing the impact of reproductive freedom on young voters in particular: - Our recent Teen Vogue x Change Research poll found that 60% of young women say they are or would be more motivated to move to another state now that or if theirs passed an abortion ban. - In our May 2023 poll for Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America), 73% of voters said abortion bans had gone too far and that politicians should stop interfering with decisions about reproductive care. Check out the full Op-Ed below.

With the holiday season approaching, we know topics like abortion access, immigrants’ rights, police accountability, and voting rights might come up at the dinner table. Here’s a guide to help you talk about your rights in New Jersey, dispel misinformation, and organize your family and friends. No matter what conversation you find yourself in, we hope you find this guide useful in the days, weeks, and months to come. https://lnkd.in/e6VSBg3Y

"On 7 November, voters in Ohio passed Issue 1 - legislation which establishes a constitutional right to abortion in the state. This outcome is considered a significant win for women’s rights groups and activists across the US following the reversal of Roe vs Wade in 2022. This vote follows recent ballots in other states such as California, Michigan, and Vermont where voters passed similar amendments to enshrine abortion rights within state constitutions. Misinformation, dangerous rhetoric, and inflammatory language were prevalent in the run up to the vote. One particular source was a blog run from the Ohio, Republican controlled, State Senate website named, ‘On the Record’. Launched in September 2023, the blog describes itself as a ‘online newsroom’ and provides editorials, opinion pieces and articles by Republican state senators. During campaigning for Issue 1, the website published pieces on abortion that were highly misleading or contained false narratives, including one piece by a state senator who claimed that Issue 1 would "allow for the dismemberment of fully conscious children". Supporters of Issue 1 have raised concerns about On the Record’s content being hosted by an official government website, as voters may interpret information hosted on this page as objective information. Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California has stated that the On the Record blog "crosses a line" as it blurs the distinction between a government website used for impartial information versus an online blog used for a political agenda. In the upcoming 2024 US Presidential election, misinformation and false narratives are almost certain to play a significant role in the information environment. The same tactics employed by Ohio Republicans will likely be adopted in other local government elections; giving those in power an upper hand and an easy way to deliver misinformation straight into the hands of voters. Threat actors could also adopt these tactics, to clone government websites and mislead voters. While Issue 1 has been hailed a success for abortion rights, the information environment that surrounds it might have something new to teach us about the weaponisation of misinformation, especially during a critical vote." - Laura M., Digital Investigations Analyst https://lnkd.in/eSdBhQ3r #misinformation #informationenvironment #Issue1 #womensrights #elections #localgovernment #unitedstates

How do likely Ohio voters feel about state ballot issues pertaining to reproductive rights and marijuana in the lead-up to the November election? The latest #NorthernPoll offers opinions from a sample of 668 registered voters, and delves into ballot language adjustments that could impact outcomes.   Referred to by individuals such as presidential candidates and political party leaders, the Northern Poll has a reputation for accurately gauging voter sentiments just before big elections. Through ONU’s student-focused Institute for Civics and Public Policy, professors Robert Alexander and John Curiel have crunched the numbers to reveal intriguing insights on the latest contentious ballot issues. Full results are available at https://lnkd.in/gVRUbSH9

Abortion rights are emerging as a key issue in Virginia's 2023 elections, reflecting a broader national trend. This debate may be a sign of what's to come in the 2024 U.S. elections, as both sides focus on policies, court battles, and legislation related to reproductive rights. #VirginiaElections #AbortionRights #Election2024

There’s no question that abortion will be on the ballot in 2024. Not only will there be several different ballot initiatives in states seeking to expand abortion, but the Democrats will also likely make this a focus of their election strategy. As such, it’s important to know how to talk about the pro-life issue as it enters the crosshairs for the 2024 news cycle. Here are some tips and tricks on how you can speak eloquently and factually when defending life in this new year.👇

Check out this article on how The Wason Center released a poll showing that abortion, K-12 education, and the economy are top of mind for voters.

The 2022 Supreme Court decision to eliminate a nationwide right to abortion was a moment of triumph for conservatives who labored to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, however, it also deepened the cultural divide between conservative and liberal states. Republican officials have since moved quickly to impose stricter bans that now stand in nearly half of the 50 states, a development celebrated by conservatives but that has turned off some party moderates, particularly women. President Joe Biden's re-election campaign and Democratic-aligned groups intend to put abortion rights at the center of next year's White House contest. Here’s everything you need to know about the impact abortion could have on the 2024 US presidential elections 👉 https://reut.rs/3uY6fN0 #abortionrights #uselections #scotus #publicpolicy #litigation