REP. MIKE WEISSMAN: 'Dobbs' anti-abortion decision joins shameful Supreme Court rulings - Sentinel Colorado

Jun 26, 2022 View Original Article
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  • Policy Leaning

    24% Somewhat Conservative

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"It is important to note that abortion remains legal, available and safe in Colorado."
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0% Conservative
"In a concurring opinion, Justice Thomas explicitly urged reconsideration of cases affirming the Constitutional rights to use contraception, to consensual sexual activities between adults, and to marriage equality."
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-8% Liberal
"However, their decision will mostly make access to abortion less equal."
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-18% Liberal
"Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed legislation Friday to protect patients and providers in California from other states' restrictions."
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18% Conservative
"Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul recently expanded protections for abortion patients and providers in preparation of the court's ruling."
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10% Conservative
"Illinois already ensures women can have an abortion even after the court's ruling, and Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called a special session following the decision to expand abortion access."
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-10% Liberal
"And the new law, signed GOP Gov. Doug Ducey in March, would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy except in cases to save the mother's life."
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-12% Liberal
"At one point, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined a crowd calling the court, Illegitimate!Abortion laws in D.C. are among the least restrictive in the country, allowing the procedure in all stages of pregnancy, including late-stage and third-trimester abortions."
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-20% Liberal

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : It is important to note that abortion remains legal, available and safe in Colorado.
46% : In a concurring opinion, Justice Thomas explicitly urged reconsideration of cases affirming the Constitutional rights to use contraception, to consensual sexual activities between adults, and to marriage equality.
41% : However, their decision will mostly make access to abortion less equal.

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