abortion

As Election Day draws near in Central Florida, voters are looking for candidates who align with their views on abortion.

Common misperceptions are that only abortion-seekers are affected, that Democratics could have codified protections before, and that Congress can easily get rid of federal laws restricting abortion.

Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade on Friday, the country remains divided over whether the right to an abortion should be left to individual states. But the reasons behind the decision to have an abortion are deeply personal and often full of nuance. This week, WMFE is bringing you the stories of two women whose experiences with abortion influenced their lives and perspectives in very different ways. Today, we hear from Stephanie Loraine Pineiro of Florida Access Network.

Even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade on Friday, the country remains divided over whether the right to an abortion should be left to individual states. But the reasons behind the decision to have an abortion are deeply personal and often full of nuance. This week, WMFE is bringing you the stories of two women whose experiences with abortion influenced their lives and perspectives in very different ways. Today, we hear from Michele Herzog of Pro-Life Action Ministries.

So what is the status of abortion rights in Florida?

The leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to decide whether abortion is legal, is cheering anti-abortion advocates in Florida and rousing Democratic leaders to political action.

Florida is the latest state to pass legislation that further restricts access to abortion. The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks, but doesn't have exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking.

The measure in Florida comes as Republicans across the country move to tighten access to the procedure.

Advocates are raising concerns about a move in the Florida legislature they say could make it difficult for people who are seeking abortions to get the care they need.

Writer-director Eliza Hittman's tale of a traumatized teen (Sidney Flanigan), who travels to New York for an abortion is best when it hews closest to her point-of-view.