Illinois House Committee Passes Controversial Reproductive Health Act In Springfield

[mucifer]

The bill would repeal the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, which puts restrictions on doctors performing abortions at 20 weeks or later. It would also require private health insurance plans to cover abortions and any related care.

The decision to terminate a pregnancy would be left to the patient and medical provider.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated, “With the onslaught of attacks against reproductive rights happening all across the country, we must act to double down on protections here in Illinois. The time is now to ensure that we preserve access to safe, legal abortion in our state. We won’t go backwards.”

Governor JB Pritzker previously said that under his administration, “… the State of Illinois will be the most progressive state in the nation when it comes to guaranteeing the right to choose for every single woman.”

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/26/illinois-house-committee-debates-controversial-reproductive-health-act-in-springfield/



Photo of Mayor Lightfoot and Governor Pritzker about to hug as their wives look on at Lightfoot's inauguration last week.Tammy Duckworth in the corner there next to Lori's daughter So Proud of my city and state!

[Buckeyeblue]

1. While this is the most logical approach

It highlights how we have become two countries. Perhaps it's time for a divorce.

[Ohiogal]

5. I wish we had such forward thinkers in Ohio

Instead of the knuckle draggers we’re stuck with.

[CDerekGo]

2. Isn't it AWESOME

When Politicians step OUT of a Woman's Right to Choose?

[Kitchari]

3. The terminology "reproductive health " is refreshing

The word "abortion" is so loaded. The right wing has made it synonymous with murder--that's what whips up their followers into a frenzy

[Harker]

4. Good to see some countervailing action.

The coming whirlwind has been building momentum.

[murielm99]

6. I am proud of my state.

[mucifer]

7. Yes, even tho Rahm and Rauner were awful on so many things they were both pro choice

now we got better people in there!

[murielm99]

8. Our politicians know no happy medium.

They are either statesmen or crooks. It does not matter which party they belong to.

Off topic a bit, but I noticed something else about this picture. It represents our society and our urban areas quite well. There are many brown people in that picture.

[mucifer]

11. I am white and Jewish and I thought it was awesome Lori had a Black Rabbi

give a speech at her inauguration. They had people from different religions giving speeches. Fingers crossed she can and will do her campaign promises.

[Chellee]

9. This is completely off topic.

But I find it bizarrely fascinating that political families color coordinate their outfits. The Pritzkers are both in pink, and the Lightfoots are in a matching shade of blue.

[murielm99]

12. Powerful political families

on both sides seem to run things in our state. They are raised to do this. I can't say that this is a bad thing.

[PatrickforO]

10. Good news.