If the goal of these abortion bans was truly to protect life, there would also be concerted efforts focused on evidence-based policies that prevent unplanned pregnancies through effective and affordable birth control, reduce infant mortality rates, and decrease the number of maternal deaths. Evidence also clearly points to the value and health benefits to Ohio’s women, families, and economy when there is adequate access to affordable preventative health care, family planning services and sex education, prenatal care, livable wages, quality childcare, paid family leave, and higher education. Yet, the legislative agenda of the Republican-controlled Ohio General Assembly does not include policies that advance these issues. Instead, it focuses on abortion bans, the defunding of health insurance coverage and access for women, and undermining the right of Ohio’s workers to negotiate fair wages and benefits.
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