Dear AAUW Laguna Beach members.
The right to choose is a core AAUW public policy priority. The following is a statement from
Gloria L. Blackwell, AAUW Chief Executive Officer, in which she condemns the US Supreme
Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health:
“The American Association of University Women (AAUW) strongly condemns the U.S. Supreme
Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The decision overturns the
landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that established abortion as a constitutionally protected right nearly
50 years ago and ignores the will of the American people, 80% of whom support legal abortion.
AAUW believes everyone has the right to make decisions about their own reproductive lives without
government interference. Abortion access is vital to women’s ability to control their lives, bodies
and futures. Without reproductive freedom, there can be no equity.
Being able to choose whether and when to become a parent improves women’s well-being and
fosters economic security—a crucial component of AAUW’s mission. This is particularly important
in a country that lacks accessible maternal health care, paid caregiving leave and workplace protections for pregnant workers.
The Court’s decision hurts all of us, but it will do the most harm to low-income people, women of color,
immigrants, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ people, because these groups already face substantial
barriers to accessing reproductive services and health care.
While the Court’s decision is a major setback for all Americans, AAUW remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting reproductive rights, a vital component of gender equity.”
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