Editorial: A legislative assault on women's rights

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St. Petersburg Times Editorial
April 23, 2011

State Rep. Schwartz: Abortion-restricting constitutional amendment a GOP ‘get out the vote’ maneuver

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Florida Independent
April 21, 2011

State Rep. Elaine Schwartz, D-Hollywood, today expressed frustration with what she has called the Florida state legislature’s “war against women.” During a House committee’s passage of legislation for a state constitutional amendment banning public funding for abortions, Schwartz accused House Republicans of introducing the bill for political purposes.

Our Views: Women under attack (March 30)

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Florida Today Editorial
March 30, 2011

A woman’s right to choose an abortion is under attack in conservative legislatures nationwide, and Florida is leading the unjust assault.

At least 18 bills seeking to ban or limit women’s access to legal abortion services — even in the case of rape, incest or threat to health — have been filed in the GOP-controlled Legislature. Some are sailing through committee.

 

Editorial: Stop assault on abortion rights now

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Ft. Myers News Press Editorial
March 29, 2011

With a more conservative Legislature and governor in power in Tallahassee, some lawmakers have launched an intense and radical attack on abortion rights this session.

People who believe that abortion is and should remain a matter of personal choice and not a subject for government coercion and interference need to speak up loud and clear against this assault.

Ultrasound bill for abortions on a fast-track through the legislature

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March 23, 2011
WFSU News

TALLAHASSEE, FL (wfsu) - The Florida legislature has taken a sharp right turn with the election of more conservatives, paving the way for proposals defeated in the past, to have another chance at life. One of the most contentious battles is the one over abortion. As Lynn Hatter reports the legislature is moving ahead with several bills, including one requiring ultrasounds.

Concentrated effort to tighten abortion laws advances in Florida Legislature

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March 23, 2011
St. Pete Times

TALLAHASSEE — Between a conservative Legislature and a more conservative governor, there's a concentrated effort this year to tighten Florida's abortion laws.

From reviving a controversial measure to require a woman to receive an ultrasound before undergoing an abortion to a blanket ban that would pose a legal challenge to Roe vs. Wade, at least 18 bills are filed.

"It's an unprecedented year," said Stephanie Kunkel, executive director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates.

Abortion measure advances in Florida House

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March 22, 2011
Sun Sentinel

TALLAHASSEE — The News Service of Florida

All women seeking an abortion would be required to have an ultrasound under a measure vetoed last year but resurrected in a House committee on Tuesday.

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