The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer
With the U.S. Supreme Court recently overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which protects a person’s right to choose to have an abortion, the Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already feeling the added pressure. “Even though I think we’re privileged to be in these states that are protecting abortion rights, I think this is going to impact access for people who live in Seattle, who live in Portland, where you would anticipate that it would be particularly easy to access,” said Cole, who said wait times for abortion appointments might increase in the future. While Washington has little restrictions when it comes to obtaining an abortion, Cole noted some of the barriers pregnant Washingtonians face. Continue reading at Auburn Reporter. (Hannah Saunders)
Black And Hispanic Americans Are Getting Hit Harder By Inflation. Here’s Why
Many Americans are struggling to cope with higher prices for food, gas, housing and other essentials. But inflation has taken an even heavier toll on certain segments of the population. Black and Hispanic Americans have been grappling with higher inflation rates than the national average since prices began surging in March 2021, according to a recent analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That’s a shift from the pre-pandemic period, when Black and Hispanic Americans’ inflation rates were at or slightly less than the national average. Continue reading at CNN. (Spencer Platt)
Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax rule
“After nearly 50 lawsuits, we continue our undefeated record defending state COVID-19 policies aimed at keeping Washingtonians safe,” Attorney General Bob Ferguson said. The outcome wasn’t a total surprise. Much changed from the time the suit was filed and the session had ended when the parties faced off in court, effectively mooting many of the plaintiffs’ points. The suit’s dismissal means the House “will maintain the ability to govern itself,” said Jinkins, D-Tacoma. “And when we have unexpected circumstances like a pandemic we will be able to figure out the best way to get the people’s work done.” Continue reading at The Everett Herald.
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