Missouri GOP Undermines Voters’ Abortion Rights Victory
Celeste Athon, a Stephens College softball player, unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant and chose to have an abortion. Due to a recent state ballot initiative, she accessed care locally in Columbia, Missouri, a stark contrast to the previous situation requiring lengthy travel. However, this access is precarious, as Missouri’s anti-abortion movement actively seeks to overturn the state’s abortion rights protections through legislative efforts. The state’s sole abortion provider struggles with limited staffing, resources, and legal challenges, highlighting the ongoing fight over reproductive rights in the state.
John Q. Hosedrinker