"Barbara Weinstein shared a similar sentiment, conveying her anger about what she says is a lack of concern for children after they've been born. Privacy Policy Granny B has a good point, especially because an increasing number of the anti-abortion / forced birth crowd mot only wants to ban abortion as most define it but also regular old birth control because it too prevents pregnancy even in the case of rape and incest. According to an October 2021 report from the Guttmacher Institute, a total abortion ban would increase the number of women of reproductive age whose nearest provider is in California from 46,000 to 1.4 million a nearly 3,000% increase.In addition to a package of 11 bills announced by the California Legislative Women's Caucus in early April, Becker said he's hopeful that the constitutional amendment, which he's co-authoring with Atkins, will receive the two-thirds majority needed to make it onto the November ballot. Circulation & Delivery, About Us Thirteen "trigger law" states already have anti-abortion laws that would go into effect immediately, including: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.California is an abortion-rights state. PR MediaRelease "My abortion saved my life. Protesters gather across the street from the downtown Palo Alto Whole Foods on Dec. 1, 2021 to protest in favor of abortion rights. She wanted her granddaughter to have the same freedom of choice that she and her daughter had. Become a member today. A small group gathered to protest outside Palo Alto City Hall on May 3, 2022 after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion advocated to overturn Roe v. Wade. She added that she was also "feeling more emboldened to stand up and speak up for the rights of women and pregnant people who need this care and deserve this care. Privacy Policy From July 1, 2021, to April 15, 2022, California's Planned Parenthood facilities served more than double the number of out-of-state patients compared to the same time period from the previous year, which Adams attributed to growing restrictions in states like Texas. Oakland Athletics' Las Vegas deal: Fans plan protest, reverse boycott At the Palo Alto protest, Curry brought his 7-year-old daughter, Riley, who participated with classmates. In many states, still in living memory, women were chattel property of men - fathers, then husbands. 0 The arguments for and against abortion are divisive. She said that she had two abortions in her life, and her mother grew up in a time where women were the property of men. Circulation & Delivery, About Us Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Embarcadero Media "Women need to be in control of their own bodies," Damian said. Visitor Info, Send News Tips Obituaries What you term "meddling" is what I call an attempt to craft judicial precedent that would be as widely acceptable as possible. "I will fight to protect and restore a woman's right to choose - always and take on the right-wing Republicans in Congress who oppose a woman's right to choose! TownSquare I think the term reproductive healthcare should cover all aspects of pregnancy. Many insurances don't offer coverage until third trimester and often by this time the problems have already happened and it is too late to make any real change to help the baby. "I'm so angry," said Mary Ittelson, who lives nearby. "It makes all the difference if you can have a child when you're ready, and then you can be fully present and fully available and fully enthusiastic, and not pissed off," Armigo said. Protesters also objected to what they characterized as Whole Foods' silence on the issue and past statements by its CEO that are critical of the Affordable Care Act. Im against trashing the park, Irina Beylin said. Dozens of protesters blocked both directions of Highway 101 off University Avenue in Palo Alto in reaction to a New York grand jury's decision not indict a white police officer in the chokehold . How remote work is reshaping the local housing market, Local parks and hills put on a wildflower show after rainy winter, Community briefs: Youth philanthropy program, Shoreline at Mountain View speaker series and VTA seeks public input, Foothill-De Anza names four finalists to be next chancellor. The park rules go into meticulous detail to limit even accompanied guests. Hale added that the North Fair Oaks Community Council, under the leadership of President Brooks Esser, is considering writing a similar recommendation supporting the Planned Parenthood buffer zone on behalf of the council.Though the city's letter has yet to be submitted, San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum said he would likely support the implementation of a buffer zone. Please review your junior high school biology notes. News Rep. Jackie Speier was one of two U.S. representatives from the Bay Area who were among 17 members of Congress and 35 people overall who were arrested Tuesday afternoon during an abortion rights. And Justice Brett Kavanaugh believes that abortion rights are not a viable Supreme Court issue as abortion guidelines and timelines should be left up to the individual states. St. Francis High School launches investigation into racist Instagram The lives of impregnated women change forever, period. "The impact of these state bills has already rippled into states like California, Adams said.From July 1, 2021, to April 15, 2022, California's Planned Parenthood facilities served more than double the number of out-of-state patients compared to the same time period from the previous year, which Adams attributed to growing restrictions in states like Texas.If Roe v. Wade is overturned, control of abortion policies and laws will return to the states. Activists Protest at Palantir's Headquarters Over Contracts With ICE Protesters Hold Palo Alto Demonstration for Racial Justice Peninsula residents protest Trump inauguration, policies here and afar Until men suffer each and every consequence of impregnating women on precisely the same level as the women they impregnate, women denied safe, medically competent, and legal abortions will continue to die or be forced to bear children as a result of rape or incest or medical misfortune." "I will fight to protect and restore a woman's right to choose - always and take on the right-wing Republicans in Congress who oppose a woman's right to choose! Other politicians and women's rights advocates took to Twitter to voice their concerns and support for continued access to reproductive health care. Community members march from campus to Palo Alto in protest of anti Don't have one!" Advocates for opening Foothills Parks said its the only example of a publicly owned, residents-only park in California, a state that generally embraces public access to open spaces. Becker emphasized the gravity of the situation, particularly for women living in less progressive states. Redwood City Pulse, 2023 Palo Alto Online Home Some protesters stood in front of the police car with their signs. "Many of the people who are so vehement on this issue (have) an utter lack of care for what happens when children are born," Weinstein said. Photo by Zoe Morgan. Many members of the Raging Grannies remember a time before Roe, when abortion was illegal in many states. Statewide and across the Bay Area, politicians and local leaders, many of whom expressed shock and a renewed commitment to abortion rights, are gearing up to enact more stringent local protections and seek additional resources to support an anticipated influx of women seeking safe abortions in California. "To that end, just last week, the Redwood City City Council voted to send a letter to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors requesting a protective buffer zone around a local Planned Parenthood. The company's press team did not respond to a request for comment before this news organization's press deadline. Mobile site. She and her husband both work in tech and have lived in Palo Alto since 1991. Thirteen "trigger law" states already have anti-abortion laws that would go into effect immediately, including: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Express / Weekend Express Sorry, but further commenting on this topic has been closed. A little over a dozen people. They sang songs and chanted, occasionally walking into the intersection. Get the latest local news and information sent straight to your inbox. Become a member today. Spotlight He's also the co-author of the bill, AB 1918, which would increase the workforce for reproductive health services. Magali Gauthier contributed to this report. I would like to respond to Raging Grannies, but you did NOT include contact information for that organization. All rights reserved. They sang songs and chanted, occasionally walking into the intersection.A Palo Alto police officer briefly arrived at the protest and went into the store. "Against Abortion? Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry joined a peaceful protest in Palo Alto on Saturday, during which he reiterated his well-known distaste for the current U.S. president. This park was meant for only me.. "This decision rolls back everything we thought we had won decades ago. "It's about having every tool in our toolbox to defend access to this essential right," she said. Get the latest local news and information sent straight to your inbox. News The event was spearheaded by the local chapter of the activist group Raging Grannies, and was part of a nationwide series of Strike for Choice protests. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) By . Your contribution matters. Legally, we stopped being male property some time ago. Print Edition/Archives "Most importantly it was my decision. "Women need to be in control of their own bodies," Damian said. "It's almost like I feel their hands going into my uterus," Habra said. All rights reserved. Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic. "Other politicians and women's rights advocates took to Twitter to voice their concerns and support for continued access to reproductive health care. "Victoria Armigo said that she was out protesting for her granddaughter's sake. Embarcadero Media ", Describing today as a "somber day," Redwood City Mayor Giselle told the Pulse, "I'm feeling a way that women haven't felt for a generation. The abortion fight - the status of women fight - is just one of the cultural differences that make uncertain the possibility that the US can go forward as a single country. Cars driving by honked their support as protesters cheered in return. Community Calendar She wrote: "The need for this legislation has never been more urgent, and the Senate must act immediately to preserve women's rights over their own bodies.