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by Demetria Mosley on Jul 19, 2022
WREN Stands with Thousands in Push Against Abortion Ban COLUMBIA, SC- Thousands of South Carolinians have continued to push back against an abortion ban that threatens reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Today, over 150 of those advocates stood with the Women’s Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) at the Statehouse to raise their voices against the
by Ann Warner on Jul 19, 2022
The following Op-Ed was printed in Greenville News on Sunday, July 17. Three weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down the decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, after nearly fifty years of federal protection. The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) and our tens of thousands of advocates across the state
by Ashley Lidow on Jul 14, 2022
The South Carolina House of Representatives has put together a special Ad Hoc Committee to consider NEW legislation related to the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion. Even though the committee did everything they could to stack the odds against us, we had hundreds show up to speak out. Unfortunately, many testifiers were turned away from
by WREN Staff on Jul 11, 2022
Where are you from? I am a native of Columbia but my family is from a small town in Williamsburg country called Lane. There are no stores or streetlights in the town, just one little gas station on the outskirts that sells really good hogshead cheese and hot dogs. I say I am from Columbia,
by Ann Warner on Jul 11, 2022
We are glad that the Biden Administration is taking steps to attempt to mitigate the disastrous consequences the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Dobbs decision will have on the lives of Americans. However, these steps fall far short of what is required to protect our lives and our futures here in South Carolina. The fact
by Melissa Moore on Jul 8, 2022
Here’s what we need you to do! Post a video or a photo of you holding a sign explaining why abortion access matters to you on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and others) and tag legislators and WREN (@WRENetwork), demanding Protection for Abortion Access in SC. Encourage your friends and family to join in. Use
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by Brandi Ellison on Jun 29, 2022
House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Abortion is meeting on Thursday, July 7, 2022. The South Carolina House of Representatives has put together a special Ad Hoc Committee to consider NEW legislation related to the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion. This Committee has set its first meeting date to hear from the public. This
by Melissa Moore on Jun 24, 2022
We are working on multiple levels to resist lawmakers’ attempts to control our bodies. They will not stop, and neither will we. We will contact you with opportunities to engage as they arise. https://bit.ly/WRENOutreachTeam
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by Ann Warner on Jun 24, 2022
WREN denounces the decision issued June 24, 2022 by the United States Supreme Court on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, overturning Roe v Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. This decision is an assault on our health, our dignity, and our rights. It will take time to realize the full
by Ashley Lidow on Jun 22, 2022
Extremist legislators have been working for decades to push abortion access out of reach. This includes forcing people to travel long distances, wait days between appointments, source childcare, and pay out of pocket without insurance coverage. We need policies that support people’s whole lives, including better access to hospitals and clinics, healthcare provided by people
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