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by Sarah Nichols on Oct 5, 2018
If you’ve been tuning into the Kavanaugh hearings in some form or fashion, you are probably feeling discouraged after watching Dr. Ford being discredited after sharing intensely intimate and gut-wrenching testimony. (You can read our full statement on the hearings here.) Thank you to all of our advocates who have spoken out, called your senators,… Read more
by Ann Warner on Sep 28, 2018
Statement from Ann Warner, CEO, WREN This week we witnessed the courage of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford as she shared her experience of sexual assault before the Senate Judiciary Committee. As we watched her, we carry our histories with us: we remember the strength of Professor Anita Hill years ago when she came forward with her story of… Read more
Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Ashley Lidow on Sep 17, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has applied for a Medicaid waiver to change the way that family planning services are delivered in South Carolina. While the stated intentions of the waiver are to improve maternal and child healthcare, this change in policy will limit South Carolinians’ access to the health… Read more
Advocate Stories, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Sarah Nichols on Sep 6, 2018
ICYMI: In response to the Brett Kavanaugh hearings that started on Tuesday, Lynn Paltrow, the Executive Director of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW), joined us for a discussion on our Facebook live page on how the Supreme Court nomination will affect Roe v. Wade. Lynn currently placed an op-ed in the New York Times on… Read more
by Ashley Lidow on Aug 24, 2018
It is back to school season, and we at WREN have been doing our homework when it comes to researching and building out a policy agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Now, we would like to invite you to provide us with feedback on the issues that matter to you. So first: what is a… Read more
Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Ashley Lidow on Aug 6, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has applied for a Medicaid waiver to change the way that family planning services are delivered in South Carolina. While the stated intentions of the waiver are to improve maternal and child healthcare, this change in policy will limit South Carolinians’ access to the health… Read more
by Sarah Nichols on Jul 18, 2018
Have you been hearing a lot of talk about the Supreme Court, or have you heard the name “Brett Kavanaugh” floating around a lot recently? That’s because President Trump recently nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the vacant spot on the Supreme Court. This has concerned many advocates for women’s health—including us—because Roe v. Wade hangs… Read more
Health and Education, Policy Updates
by WREN Statement on Jul 12, 2018
Statement from Ann Warner, CEO, WREN “As advocates for women’s health, economic well-being, and rights in South Carolina, we are accustomed to working and winning against the odds. We fight daily to ensure that all members of our community have access to the healthcare and services they need, and the freedom and dignity they deserve…. Read more
by Ashley Lidow on Jul 10, 2018
As we all come back from barbeques and fireworks, those who show disdain for women’s bodily autonomy have been hard at work. President Trump announced that Judge Brett Kavanaugh is his nominee to replace Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Here is some background on Kavanaugh: He ruled against Jane Doe, a young immigrant woman… Read more
Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by WREN Statement on Jul 6, 2018
Today the governor issued a veto removing funding for family planning from the state budget. Click here to read the full list of vetoes. Statement from Ann Warner, CEO, WREN “In a state where many families are living in poverty, are still uninsured and are struggling to access healthcare, we should be supporting women and… Read more
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