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Amy Weintraub

Amy Weintraub

Amy Weintraub is the Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida, a statewide organization dedicated to winning a more progressive Florida – www.ProgressFlorida.org

COMMENTARY

Women with low incomes suffer with no abortion coverage

By: and - September 12, 2019

Over the past several months, we’ve witnessed anti-abortion politicians in states surrounding Florida and across the country enact a slew of anti-abortion laws aimed at limiting access to abortion for those who need it most. But what many people don’t know is that for more than four decades, a federal policy has already been doing […]

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Florida’s attack on young people’s access to abortion care aims to topple key Roe v. Wade court decision

By: and - May 22, 2019

This year, abortion opponents across the country have doubled-down on their efforts to attack Roe v. Wade, passing ban after outright ban on abortion care. This comes after decades of anti-abortion politicians chipping away at abortion access and pushing care out of reach for so many – especially young people. Florida has a shameful history […]

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Forced Consent is Cause for Concern

By: - April 15, 2019

As bills restricting young people’s access to abortion are once again being considered by the Florida Legislature, my thoughts turn to my own children. My kids are well versed in sexual health topics. We’ve had age-appropriate discussions about healthy relationships and sex since they were in elementary school. I hope if Caroline or Jeremiah need […]

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What if U.S. Supreme Court overturns landmark Roe vs. Wade?

By: - February 21, 2019

Let’s look ahead. What if the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is gutted or overturned? My first thoughts go to my teen daughter, Caroline; my nieces, Haley and Isabelle; and all their girlfriends. The recent ideological shift on the U.S. Supreme Court has put many of us on high alert, ready for a fight we […]