Abortion Rights

Ohio Activists Plan Abortion Ballot Initiative

"It's a when, not an if," especially after the GOP sweep in Ohio Supreme Court races

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal

Nov 10, 2022

When Republicans swept all three races for the Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, they swept away hopes that the court would find that the state Constitution protects the right to an abortion. So on Wednesday, abortion-rights activists were strategizing over when and how to get a measure on the ballot that would amend the Ohio Constitution to specifically say abortion rights are protected...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shreekari Tadepalli is a medical student at OSU. When asked how she wants to practice medicine she quickly answered “I want to be an abortion provider.” She joined supporters of safe and legal abortion at the Abortion Justice Day of Action rally at the Statehouse.

While In Effect, Ohio’s Abortion Ban Led to Chaos, Suffering, and Worse Health Care, Doctor Says

The law was recently and indefinitely blocked by an Ohio judge's ruling

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Nov 4, 2022
65% Fewer Abortions Performed in Ohio Following Dobbs Ruling, Heartbeat Law

States with stronger protections saw increases as Ohioans and others traveled for abortions

By Ashley Lubecky
Nov 4, 2022
Coalition of More Than 1,000 Ohio Doctors Calls on Gov. DeWine to Answer Questions About Abortion Laws

Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights asked the governor to state his position on various proposals including one bill “that would declare a fertilized egg to be legally the same as a human being.”

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Nov 3, 2022
Ohio Rabbis React to State Expert Offering 'Christian Understanding' of Abortion Law

Legal action from the Jewish community has begun in Florida, Indiana and Kentucky.

By Madeline Fening
Oct 26, 2022
Ohio Heartbeat Law Abortion Ban Blocked Indefinitely by Hamilton County Judge

By Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal
Oct 10, 2022
Documents: 10-Year-Old Wasn't Only Ohio Minor Forced to Travel for Abortion After Being Raped

Other Ohio minors were denied abortions due to state's 'Heartbeat Law'

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Sep 22, 2022
DeWine Funds More Anti-Abortion Resources, Some for Adolescent Pregnancy

Some resources were allocated to groups touting “pregnancy prevention” services while also being religiously affiliated

By Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal
Aug 19, 2022
Ohio's 6-Week Abortion Ban Could Be Just the Start

"The problem with Ohio is that Ohio borders a lot of states where there's not great access either"

By Trista Bowser, Ohio News Connection
Jul 19, 2022
Bibb, Griffin Announce Cleveland Abortion Policies Post Roe

City won't waste resources prosecuting private medical decisions, will create Reproductive Freedom Fund

By Sam Allard
Jul 18, 2022
More Ohio Men Seek Vasectomies as Birth Control Becomes Uncertain in a Post-Roe Nation

The Urology Group in Cincinnati says there's been a 59.6% increase in vasectomies this month over those performed in July 2021.

By Madeline Fening
Jul 18, 2022
Doctors Dispute Ohio AG Dave Yost's Claim That Ohio Law Allows 10-Year-Olds to Get Abortions

The dispute appears to hinge on who knows more about the risks of pregnancy — Yost, or doctors who care for pregnant patients.

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Jul 15, 2022
Third Total Abortion Ban Bill Proposed in Ohio

State Rep. Gary Click's vague new bill raises a lot of questions

By Madeline Fening
Jul 14, 2022
Man Charged With Rape of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Whose Abortion Story Dave Yost, Other Republicans Called a Fabrication

"We have regular contact with prosecutors and local police and sheriffs — not a whisper anywhere," Yost had said this week

By Vince Grzegorek
Jul 13, 2022
As Republicans Push Back on Story of 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Forced to Travel for Abortion, State Data Shows Dozens of Children Get Abortions Every Year

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Jul 13, 2022
There are Protesters Camping Out All Week at Cleveland City Hall

After Roe, goal is to build solidarity through intersectionality

By Sam Allard
Jul 12, 2022
Letters Full of Human Poop Will Be Least of Ohio Republican Lawmakers' Worries

Mail originated at Cleveland post office.

By Sam Allard
Jul 8, 2022
DeWine: No Comment on 'Heartbeat Bill' That Forced a 10-Year-Old Rape Victim to Travel to Indiana for Abortion

Ohio governor signed ban, but will only say rape is wrong

By Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal
Jul 8, 2022
Coalition of More Than 1,000 Ohio Doctors Releases Open Letter of Dissent Decrying Roe Reversal, Ohio's Heartbeat Bill Abortion Ban

"Women are now losing bodily autonomy, basic human rights, and access to life-saving medical care"

By Vince Grzegorek
Jul 7, 2022
Lakewood City Council to Introduce Ordinance Restricting Police from Investigating Abortions

No city resources could be used to prosecute private reproductive decisions.

By Sam Allard
Jul 5, 2022
Ohio Lawmaker Says ‘Still a Right to Life’ for Pregnancies From Rape, Incest

“I do believe we have the votes in both chambers [for a full ban], and we have the full support of the governor on this bill.”

By Jake Zuckerman, Ohio Capital Journal
Jul 1, 2022