John, it’s been two years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
That decision was extreme and dangerous. In the two years since, it has compromised people's health, well-being, and autonomy across the country.
In Ohio, voters enshrined abortion protections in the state Constitution in 2023. I was incredibly proud to cast my vote to protect reproductive access in my home state, but I know Ohio is one of few with constitutional protections, and there is still more work to be done.
If we don’t elect Democrats in November, we will only continue to see egregious attacks on abortion in states across the nation and potentially at a federal level. And Republicans won’t stop there. They are already setting their sights on IVF and birth control. We cannot stop fighting.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?