We all remember the feeling we felt a few months ago when we got the news that Roe v Wade was overturned. Anger, disappointment, and fear are some of the emotions that come to mind. It does not seem fair that women all over the state, and country, now have fewer freedoms and rights.
With the overturning of Roe, an outdated full abortion ban automatically became the law here in Wisconsin. If it were up to Bryan Steil and Tim Michels, that ban would stay in place, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
The stakes couldn't be higher this November.
Some Wisconsin voters will have a chance to offer their views on the state's 1849 ban on abortions, as several cities are putting the question to an advisory referendum this fall. The Racine City Council unanimously approved a resolution to put the referendum on the ballot this fall. It will ask voters if they think Wisconsin's abortion ban, which makes the procedure a felony in most cases, should be repealed.
We support this referendum and we think every district in the state should be given the right to decide.
