The overwhelming majority of Floridians believe we should all have the freedom to make our own personal health care decisions without interference from politicians. In November 2024, 57.2% of Florida’s voters supported Amendment 4 to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability. Unfortunately, the vote fell short of the 60% threshold to change the state’s Constitution.
In this powerful 30-minute video, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) took a stand in support of Amendment 4, encouraging a “Yes” vote to protect reproductive rights in Florida. WRC CEO Ashley Brown leads an insightful discussion with local leaders, including Nancy Hughes from the League of Women Voters, former Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, and Jaymie Carter, co-founder of Conservative Women for Freedom. Together, they break down the importance of restoring the rights once provided by Roe v. Wade and countered misinformation surrounding the amendment.
Florida’s state legislature imposed a six-week abortion ban that goes against the will of Florida voters across the political spectrum. For more than a decade, the people of Florida have made it clear in polling, and with their votes, that they don’t want the government intruding on their personal medical decisions.
The state’s near-total abortion ban does more than threaten a patient’s access to abortion care. Over time, it will also impact access to quality ob-gyn and maternity healthcare. Listen to this doctor explaining how an abortion ban has affected medical care in her area.
Florida voters want women to have the chance to ensure that their personal medical decisions are theirs and theirs alone to make.
If you would like more information on how to help, contact the League of Women Voters of Manatee County – info@lwvmanatee.org or 941-779-4165
Visit the League of Women Voters of Manatee County YouTube page for more videos from the LWV-MC Reproductive Rights Action Team.
