In Ohio, pro-choice advocates gathered at the state Capitol Thursday to protest sweeping anti-abortion measures in the state budget. Inspired by this week’s “people’s filibuster” in Texas, scores of people massed on the state Capitol steps. They later shouted “Shame on you!” as lawmakers passed a budget that would effectively defund Planned Parenthood, shift funds to deceptive crisis pregnancy centers, impose restrictions that could shut down clinics and require providers to detect any fetal heartbeat and then tell the patient about it before an abortion. The budget is now in the hands of Gov. John Kasich, who is anti-choice.
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Anti-Choice Budget Bill Amidst Protests
HeadlineJun 28, 2013