NARAL Pro-Choice California Reaffirms Support for Governor Gavin Newsom, Opposes Republican Recall Effort - Reproductive Freedom for All

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NARAL Pro-Choice California Reaffirms Support for Governor Gavin Newsom, Opposes Republican Recall Effort

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 25, 2021
Contact: [email protected]

 

Sacramento In the leadup to a Republican-led effort to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom, NARAL Pro-Choice California is today reiterating its support for Governor Newsom—an unwavering champion for reproductive freedom. This recall is an attack on California values and a distraction from the critical work needed to address the enormous healthcare disparities and societal inequities in the state. California must continue building on the tremendous progress Gov. Newsom has already made to safeguard our fundamental rights and freedoms.

 

NARAL Pro-Choice California Director Shannon Olivieri Hovis said:

“When Governor Newsom declared California a reproductive freedom state, he set the stage for numerous efforts and actions that have made our home a more equitable and free place to decide when and how to start, grow, and raise a family. This recall effort is nothing more than a hate-filled, Republican-fueled campaign to unseat a true champion for Californians and reproductive freedom. Gov. Newsom’s leadership in this moment is critical now more than ever to advance healthcare coverage, access, and reproductive freedom for all people. NARAL Pro-Choice California and our nearly 300,000 members will continue to support Gov. Newsom and work to ensure California continues to have an established leader for reproductive freedom in the governor’s office.”

 

Background

In 2019, Gov. Newsom issued a Proclamation on Reproductive Freedom, reaffirming California’s commitment to protecting reproductive rights and access to reproductive healthcare for all people. He has made good on his promise time and again:

 

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For over 50 years, NARAL Pro-Choice America and its network of state affiliates and chapters have fought to protect and advance reproductive freedom—including access to abortion, contraception, and paid family leave—for every body. NARAL is powered by its more than 2.5 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 7 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family.