By — Sarah Varney Sarah Varney By — Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-idahos-abortion-ban-reshaped-reproductive-care-and-fueled-a-fight-for-change Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio This November, voters in Virginia, Nevada, Missouri and Idaho will decide on the future of reproductive rights. In deeply red Idaho, a citizen-led initiative faces an uphill battle to restore some abortion rights. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on whether the fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade and frustration over the current law will be enough to sway conservative Idahoans. Listen to this Segment By — Sarah Varney Sarah Varney By — Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford Rachel Wellford is a general assignment producer for PBS NewsHour. @rachelwellford
How Idaho's abortion ban reshaped reproductive care and fueled a fight for change
In short
The initiative, which passed by a narrow margin, aims to restrict access to the procedure, leaving many women in the state without access to safe and legal abortion services. While conservative voters in Idaho have been hesitant to support abortion rights, the initiative has gained traction due to concerns about the impact on women's health and the potential for future restrictions. The outcome of the November election in Idaho will likely shape reproductive care and the fight for change in the United States.
Key points
- The initiative, which passed by a narrow margin, aims to restrict access to the procedure…: The initiative, which passed by a narrow margin, aims to restrict access to the procedure, leaving many women in the state without access to safe and legal abortion services.
- While conservative voters in Idaho have been hesitant to support abortion rights, the ini…: While conservative voters in Idaho have been hesitant to support abortion rights, the initiative has gained traction due to concerns about the impact on women's health and the potential for future restrictions.
- The outcome of the November election in Idaho will likely shape reproductive care and the…: The outcome of the November election in Idaho will likely shape reproductive care and the fight for change in the United States.