Thousands of people supporting abortion rights are expected to demonstrate in Washington, D.C., and cities across the country Saturday to demand safe and legal access to abortion.
a constitutional right to abortion into federal law, after all 50 Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin III opposed moving ahead on the bill, called the Women’s Health Protection Act.
Still, Bridget Todd, a spokesperson for UltraViolet, a gender justice group supporting women and nonbinary people, said those protesting Saturday will be demanding the bill’s passage, as well as urging the Biden administration and elected officials in every state to protect abortion access. “This is an all-hands-on-deck moment,” Todd said. “The writing has been on the wall for so long, and folks with the power to do something really have not done a lot in terms of action.”Protesters will gather in Washington and at more than 380 events across the country, including in New York City, Austin, Chicago and Los Angeles. You can find an event near youIn D.C., supporters will first meet at noon for a 12:30 p.m.
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