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Elise Shrock, an Indiana political strategist and member of the National Women’s Defense League advisory council, speaks during a virtual news conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Screenshot)

Report: 160-plus state officials accused of sexual harassment, including in Indiana

At least 162 state officials nationwide have been publicly accused of sexual harassment across more than 424 distinct incidents over the last 12 years — including in the Hoosier State, according to ...

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Democracy Michigan Democratic lawmaker called ‘out of order’ for trying to pass bill to fight maternal mortality By Richard Eberwein – 5/02/25

On Wednesday, Michigan state Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) was called out of order by the Republican speakership after she attempted to offer an amendment preserving maternal health to a “Gulf of America” bill.

Abortion Brad Schimel, who campaigns on being nonpartisan, boasts very partisan record By Richard Eberwein – 3/31/25

Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel boasts a record of breaking promises and ethical norms as an elected official.

Abortion GOP bill in Missouri would funnel more tax money to anti-abortion pregnancy centers By Richard Eberwein – 3/10/25

Freshman Missouri state Rep. Christopher Warwick (R-Bolivar) introduced a bill last month that will allow residents to avoid paying any state income taxes if they donate to anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers.

Abortion Montana Republicans want to prohibit women from traveling for abortions, charge them with ‘abortion trafficking’ By Richard Eberwein – 2/26/25

A new bill in the Montana Legislature would prohibit “abortion trafficking,” with criminal penalties for anyone who assists a pregnant woman in receiving an abortion even if outside the state.

Abortion Minnesota anti-abortion bill would defund Planned Parenthood By Caleb Brennan – 2/19/25

Minnesota House Republicans, led by Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R-Hermantown), are pushing a bill that would funnel money away from reproductive health providers like Planned Parenthood and into so-called “crisis pregnancy centers.”

Abortion Missouri GOP proposes ‘eHarmony for babies’ to track pregnant women By Richard Eberwein – 2/19/25

Missouri state Rep. Phil Amato (R-Arnold) has introduced House Bill 807, a bill that would establish a database to track pregnant women who may be “at risk for seeking an abortion.”

Disability Dismantling DEIA initiatives may harm Pennsylvania disability rights By DANIELLE SMITH Keystone State News Connection – 2/03/25

For Pennsylvanians with disabilities, there may be unexpected side effects to ending so-called Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility policies. President Donald Trump has opted to eliminate ...

Abortion Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel believes ‘life begins at conception’ By Richard Eberwein – 1/29/25

Last Tuesday, conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel continued his anti-abortion streak, telling a conservative women’s group that he believes “life begins at conception” and that the GOP has to “change hearts and minds.”

Health care New Michigan laws tackle disparities in maternal health care By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 1/27/25

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed landmark legislation to expand access to essential OB/GYN services across Michigan. Between 2018 and 2022, about 19 mothers per 100,000 live births in Michigan ...

Abortion Minnesota Republican on recently deceased Planned Parenthood leader: ‘Cecile is now in hell’ By Richard Eberwein – 1/22/25

On Tuesday, Minnesota state Rep. Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) responded to the death of former Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards on X by saying, “Cecile is now in hell.”

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