4 reactions to Ohio ballot initiative critics say is 'anti-women,' will usurp parents' rights

Over 700,000 signatures gathered in effort to codify abortion in state constitution, allow trans surgeries for kids

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Friday, July 07, 2023

Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom

Another group in favor of the proposed amendment is the Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom, which credited its volunteers’ grassroots efforts for the “historic day for Ohio and for reproductive freedom.” The organization falls under the non-partisan umbrella Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights that's leading the effort to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution.

“This is a historic day for Ohio and for reproductive freedom. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for this herculean grassroots effort to ensure patients and doctors, not government extremists, are in control of making private medical decisions. Fortunately, the Ohio Constitution gives us the ability to take this popular issue directly to the people,” Lauren Blauvelt and Kellie Copeland of Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom stated.

“Today, we take a huge step forward in the fight for abortion access and reproductive freedom for all, to ensure that Ohioans and their families can make their own health care decisions without government interference.”