Hyde Amendment

The Hyde Amendment is gone…so what’s next?

By Kristen Batstone | Jun 29, 2021 | Comments Off on The Hyde Amendment is gone…so what’s next?

The NWHN applauds President Biden for excluding the Hyde Amendment from his budget proposal. But we must stay vigilant. The Weldon Amendment and the Helms Amendment pose similar dangers to abortion access.

NWHN Applauds Reproductive Justice Being at the Forefront!

By NWHN Staff | Aug 1, 2016 | Comments Off on NWHN Applauds Reproductive Justice Being at the Forefront!

It’s been another strange week in American presidential politics with the disturbing news that a foreign dictator may be attempting to influence our election. But what you may have missed in the news coverage of the Democratic National Convention was the unprecedented support for abortion rights.

Looking Forward: Challenging the Opposition to Ensure Reproductive Freedom

By NWHN Staff | Jan 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Looking Forward: Challenging the Opposition to Ensure Reproductive Freedom

Make no mistake — 2016 will be a monumental year for women and reproductive rights.

Hyde at 39… Why Aren’t We Celebrating?

By NWHN Staff | Sep 30, 2015 | Comments Off on Hyde at 39… Why Aren’t We Celebrating?

Anniversaries are usually quite a happy occasion, often celebrated with parties or gift giving or gatherings with friends. However, the anniversary occurring today on September 30th is not one to be celebrated but, rather, an anniversary in which we are reminded that we still have a long way to go in the fight for reproductive justice.

Help Stop 40 Years of Discrimination

By NWHN Staff | Sep 10, 2015 | Comments Off on Help Stop 40 Years of Discrimination

In July, I joined more than 70 members of Congress and women’s health allies to celebrate the introduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act. This visionary bill would repeal the Hyde Amendment and restore insurance coverage for abortion for all women.

It’s Time to Eliminate the Harmful Hyde Amendment!

By NWHN Staff | Sep 8, 2015 | Comments Off on It’s Time to Eliminate the Harmful Hyde Amendment!

On July 8, the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN) joined Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Diana DeGette (D-CO); over 70 other Congressional champions; and more than 50 organizational allies to celebrate the introduction of the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act.