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This candidate has been endorsed by Red Wine & Blue, a diverse nationwide movement of suburban women fighting extremism, based on their demonstrated support for reproductive freedom, public education, and democracy.
Sep 30, 2024
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan have endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.
Sep 20, 2024
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan endorsed this candidate in the 2024 Primary Election, calling them a "Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion".
Jul 22, 2024
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Reproductive Freedom for All has endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.
Jul 8, 2024
Kara sponsored a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.
Nov 7, 2023
Kara voted to pass a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.
Nov 1, 2023
Kara voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.
Nov 1, 2023
Kara voted to pass a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.
Nov 1, 2023
Kara voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.
Nov 1, 2023
Kara sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.
Sep 7, 2023
Kara sponsored a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.
Sep 7, 2023
Kara voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.
May 3, 2023
Kara voted to pass a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.
Apr 13, 2023
Kara sponsored a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.
Apr 12, 2023
National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) has endorsed this representative for the Michigan State Legislature because they "represent the boldest and most committed leaders ready to protect and expand abortion rights in this state.”
Oct 7, 2022
MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.
Aug 1, 2022
Kara sponsored a bill that protects individuals seeking an abortion in another state and individuals who assist travel to another state for an abortion.
Jul 20, 2022
“I'm proud to share that I have been endorsed by EMILY's List! @emilyslist works to elect pro-choice women. Their work is more important this year than ever before!”
Jul 7, 2022
Kara voted against a bill that bans the use of fetal, embryonic, or newborn tissue, organs, or cells obtained from an abortion in scientific research.
Jul 1, 2022
In this post-Roe time, state legislatures are even more important. That's why I'm proud to have this "Sexual & Reproductive Health Champion" designation from @PPact.
Jun 28, 2022
“I will keep fighting for access to safe, legal abortion; access to accurate information and contraception; and better maternal and infant care, especially for Black mothers and babies, who disproportionately suffer bad outcomes.”
Jun 28, 2022
“We must also work to pass state laws & to amend our state Constitution to secure Michiganders’ rights to reproductive freedom.”
Jun 24, 2022
Kara voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.
Feb 9, 2022
Please stop calling today’s Supreme Court oral arguments in Dobbs, a major abortion rights case, a “showdown.” It’s not a damn game show. Fundamental rights are at stake. #AbortionIsHealthcare
Dec 1, 2021
Kara sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statute to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Kara sponsored a bill revising The Born-Alive Infant Protection Act to reflect repeal of other laws.
Nov 10, 2021
Kara sponsored a bill revising laws to reflect the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.
Nov 10, 2021
Kara sponsored a bill that reflects repealed abortion laws; takes use or prescription of drug out of definition of abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Kara sponsored a bill that updates criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
“We’re calling on our fellow legislators, governors, and the courts to stop these abortion bans and instead take action to ensure all people can access reproductive health care with dignity and respect, no matter where they live or the size of their bank account.”
May 23, 2019
“Republicans voted down an amendment to their resolution that would declare the House’s intent to reduce infant mortality and improve pre- and post-natal care for women because … pro-life? #StoptheLies”
May 14, 2019