You might not think that a state institution would be an advocate for abortion. But that one likely doesn’t live in California.
The President of the University of California, Michael Drake stated that it would protect abortion at its meeting of the Board of Regents.
Here’s how Michael put it on May 18th, in light of the leaked document indicating SCOTUS may overturn Roe v. Wade
“I’d like to begin this morning by acknowledging an issue that’s on the minds of many of us. The leaked Supreme Court draft decision is in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.”
This could have a national impact on pregnancies. However, the president didn’t suggest that only women could conceive.
“The outcome of this case could have significant impact on the rights and health of pregnant people throughout the nation.”
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Michael said California’s state university system was “actively reviewing the potential impacts on our community and operations” of a Roe reversal. Repercussions might involve “patient care at [the state’s] hospitals,” along with “research, teaching and public service missions.”
Make no mistake — the UC system stands on the side of abortion:
“I want to state unequivocally that we at the University of California believe that all people should have access to the full range of affordable and convenient healthcare of their choosing, including reproductive health services.”
You probably already know this: Roe’s 1973 decision hailed a constitutional right to privacy, though such a right isn’t explicitly guaranteed by the nation’s founding document. Michael also called for the idea, promising students that they would be allowed to have abortions.
“We believe in the right to privacy. Californians are entitled to these fundamental rights. Californians will be doing everything possible to protect them. I also want to reassure our students that their access to comprehensive reproductive health services will continue at our campuses student health centers, and we will also maintain our longstanding referral relationships with community facilities for abortion services when requested by students.”
You can, of course. Roe V. WadeThe decision was reversed Friday and sent shockwaves throughout the country. The decision places the issue of abortion back into the hands of the states, and there’s sure to be no tightening of regulations in California.
Still, the educational apparatus wanted to ensure everyone what side it was on — not just regarding abortion, but also gender identity.
The culture has transformed significantly. California leads the charge in this direction. But it isn’t the only direction the country is moving; not by far, especially now…
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— Alex Parker (@alexparker1984) June 24, 2022
-ALEX
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