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California Prepares For Possibility Of Roe v. Wade Being Overturned

California Prepares For Possibility Of Roe v. Wade Being Overturned

KQED's The California Report

May 3, 202217m 15s

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Show Notes

A draft majority opinion obtained by Politico appears to show that the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. If that does occur, the effects will be felt nationwide, including in California, which is already preparing for the possibility of an influx of people looking to get an abortion.

Guest: Shannon Olivieri Hovis, Director of NARAL Pro-Choice California


In a recent op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, former legislative staffer Ruth Ferguson details her experiences working in the office of Bay Area Assemblymember Marc Berman. She says her experience included harassment from her direct supervisor and retaliation for reporting incidents that concerned her. Now, she's looking to help lead change in the ways these claims are investigated.

Guest: Ruth Ferguson, former staffer for Bay Area Assemblymemebr Marc Berman

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