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Abortion Rights

Mother’s Day Sunday Forum

Callers engaged on women’s reproductive rights and conservative religion’s role in law. There is a need to keep abortion safe and legal. Information regarding post-COVID-19 funeral homes assessment of how bad things really got during...
Roe v Wade rally after SCOTUS decision

Reproduction rights group launches campaign to ensure constitutional right to abortion

Listen: Reproductive rights supporters launched a new campaign to pass a constitutional amendment in Florida to protect access to abortions. This comes after the governor signed a six-week abortion ban last month. Leaders from the...

Florida Democrats fight back after end of the legislative session

Hundreds of protesters marched in Tampa this Sunday to protest of some of the many controversial bills passed during the Florida legislative session. Many organizations are standing up against legislation that they say makes the...
Women's March

Florida group campaigns for a constitutional amendment supporting abortion rights

Abortion rights supporters want to pass a constitutional amendment in Florida to protect reproductive rights after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a law to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy,
Roe vs. Wade rally

Florida’s new 6-week abortion ban explained

The Florida House passed and Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed a law that outlaws most abortions in Florida after six weeks.
The Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried speaking at a podium

Protecting Florida’s wild interior, plus pushing back on DeSantis with Andrew Warren and Nikki Fried

For the April 14 edition of “The Skinny” on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa, the show welcomed Gil Smart, Policy Director for the nonprofit Friends of the Everglades, to talk about legislation with a prevailing party attorney...
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023
abortion rights rally

Ron DeSantis signs a 6-week abortion ban into Florida law the same day it passed the state House

The Florida House passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. Gov. RonDesantis signed it into law the same day.
abortion rights Supreme Court

Florida House is set to take up a six-week abortion limit this week

The Florida House this week could give final approval to a bill that seeks to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (HB 7 & SB 300).

Florida Abortion Fund leaders host Abortion Fund Day at Florida Capitol

Listen: Last week, the state Senate passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. In response, a nonprofit raised awareness at the Florida capitol about money that’s available for Floridians seeking abortions from out-of-state...

Moms Demand Action protest against new “Permitless Carry” law

Gun reform advocates organized at Curtis Hixon Park Tuesday one day after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law to allow carrying concealed firearms without a permit. Melissa Ransdell is with Mom’s Demand Action. She said...

State senate passes 6-week abortion bill

Listen: Today, the Florida Senate voted to pass a bill that prevents abortion after 6 weeks. The controversial bill allows exceptions for rape and incest, but would need proof with documentation. Reactions during speeches from...

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