Abortion Forward
@abortionforward.bsky.social
The leading organization for repro rights in Ohio. Formerly Pro-Choice Ohio.
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The House votes, approving House Bill 485 to go to the Ohio Senate for further deliberation next year.
You can contact your member of the Ohio Senate and tell them you oppose anti-abortion propaganda in schools: abortionforward.org/propaganda/
You can contact your member of the Ohio Senate and tell them you oppose anti-abortion propaganda in schools: abortionforward.org/propaganda/
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The House votes, approving House Bill 485 to go to the Ohio Senate for further deliberation next year.
You can contact your member of the Ohio Senate and tell them you oppose anti-abortion propaganda in schools: abortionforward.org/propaganda/
You can contact your member of the Ohio Senate and tell them you oppose anti-abortion propaganda in schools: abortionforward.org/propaganda/
Rep. Josh Williams opposes the amendment that would change the range of grades the bill applies to... because of his own transphobia.
This man continues to create new and creative ways to be the most disgusting member of the Ohio legislature.
This man continues to create new and creative ways to be the most disgusting member of the Ohio legislature.
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Rep. Josh Williams opposes the amendment that would change the range of grades the bill applies to... because of his own transphobia.
This man continues to create new and creative ways to be the most disgusting member of the Ohio legislature.
This man continues to create new and creative ways to be the most disgusting member of the Ohio legislature.
Rep. @berylbrownpic.bsky.social moves to amend the bill to address IVF, which the video does not acknowledge as a pathway to parenthood. She notes that the 2023 Issue 1 amendment specifically supports IVF.
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Rep. @berylbrownpic.bsky.social moves to amend the bill to address IVF, which the video does not acknowledge as a pathway to parenthood. She notes that the 2023 Issue 1 amendment specifically supports IVF.
"It's not medically accurate." - Rep. @robinsonforoh.bsky.social is dismantling the terrible ideas included in House Bill 485. He's sharing his experience as a parent with a child taking sex education classes in school and how the bill neglects educational need.
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"It's not medically accurate." - Rep. @robinsonforoh.bsky.social is dismantling the terrible ideas included in House Bill 485. He's sharing his experience as a parent with a child taking sex education classes in school and how the bill neglects educational need.
Bill sponsor Melanie Miller says the Baby Olivia "does not replace Ohio's education standards."
Well, she's technically correct in that OHIO IS THE ONLY STATE WITH NO HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS. This video does not in any way address that massive missing need.
Well, she's technically correct in that OHIO IS THE ONLY STATE WITH NO HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS. This video does not in any way address that massive missing need.
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Bill sponsor Melanie Miller says the Baby Olivia "does not replace Ohio's education standards."
Well, she's technically correct in that OHIO IS THE ONLY STATE WITH NO HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS. This video does not in any way address that massive missing need.
Well, she's technically correct in that OHIO IS THE ONLY STATE WITH NO HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS. This video does not in any way address that massive missing need.
The Ohio House is now debating House Bill 485, to force teachers to show students in grades 5-12 an anti-abortion propaganda video.
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Ohio House is now debating House Bill 485, to force teachers to show students in grades 5-12 an anti-abortion propaganda video.
The Ohio House votes to pass this harmful and unconstitutional legislation. The bill heads to the Ohio Senate for further deliberation next year. You can contact Ohio state senator and demand they oppose it: abortionforward.org/medication-a...
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Ohio House votes to pass this harmful and unconstitutional legislation. The bill heads to the Ohio Senate for further deliberation next year. You can contact Ohio state senator and demand they oppose it: abortionforward.org/medication-a...
Rep. @desireetims.bsky.social reminds the House that Ohio voters clearly spoke in support of reproductive freedom in 2023, and that House Bill 324 is unconstitutional as it violates the Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment.
November 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Rep. @desireetims.bsky.social reminds the House that Ohio voters clearly spoke in support of reproductive freedom in 2023, and that House Bill 324 is unconstitutional as it violates the Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment.
The Ohio House is now hearing House Bill 324, which adds restrictions against the safest and most common medication used for abortion care. Rep. @reprachelbaker.bsky.social spoke against the bill in committee and opposes it on the House floor.
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The Ohio House is now hearing House Bill 324, which adds restrictions against the safest and most common medication used for abortion care. Rep. @reprachelbaker.bsky.social spoke against the bill in committee and opposes it on the House floor.
The Ohio House passes Senate Bill 293, which now attacks voters' rights.
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Ohio House passes Senate Bill 293, which now attacks voters' rights.
Rep. @ashleyforohio.bsky.social explains one of the common ways voters can have their ballots challenged despite no wrongdoing, such as a name change upon getting married as happened to her. She moves to amend to give voters increased information.
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Rep. @ashleyforohio.bsky.social explains one of the common ways voters can have their ballots challenged despite no wrongdoing, such as a name change upon getting married as happened to her. She moves to amend to give voters increased information.
Rep. @russo4ohio.bsky.social explains why the current law allows for voters' ballots to count when they are properly postmarked before Election Day, even if received a few days after polls close. The law accommodates slower action by the USPS in handling ballots.
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Rep. @russo4ohio.bsky.social explains why the current law allows for voters' ballots to count when they are properly postmarked before Election Day, even if received a few days after polls close. The law accommodates slower action by the USPS in handling ballots.
Rep. Adam Bird says he wants to protect election integrity... and then explains why he wants to cheat Ohio voters who have cast legal ballots before the deadline.
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Rep. Adam Bird says he wants to protect election integrity... and then explains why he wants to cheat Ohio voters who have cast legal ballots before the deadline.
Rep. Juanita Brent speaks in support of Ohio voters and moves to amend the bill. Rep. Josh Williams makes up some crap hypothetical about abuse of ballots and asks the House to table the amendment.
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Rep. Juanita Brent speaks in support of Ohio voters and moves to amend the bill. Rep. Josh Williams makes up some crap hypothetical about abuse of ballots and asks the House to table the amendment.
The House is now debating Senate Bill 293, which includes the language of the SAVE Act — attacking voters' rights & reducing opportunities for absentee voters. The bill forces boards of election to reject ballots that were postmarked before election day, even if received a few dats later.
November 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The House is now debating Senate Bill 293, which includes the language of the SAVE Act — attacking voters' rights & reducing opportunities for absentee voters. The bill forces boards of election to reject ballots that were postmarked before election day, even if received a few dats later.
‼️ Bad things are brewing at the Statehouse. From attacks on abortion to undermining democracy and voting, these bills would strip Ohioans of rights we've all fought so hard for.
Find your member of the Ohio House at AbortionForward.org/OHLeg and call them immediately! House session starts at 2PM.
Find your member of the Ohio House at AbortionForward.org/OHLeg and call them immediately! House session starts at 2PM.
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
‼️ Bad things are brewing at the Statehouse. From attacks on abortion to undermining democracy and voting, these bills would strip Ohioans of rights we've all fought so hard for.
Find your member of the Ohio House at AbortionForward.org/OHLeg and call them immediately! House session starts at 2PM.
Find your member of the Ohio House at AbortionForward.org/OHLeg and call them immediately! House session starts at 2PM.
Senator @bethliston.bsky.social, a physician, asks the witness if he believes that doctor aren't capable of having these discussions with patients. She also reminds him that the Ohio Department of Health records complication rates, and that his answer blaming Biden is incorrect.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Senator @bethliston.bsky.social, a physician, asks the witness if he believes that doctor aren't capable of having these discussions with patients. She also reminds him that the Ohio Department of Health records complication rates, and that his answer blaming Biden is incorrect.
Sen. Koehler's response is dripping with stigma, "She's experiencing remorse..."
...but if the senator ever actually talked to abortion patients, he would know this is not true.
...but if the senator ever actually talked to abortion patients, he would know this is not true.
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sen. Koehler's response is dripping with stigma, "She's experiencing remorse..."
...but if the senator ever actually talked to abortion patients, he would know this is not true.
...but if the senator ever actually talked to abortion patients, he would know this is not true.
"Do you actually believe this bill is necessary?" asks Sen. Catherine Ingram. She notes that physicians are already having responsible conversations with patients before prescribing medication.
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"Do you actually believe this bill is necessary?" asks Sen. Catherine Ingram. She notes that physicians are already having responsible conversations with patients before prescribing medication.
Sen. Kyle Koehler is giving sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 309, which would require doctors to give patients a statement outlining their legal rights in the even of a complication. The bill is itself propaganda against very safe abortion medication.
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Sen. Kyle Koehler is giving sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 309, which would require doctors to give patients a statement outlining their legal rights in the even of a complication. The bill is itself propaganda against very safe abortion medication.
We've moved to Ohio Senate Health Committee...
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We've moved to Ohio Senate Health Committee...
The Ohio House Health Committee passes the bill on to be scheduled for a full House vote, possibly later today. The bill would move to the Senate next.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Ohio House Health Committee passes the bill on to be scheduled for a full House vote, possibly later today. The bill would move to the Senate next.
Rep. Rachel Baker moves to amend the bill to accommodate research that has already bee done at the federal level and approved by the FDA. Republicans reject the amendment.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Rep. Rachel Baker moves to amend the bill to accommodate research that has already bee done at the federal level and approved by the FDA. Republicans reject the amendment.
Rep. Karen Brownlee moves to amend the bill so that it uses actual peer-reviewed research instead of the anti-abortion slop that the bill relies on. The Republicans reject the amendment.
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Rep. Karen Brownlee moves to amend the bill so that it uses actual peer-reviewed research instead of the anti-abortion slop that the bill relies on. The Republicans reject the amendment.
We turn now to Ohio House Gov't Oversight Committee just in time to find @daniellefirsich.bsky.social for @ppaohio.bsky.social testifying against House Bill 42, which requires Ohio's Medicaid to collect data concerning citizenship and immigration status of patients.
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We turn now to Ohio House Gov't Oversight Committee just in time to find @daniellefirsich.bsky.social for @ppaohio.bsky.social testifying against House Bill 42, which requires Ohio's Medicaid to collect data concerning citizenship and immigration status of patients.