American women take to the streets to march before election day

TPO - Several hundred people recently joined a women's march in Massachusetts before the US presidential election, to show strong support for Vice President Kamala Harris and abortion rights.

Hundreds of women marched in Boston on November 2. (Photo: AP)

They marched through Boston Common, holding signs like "We're not going back" and "Abortion is health care." Some men also joined them. The women's march took place in Boston, Washington, DC, and Kansas City, Missouri. Organizers urged people to vote on Election Day, highlighting that abortion rights are on the ballot in nine states. Tracy Murphy told reporters she organized the march because she wanted to send a message, regardless of who won the election. "The message today is we want everyone to vote," Murphy said. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, abortion rights have become a state issue. This right has become a hot issue in the 2024 election, especially for women voters. A total of nine states will consider amending their laws protecting abortion rights, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, and South Dakota. A large majority of voters believe abortion should be legalized, with two-thirds favoring a nationwide law guaranteeing access, according to a national poll conducted by Fox News in March. Support for legal abortion rights has increased since the Roe v. Wade decision was overturned.

Ami Faria and her daughter Amelia participate in a march at Boston Common on November 2. (Photo: AP)

Overall, only about 7% believe abortion should never be legal; 32% believe abortion should be illegal except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother’s life. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shifted his stance on abortion during the campaign, hoping to appeal to independents and some disillusioned Democrats. However, Trump still opposes allowing late-term abortions. During the campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said Trump, who nominated three justices to the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, had worsened health care for women and suggested he would further restrict it if elected.

Tienphong.vn

Source: https://tienphong.vn/phu-nu-my-xuong-duong-tuan-hanh-truoc-ngay-bau-cu-post1688179.tpo