{"id":2071726,"date":"2023-10-18T13:11:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T17:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T13:16:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T17:16:36","slug":"illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker forms pro-choice nonprofit organization."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fillinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071726&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. J.B. Pritzker Launches New Nonprofit to Protect Abortion Rights<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) unveiled an exciting new initiative on Wednesday aimed at safeguarding\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-to-scrub-location-history-for-women-who-visit-abortion-clinics\/\" title=\"Google To Scrub Location History For Women Who Visit Abortion Clinics\">reproductive healthcare access<\/a> across the nation. In response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year, Think Big America, a dynamic abortion rights nonprofit, will take center \u2064stage in the battle\u2064 for women&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Championing Abortion Ballot Measures<\/h3>\n<p>Think Big America plans\u200c to make a significant impact by championing abortion ballot measures in\u200b three crucial battleground states: Ohio, Nevada, and Arizona. These states hold immense importance in \u200bthe fight \u2063against &#8220;far-right extremism&#8221; and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of reproductive healthcare.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats&#8217; Hope for Gains<\/h3>\n<p>Since\u200b the fall of\u2064 Roe v. Wade, Democrats have found renewed strength in \u200dthe fight for abortion rights. \u2064They have successfully gained control of Wisconsin&#8217;s state Supreme Court and secured an abortion referendum victory in Kansas. With the 2024 election on the horizon, Democrats are\u200c optimistic that the issue of abortion will once again \u200cdrive gains, \u200dfollowing their \u200dability to fend off significant losses in \u200bthe 2022 midterm \u2063elections. However, Republicans, including potential presidential candidates, remain steadfast in their support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-finalizes-congressional-map-with-two-new-seats\/\" title=\"Texas Finalizes Congressional Map With Two New Seats\">limiting abortion access<\/a>,\u2062 with \u200bsome even advocating for \u2063a federal\u200c abortion ban\u200c or restrictions up to 15 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Fundamental Rights<\/h3>\n<p>In a powerful video\u200d announcement, Gov. Pritzker\u200b emphasized the importance of protecting fundamental \u200crights, regardless of income, location, or identity. He stated, &#8220;Women&#8217;s health. Abortion rights. \u200cThe right to choose. These are fundamental rights\u200c regardless of your income, regardless of where you live or who\u2063 you \u200care.&#8221; Think Big America \u200bis dedicated \u2063to defending these rights, preserving democracy, and fighting for working families.<\/p>\n<h3>Illinois Leading the Way<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. \u200bPritzker has already\u2063 made significant strides in \u2063Illinois, signing into \u200blaw one of the nation&#8217;s most progressive abortion and transgender bills. This legislation \u2062provides legal \u2062protections \u200bfor\u200b out-of-state individuals seeking abortions, expands the number of abortion providers in\u2063 Illinois, and mandates abortion coverage for Illinois public entities. The state has become a haven for \u200bwomen across the Midwest\u2063 and\u2064 beyond, exercising their reproductive rights. Now, Think \u2063Big America\u2062 aims to\u2062 extend\u200b this impact nationwide, ensuring support for individuals in states across the United States.<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Support and Notable \u2063Figures<\/h3>\n<p>While Gov. Pritzker\u200c did not disclose the extent of his personal \u2063financial contribution to Think Big America, the organization will assist in funding pro-abortion ballot measures. For instance, Ohio voters will have the opportunity to\u200b decide on Issue 1, which \u200cpertains to the state constitutional right\u200b to abortion and other reproductive access rights, in November. The board of directors for Think Big America includes notable figures such as Desiree\u2063 Rogers, former White\u200c House social secretary under President Barack Obama, \u200band Illinois state Rep. Margaret Croke.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Pritzker is among a\u200b select\u200c group\u200b of Democratic governors, including Govs. Gavin\u2064 Newsom \u200b(D-CA) and Gretchen\u2064 Whitmer (D-MI), who may potentially\u200d launch presidential campaigns in the future.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2062Think Big America plan to counter\u200d the growing wave of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-launches-2024-campaign-in-search-of-villains\/\" title=\"Biden launches 2024 campaign in search of villains\">anti-abortion sentiment<\/a> \u2063and protect reproductive\u200c rights?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b The point of the heartbeat \u2062detection.\u2064 This sets the\u2064 stage for \u2064an \u2062intense battle as \u2064both sides gear up for \u2062a fight that will shape the future of\u2064 women&#8217;s reproductive rights in America.<\/p>\n<h3>Think Big \u2063America&#8217;s Strategy<\/h3>\n<p>With the launch of Think Big America, Gov. \u2062J.B. Pritzker aims to counter the growing wave of anti-abortion sentiment by mobilizing\u2062 support and resources for abortion rights. The nonprofit will focus \u2064its efforts\u200c on\u2063 advocating for \u200cballot measures \u2064that affirm the right to access safe\u200d and legal abortion\u2062 in Ohio, Nevada, and Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>By strategically\u2064 targeting these battleground states, Think Big America hopes to create a ripple effect, inspiring\u2062 other \u2062states\u2062 to follow suit and\u2062 protect reproductive healthcare rights. The organization believes that\u2062 winning these battles\u2064 will send a \u200cstrong message to those \u200battempting to dismantle\u200d women&#8217;s rights across \u200bthe country.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of\u200b Ohio, Nevada, and \u200bArizona<\/h3>\n<p>Ohio, Nevada, and Arizona have emerged as critical states\u200b in the fight for abortion \u2064rights. Ohio has been at the forefront of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group\/\" title=\"Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker forms pro-choice nonprofit organization.\">implementing restrictive anti-abortion laws<\/a>, and\u2062 it is poised to become the battleground for future legal challenges regarding Roe v. Wade. Nevada, on the \u2062other hand, is a state with progressive values but is under constant \u2063threat from anti-abortion\u200b forces. Lastly, Arizona, with its changing demographics \u2062and \u2063growing Democratic presence, presents a unique opportunity to \u2063push for progressive policies regarding women&#8217;s reproductive rights.<\/p>\n<p>By focusing on these states, Think Big America aims to not only protect the rights of women in these\u200c jurisdictions but also\u200d create a domino effect that will safeguard reproductive healthcare access nationwide.<\/p>\n<h3>The Impact of Democrats&#8217;\u2062 Recent\u200b Victories<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2064 success of Democrats in recent state elections has provided a glimmer of hope for abortion rights advocates. Wisconsin&#8217;s state Supreme Court swing to the left and the abortion referendum victory in Kansas have demonstrated \u200cthe growing support and mobilization around protecting women&#8217;s reproductive rights.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to the 2024 election, Democrats are optimistic that the\u2064 issue \u200cof abortion will\u200c drive gains \u2064for the \u2062party. The \u2062ability to \u200bhold off\u2062 significant losses \u200din the 2022 midterm elections has raised\u200d hopes that the fight \u2062for abortion rights can be a winning issue for Democrats once again. \u200cHowever, Republicans remain steadfast in their\u2062 support for limiting\u2062 abortion access, setting \u2063the stage for \u2064an intense battle in\u200c the upcoming election cycle.<\/p>\n<h3>The Need to Safeguard Reproductive Healthcare<\/h3>\n<p>The launch of Think Big America signifies a commitment to \u200bprotecting women&#8217;s reproductive healthcare access. With\u2062 the increasing threats against \u2064abortion rights, it has become crucial for organizations like Think Big\u2064 America to \u2062step up and champion the cause. The nonprofit will \u2063not only advocate \u200dfor ballot measures but also\u200c work on raising awareness and educating \u2064communities about the importance of reproductive \u2064healthcare access.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. \u2064J.B. Pritzker&#8217;s initiative demonstrates a determination \u2062to fight against the rollback of women&#8217;s rights\u2062 and ensure that reproductive healthcare remains a fundamental aspect of\u2064 women&#8217;s empowerment. As the \u2062battle over abortion rights continues to escalate, Think Big America&#8217;s launch \u200cbrings hope for those advocating for\u200b the preservation of women&#8217;s reproductive rights nationwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) launched Think Big America, a nonprofit supporting abortion rights, aiming to enhance reproductive healthcare access across the country. It will advocate for abortion ballot measures in key battleground states like Ohio, Nevada, and Arizona, while opposing &#8220;far-right extremism.&#8221; Meanwhile, health insurance premiums experience a significant increase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2071728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071726"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071726\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}