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Abortion and pro-choice are complex issues that require serious consideration
Pro-life politicians were pushing for a law that would prohibit abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy. The new “heartbeat” measure has been appealed in 2020 in federal court, with pro-choice activists claiming it could be their final push to make these measures a reality!
The Supreme Court’s draft opinion that leaked Monday night effectively achieves what the anti-abortion movement has been aiming for decades. But in public opinion, it’s not a popular move at all.
Several polls from the last few years show that a majority of Americans do not support banning abortion. For example, a recent poll from ABC/Washington Post shows that 54% think Roe v. Wade should be upheld and only 28% say it should be overturned; 18% said they had no opinion.
The unpopularity of overturning Roe isn’t a new finding, either. Polling from CNN going back to 1989 shows that the percentage of Americans who support overturning Roe has never risen above 36%.
So right now, the Supreme Court is set to change a ruling that most Americans want to keep in place.
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Today
 The Creative Coast’s FastPitch is back! The epic startup pitch event returns in 2022 for an in-person, live event this May…The Creative Coast’s FastPitch provides a platform for promising local… Read more. |
Thursday
 We’re celebrating Derby Day with a Bridgerton-inspired Ladies Night Out, featuring gourmet cuisine, delish cocktails & more!Celebrate the most fashionable sporting event of the year in dreamy Bridgerton style! Lady… Read more. |
 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music and authentic Mexican food and drink!Plant Riverside District will host a special Cinco de Mayo event featuring live music by LPT, a Jacksonville,… Read more. |
Friday
 SMOAKLAND makes their way to the 912!Elan Savannah presentsSMOAKLANDSupport:TBATickets: www.elansavannah.comThis event is 18 and up. Must show photo ID at the door. Sections on either side of the stage are… Read more. |
 Clayton Hackle is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage this May! Come out and support a local Georgia boy on his way to the big time!THE ROOTS OF COUNTRY MUSIC… Read more. |
Saturday
 Break out your hats and bow ties as we celebrate the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby and raise money for Park Place Outreach!Break out your hats and bow ties… Read more. |
 FreeBird is coming back to the Soundgarden Stage to Rock the House this May!! The Ultimate Lynard Skynyrd Tribute should not be missed!!”Turn it up!” And with those words musical… Read more. |
 Cats Under the Stars | Charlie Fog Band at Cohen’s Retreat!Join us Saturday, May 7th at Cohen’s Retreat for Cats Under the Stars – a tribute to the Jerry Garcia… Read more. |
 DO IT FOR LOVE ( VIDEO SHOOT)THIS IS AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR FOR THE AGES. DO IT FOR LOVE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST RECORDS COMING FROM STACII ADAMS. YOU… Read more. |
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My body, my choice”: More than 100 abortion-rights supporters chanted and waved signs as they marched from Savannah City Hall to Johnson Square on May 3, 2022. The rally was held in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion considering the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
