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Letter to the Editor: On women’s rights and beyond, Simmons is the right choice
“The race for Connecticut’s 36th District Senate seat between incumbent Republican Ryan Fazio and Democratic challenger Nick Simmons carries profound implications, especially when it comes to reproductive rights.
Fazio may claim to support reproductive rights, but his voting record tells a different story. When given the chance, he sided with the far-right wing of the national GOP, which has been systematically chipping away at abortion access. Most strikingly, he voted against HB 5414, the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act, a landmark bill that expanded abortion protections in Connecticut, safeguarded providers and shielded women seeking abortions from other states.
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On women’s rights and beyond, Nick Simmons is the right choice.“ – Jess Heckerling