The abortion ban passed by the Indiana General Assembly in August 2022 does not represent the will of Hoosiers, but a small group of far-right ideologues. The people of Indiana deserve to make our own reproductive healthcare decisions!
The Indiana legislature ignored mass protests and stifled public comment during the 2022 special session, instead pouring hours of time into crafting and debating a bill no one wanted. While they claimed to be acting in the interest of the people, they ignored numerous polls that showed broad support for abortion access by Hoosiers.
In the Bowen Center for Public Affairs’ most recent Hoosier Survey, nearly 60% of respondents stated that abortion should be legal in all or most cases. This is an increase from their 2019 survey, in which 48% answered similarly. That same year, 45% of respondents said abortion should be illegal in all or most cases; in 2023, that number fell to 37.5%.
It is clear that the State legislature is out of touch with the general public. In light of their failure to adequately represent the will of their constituents, we call upon our elected city officials to take action. Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray dismissed the idea of a referendum in 2022, claiming it was too “difficult” to craft such a question for the ballot. We reject this as the excuse it is. If it can be done in other states, it can be done here as well.
We ask the City County Council to stand not just with the people of Indianapolis, but with all Hoosiers who support the right to abortion. We, the working people of Indianapolis, call upon the City-County Council to endorse a referendum on abortion access in the State of Indiana.
We demand a referendum! Let the people choose!
Featured photo: A PSL-led march to defend the right to abortion in June 2022.
This petition was closed on June 26, 2024.
Endorsed by:
- Nathalie Hrizi, Editor of Breaking the Chains
- Healer
- Tessa Chuvalas, Damien Center
- Colin Jenkins, Founding Editor of the Hampton Institute
- Melissa Meador, Epidemiologist, Indiana Department of Health
- Nicole Gruska, Coburn Place Housing Advocate
- Jodi Dean, Political Scientist, Author of Comrade: An essay on political belonging
- Keli Foster, KY Health Justice Network
- Hannah Hadley, Indy Gay Market
- Rachael Keown, Hideout Press
- Thomas Botta, Waiter
- Elizabeth Hendrickson, Self-Employed
- Bekah Hinkle, Nail Tech
- Jakeb Kaehn, Sales Rep
- Carson Robbins, Sales
- Benjamin Tracy, Software Developer
- Erin Seacat, Artist
- Katherine Johnson, Student
- Jackson Smith, Pharmacy Tech
- Derek R. Ford, Associate Professor, DePauw University
- Morgan Bozs, Baker
- Leah Coffman, Student
- Diana Francois, Data/IT Analyst
- Sarah O’Keefe, IU Grad Student
- Dale Wigden-Wright, Public Health
- Ryan Polovnuk, Machine Operator
- Maddie Boyd, PSL Indianapolis
- Jeremiah Moos, Handy Moose Home & Garden LLC
- Stephen Sickmeier, Mover
- Tenley Morris, Registered Nurse
- James Corues, Sales – Education
- Medlay Byers, DSA
- Alyson Marsh, Animal Behavior Major
- Hannah Kreider, Student
- Destiny Glover, Party for Socialism and Liberation
- Esmeralda Aguero, Military Pay Tech
- Emma Schwab, Plastic Surgery Office Manager
- Marissa McDougall, Consultative Sales, Laser Hair Removal
- Keith Powell, concerned citizen
- Sydney Hager, resident
- Jessica Bowles, Graphic Designer/Ceramics Artist
- Stephen Lane, Indiana Black Librarians Network
- Tara Schendel, US Army
- Brittney Oliver, ICSW
- Malena Fisk, Student
- Ash McAleavey, Nursing
- Kathryn G Weil, Student
- Theo Dillon, Student
- Derek Savick-Hesser, Education
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- Owen Welch, Barista
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- Emma McRae, Graduate Student
- Hailey Herlin, Peer Advisor
- Noah Haddiz, Exec Chef
- Turner Stephenson, Host
- Morgan Craw, Therapist
- Kayla Lopez, Archivist
- Tahlia Davis, Kennel Assistance
- Sarah Hughes, Millwright
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- Chad Ballard, Interior Designer
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- James Corbyn, Small Business Owner
- Dwight Cobbs, Master Barber
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- Annabelle Shrieves, Nursing Student
- James Darnell, Clergy
- John Pickett, Manufacturer
- Andrew Murray, Party for Socialism and Liberation
- Christina Smith, Social Worker
- Aly Austin, Student
- Dexter Webb, Healer
- Keeva Lyon, Retiree
- Emma Hartman, Musician
- Min Pederson, Insurance
- Parker Andersen, Butler Admission Counselor
- Erica Collyer, Caregiver
- Colin Oakley, Healer
- Aaron Perez, AFS Indiana
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- Marina Lopez, Elaim Admin
- Amanda Kelly, Vet Tech
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- Ana Perez, Student
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- Eli Strode, Artist
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- Em Skelton, Social Worker
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- Erin Jeffrey, Communications
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