ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Amanda Zurawski, an advocate for abortion rights, embarked on a tour across North Carolina to campaign for the reelection of President Joe Biden and to advocate for federal abortion protections for women. Zurawski shared her personal experience in Texas, where she suffered from sepsis due to a lack of medical intervention following a miscarriage.
During her tour, Zurawski visited major cities in North Carolina including Durham and Charlotte, where she engaged in discussions with doctors and voters. The primary objective of her campaign was to ensure that North Carolina maintains accessible abortion services, as she believes the outcome of the upcoming election will greatly impact abortion rights.
Zurawski’s journey was motivated by her own experience in Texas, where she filed a lawsuit against the state for denying her the option of abortion following a miscarriage. She developed sepsis and was admitted to the intensive care unit, narrowly escaping death. The infection caused extensive damage, possibly rendering her unable to conceive in the future.
Supported by the Biden administration, Zurawski and other advocates believe that federal abortion rights should be codified to protect women’s reproductive health. They fear that if President Donald Trump is reelected, abortion access may be restricted in many states, endangering the lives of countless women.
In response to the campaign, President Biden’s team released an advertisement featuring Zurawski’s story, highlighting the importance of preserving reproductive rights. The ad emphasizes the notion that the Trump administration was responsible for undermining the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which guarantees abortion rights.
Former President Trump, however, recently stated that he does not support a nationwide abortion ban and believes that individual states should determine their abortion legislation. In contrast, Zurawski argues that this approach puts the lives of women at risk, insisting that the stakes of the upcoming election cannot be overstated.
Zurawski’s tour through North Carolina serves as a rallying cry for those who support reproductive rights. Her personal experience and advocacy efforts shed light on the importance of ensuring access to safe and legal abortion procedures. The upcoming election will undoubtedly shape the future of abortion rights in the United States.