Ariana in the News
February 2023
2/9/23 – US News –
Maryland Governor, Officials Supporting Abortion Protections
2/9/23 – WMAR Baltimore –
Healthcare package on reproduction rights in MD to be unveiled Thursday
January 2023
1/31/23 – The Baltimore Banner – With training money on the way, Maryland abortion providers want to improve access
1/30/23 – The Baltimore Banner – First bill passed by Maryland Senate will fund 988 hotline
1/17/23 – The Washington Post – Maryland lawmakers seek to remake the state’s health delivery system
1/11/23 – The Daily Record – 11 people to watch in the 2023 General Assembly session
1/5/23 – Maryland Matters – Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session
December 2022
12/12/22 – The Daily Record – Maryland Democrats plan to push host of abortion-related legislation
November 2022
11/9/22 – Bethesda Magazine – How a landmark abortion ruling’s impact on Montgomery County is already being felt
11/3/22 – Baltimore Banner – Opinion: We need government to act now to expand birth control pill access
11/1/22 – WAMU – Kojo In Our Community: The Future Of Abortion Access In D.C., Maryland, And Virginia
October 2022
10/19/22 – Baltimore Sun – With overturning of Roe, Maryland activists on both sides of abortion issue step up efforts
10/11/22 – WBAL TV – Maryland Democrats call Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox ‘dangerous’
September 2022
9/27/22 – WYPR – Maryland Democrats plan abortion provider ‘shield laws’ as more states enact bans
9/9/22 – Baltimore Sun – Post Roe, continuing furor over abortion rights decision looms over November election in Maryland and beyond
9/6/22 – My MCM – Friedson Holds Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Walk
9/1/22 – DCist – Montgomery County Creates $1 Million Grant Program for Abortion Access
9/1/2022 – MoCo News – Montgomery County Announces Abortion Access Grants to Community Organizations and Service Providers
August 2022
8/8/2022- Maryland Matters – Montgomery County Pitches Itself to Companies in States with Abortion Bans
8/8/2022 – WTOP – Anti-semitic vandalism discovered along Bethesda Trolley Trail
8/3/22 – Bethesda Beat – Local leaders invite 10 companies to relocate to Maryland where abortion is legal
8/1/22 – Maryland Matters – Opinion: We need a post-Roe special session in Annapolis
July 2022
7/2/22 – The Diamondback – Maryland lawmakers, residents call on Gov. Larry Hogan to release abortion access funds
7/2/22 – Maryland Matters – Abortion Providers, Policymakers Discuss Strains on Maryland Clinics After Roe v. Wade Reversal
7/1/22 – Bethesda Beat – State Del. Ariana Kelly says Maryland has strong abortion access laws – but she’s hoping for a constitutional safeguard
June 2022
6/29/22 – Bethesda Magazine – Montgomery County Officials Continue to Worry About Abortion Access in Other States
6/29/22 – Marketplace – More health care workers will be able to provide abortions under a new Maryland law
6/28/22 – Baltimore Sun – Money pours into Maryland groups and others assisting with abortions since Roe ruling
6/27/22- Maryland Reporter – State Round Up – Pro-Roe Marylanders Prepare for Onslaught of Women Seeking Abortions
6/25/22 – WNBC4 – New Maryland Abortion Law Goes Into Effect Friday
6/27/22 – The New York Times – In Maryland, a new law allows nurses and other health workers to perform abortions.
6/25/22 – WUSA – Maryland Prepares for Influx of Abortion Patients
6/25/22 – MSNBC – Concerns about influx of abortion patients expected to seek care in Maryland
6/24/22 – WTOP – Maryland Lawmaker Expects to See Influx of Women Seeking Abortions
6/24/22 – The Daily Record – Maryland Likely to Become Sanctuary State in Wake of Abortion Ruling
6/24/22 – WMAR – What does the Overturning of Roe Mean for Maryland
6/24/22 – Baltimore Sun – Some Maryland Politicians, candidates for Governor Vow to Strengthen State Abortion Laws in Wake of Roe Decision
6/24/22- Maryland Matters – After Roe is Extinguished, It’s Going to be a Different World
May 2022
5/20/22 – The Washington Post – Maryland’s new abortion law leads the way for pro-choice states by Ariana Kelly
5/16/22- Fast Company- Insurance is one of the major barriers to abortion care in the U.S. That’s intentional
5/12/22 – Maryland Matters – Group Wants to Overturn Abortion Care Access Act
5/10/22 – Bethesda Beat – Elrich Announces $1 million for Abortion Providers
5/7/22 – WTOP – Democratic Lawmakers Push Gov. Hogan to Release Abortion Funding Ahead of Schedule
5/5/22 – Washington Post – What Comes After Roe Falls
5/3/22 – The 19th – Blue states have passed laws to shore up abortion access, but it may not be enough to address potential surge
5/3/22- WMAR – Would Abortion Ban Affect Women in Maryland
5/2/22 – Maryland Matters – After Leak of Draft SCOTUS Opinion On Abortion Rights, Maryland Lawmakers and Candidates Pledge Action
April 2022
4/21/22 – The Daily Beast – Democrats Are Finally Learning to Fight the GOP’s Fire With Fire
4/16/22- The Washington Post – Maryland’s decision to expand who can perform abortions is a leap forwa
4/12/22 – Maryland Matters – Barnes, Pena Melnyk to Take Over Key Committees
4/10/22 – The New York Times – Maryland Lawmakers Expand Abortion Access, Overriding Governor’s Veto
4/9/22 – The Washington Post – Overriding Hogan, lawmakers expand abortion access, create paid leave
4/5/22 – The Diamondback – Maryland General Assembly passes bill expanding abortion care access
March 2022
3/30/22 – Baltimore Sun – Bill to expand Maryland abortion access heads to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk
3/30/22 – Reuters – Maryland Lawmakers Pass Measure Expansing Abortion Access
3/29/22 – Maryland Matters – Senate Passes Abortion Bill
3/29/22 – US News – Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill to Expand Abortion Access
3/25/22 – Maryland Matters – Abortion Bill Advances
3/14/22 – WBAL Radio – Maryland Houses Passes Abortion Rights Constitution Amendment
3/13/22 – NBC4 – Maryland House Passes Abortion Rights Constitution Amendment
3/13/22 – Southern Maryland Chronicle – Maryland Considers Legislation to Protect and Expand Abortion Care
3/9/22 – Maryland Matters – After Republican Amendment Attempts, House Moves Forward with Abortion Access Bills
February 2022
2/23/22 – Maryland Matters – Tensions Run High During House Hearings on Abortion Access Bills
2/21/22 – The Washington Post – Protecting women’s reproductive rights in Maryland by Ariana Kelly
2/15/22 – Del Marva Now – Abortion rights proposed for Maryland’s constitution, may be bound for election ballot
2/14/22- The Washington Post – Abortion rights proposed for Maryland Constitution
2/14/22 – Maryland Matters – Jones Seeks Constitutional Amendment to Strengthen Abortion Rights in Maryland
2/14/22 – LA Times – Abortion rights proposed for Maryland’s constitution
2/14/22 – Baltimore Sun – Maryland House speaker to push for constitutional amendment on abortion rights
January 2022
1/22/22 – Baltimore Sun – A world without Roe? Overturning the landmark abortion ruling could have ripple effects, even in a state like Maryland
1/21/22 – WBALTV – Activists rally for abortion rights, health care for women in Maryland
1/20/22 – ABC News – Some state lawmakers focusing on abortion access amid challenge to Roe v. Wade
1/13/22 – Maryland Matters – Leading Md. Abortion Rights Group Restructures as Legislative Fight Kicks Off
1/12/22 – WAMU – 5 things to Watch for Maryland Legislature
2021
10/2/21 – Baltimore Sun – Hundreds gather in Annapolis to support abortion rights
9/21/21 – Maryland Matters – Democratic Policymakers Alarmed by Texas Abortion Law Ponder Legislative Protections in Maryland.
9/20/21 – Bethesda Beat – D16 Lawmakers File for Re-election
3/11/21 – Maryland Matters – Opinion: Allow State’s Pharmacists to Administer All FDA-Approved Vaccinations
2020
2019
11/11/19 – The Diamondback – Over 20 Maryland politicians endorsed Warren for president at a UMD event
4/4/19 – WAMU – More Families In Maryland Could Soon Take Advantage Of A Child Care Tax Credit
2018
11/4/18 – The Associated Press – AP finds legislatures lack public records on harassment
9/28/18 – WAMU – Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh’s Home State Says Yes
3/7/18 – WAMU – Maryland’s Female Lawmakers Are Fighting For A “Harassment-Free Legislature”
2017
12/29/17 – WAMU – No More Co-Pays For Contraceptives In Maryland
12/29/17 – The Washington Post – In Maryland politics, the reckoning on sexual harassment is here
6/6/17 – The New York Times – States Lead the Fight Against Trump’s Birth Control Rollback
2016
5/9/16 – The Baltimore Sun – New law puts Maryland at ‘forefront’ of birth control access