[Music] hi I'm Rond dep paragan welcome to news cats ladies and gentle cats are you ready for some positively riveting news we've got a real head turner coming your way from the great state of Nebraska on September 13th 2024 the Nebraska Supreme Court made an absolutely Monumental decision by ruling unanimously yep that's seven meow to zero that two competing abortion related measures will finally be on the ballot this upcoming November hold on to your scratching posts this is the first time since the Supreme Court sensationally overturn R verses Wade that voters in Nebraska will have a chance to have their say on abortion rights well that's a game Cher we need to sink our Clause into so let's take a closer look at what these ballot measures entail and why they matter not just for Nebraskans but for the whole nation first up we've got the protect the right to abortion measure this proposed amendment aims to amend Nebraska's Constitution to establish a fundamental right to abortion allowing it until the point of fetal viability now for those who may not be familiar fetal viability is around 22 to 24 weeks which is the point when a fetus can generally survive outside the womb but wait there's more this measure also allows for abortions beyond that limit if it's absolutely necessary to protect the health or life of the pregnant person basically this initiative is designed to ensure that the state can't just Walt in and interfere without a significant Health reason Ali Barry the sharp-minded campaign manager for the protect our rights initiative celebrated this as a Monumental win for Reproductive autonomy she exclaimed that this is a big thumbs up for those looking to secure abortion rights in the state sounds like a solid approach to meow right now let's flip the coin and talk about the second measure called protect women and children this one is aiming to enshrine Nebraska's current law which prohibits abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy right into the state constitution but don't worry too much this measure also includes exceptions like for rape incest or medical emergencies sounds nice and comfy but hold your horses this measure has faced some Fierce criticism Matt hefron from the Thomas Moore Society who is known for voicing strong opinions against the right to abortion called this measure a deceptive Trojan Horse He suggested that it could lead us down a slippery slope toward unregulated late term abortions you can feel the tension in the air and opinions are definitely divided in this high stakes Showdown as the court faced all these legal challenges about whether both measures violated the single subject rule of the Nebraska Constitution they thankfully determined that the measures were connected enough to stay on the ballot good call Nebraska speaking of context let's not forget we're right in the in the middle of a national conversation about Reproductive Rights this decision reflects the larger dialogues heating up across the country think Arizona Colorado and Missouri these states are similarly grappling with the intricacies of abortion rights public sentiment appears to be shifting toward a more supportive view of abortion rights so what do you think gentle audience is Nebraska ready to make its voice heard come November meow let's dig a Little Deeper when voters Step Into The Ballot Box this November M they're not just casting votes they're going to be a part of potentially reshaping the future of reproductive rights in Nebraska if both measures earn a majority of votes the one with the higher total will prevail that's right we're talking concrete changes in Nebraska's legislative landscape that could resonate beyond their state lines influencing similar movements in neighboring areas and let's keep it real with all eyes on this November election it's clear that the outcomes could spark conversations and actions throughout the country concerning abortion rights buckle up folks it's going to be quite a ride to wrap it all up the upcoming votes reflect an everchanging tide in political discourse around Reproductive Rights whether you're all about the right to abortion or leaning toward protecting women and children these measures face public sentiment that appears increasingly in favor of reproductive autonomy and let's not Overlook some critical details here the demographics of Nebraska voters like their diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds might just influence the election outcome we'd also do well to look at how voter turnout in past elections has played a role in shaping these issues voters it's time to grab your thinking caps the Nebraska Supreme Court has paved the way for a historic decision and it's now in your pause November's ballot isn't just a piece of paper it's the embodiment of the voices and choices of millions stay tuned keep those Tales high and who knows this could be the of a brand new chapter for Reproductive Rights in Nebraska and Beyond before you bounce away don't forget to like comment and subscribe you won't want to miss any of the action coming your way thanks for watching and stay tuned for our next update I'm Rond Depon reporting for news cats me