Laphonza Butler

Laphonza Butler is the president of EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics. The mission of EMILY’s List is to elect Democratic pro-choice women to office.

Supreme Court Roe v Wade decision reaffirms why we must fight to elect pro-choice, Democratic women

OPINION June 24, 2022

Supreme Court Roe v Wade decision reaffirms why we must fight to elect pro-choice, Democratic women

The decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade is a blow to women and their constitutional rights after more than 50 years.

Republican restrictions on abortion are dangerous for all Americans

OPINION May 17, 2022

Republican restrictions on abortion are dangerous for all Americans

Banning abortions won't stop abortions. Republicans striking down the Women's Health Protection Act could be dangerous for all Americans, not just women.

Senate should confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Here's why

OPINION March 21, 2022

Senate should confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Here's why

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s presence on the highest court in the land would symbolize something that the entire Emily’s List team, including myself, fight for every day – representation.

Abortion is a fundamental right. We should all be concerned about what restricting it will mean

OPINION December 1, 2021

Abortion is a fundamental right. We should all be concerned about what restricting it will mean

The Supreme Court case, Dobbs vs. Jackson, has been an important rallying point for reproductive rights advocates because the repercussions of this law will be felt across every corner of the country.