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Mississippi Initiative 26

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The "Personhood" movement doesn't intend to stop with Mississippi. We must take a stand here and make clear that this is wrong for Mississippi and wrong for America. Click here to sign the pledge.

On November 8, 2011 residents of Mississippi will vote on Initiative 26, a so called “Personhood Amendment” that will change how a person is defined in the Mississippi Constitution. Since 2008, RESOLVE and its Board of Directors have stated their opposition to any attempts to pass Personhood Amendments or legislation as it undermines access to safe and reliable infertility medical treatments. RESOLVE opposes Initiative 26 and urges all Mississippi residents to VOTE NO on Initiative 26 on November 8.

Click here to read RESOLVE’s Policy Statement on Personhood legislation, which includes a full explanation of how Personhood legislation and/or Amendments will impact people with infertility.

Click here to read the Mississippi State Medical Association's statement against the Mississippi Initiative 26.

Frequently Asked Questions about Initiative 26:

1. Question: What can I do to fight Initiative 26?

Answer: If you live in MS, vote NO on November 8th and urge your friends and family to do the same. If you live in MS we need you to speak out – contact RESOLVE at info@resolve.org if you are willing to share your story with the media. We need the face of real people that will be impacted by this Amendment. We need accurate information conveyed to the citizens of Mississippi.

2. Question: I don’t live in MS, how can I help?

Answer: Spread the word about Initiative 26. If you have a blog, write about it; if you frequent online forums or communities, talk about it; and if you know anyone in MS, please contact them and urge them to Vote No on November 8.

3. Question: Has anything like this passed yet?

Answer: No, thankfully no Personhood bills or Amendments have passed. The only other state to have a ballot initiative is Colorado. In 2008 and 2010 the residents of Colorado had the chance to vote for or against a Constitutional Amendment on Personhood. In both instances the residents overwhelming voted No (over 70% voted No). RESOLVE was a member of a broad-based coalition in 2008 and 2010 that successfully fought the Personhood Amendment in Colorado. No states have passed Personhood legislation (bills) although a few states have narrowly defeated Personhood bills.

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