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Democratic congresswomen wore white to the State of the Union as a statement about reproductive rights amidst nationwide abortion access restrictions, with the color historically associated with suffragettes. President Biden addressed reproductive issues in his speech, vowing to support the right to choose and highlighting guests with connections to such issues in the audience.
Democratic congresswomen wore white to President Biden’s State of the Union address to advocate for women’s rights, particularly regarding access to abortions and in vitro fertilization. The display was organized by the Democratic Women’s Caucus and the Pro-Choice Caucus in response to recent legislative actions restricting abortion and IVF rights in some states. The symbolic gesture aimed to highlight the ongoing fight for reproductive rights and gender equality, with lawmakers and a guest symbolizing the impact of these issues sharing their stories ahead of the address.