Missouri women have fought for abortion rights for decades. They’re still fighting

By: Bridgette Dunlap

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,001

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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“I was 25 when I started. I can’t believe I still have to fight for women’s reproductive rights at 75,” Marlene Hammerman told me.

Marlene notarized hundreds of signature sheets as a volunteer for the 2024 citizen-led ballot initiative that overturned Missouri’s criminal abortion ban.

She’s one of the many women I met when I volunteered for the effort who has been working for access to reproductive healthcare in Missouri since before I was born …

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