Abortion Bans Are Driving Workers Away—Here’s What Business Leaders Can Do About It
Op-ed by Center President and CEO Nancy Northup warns that abortion bans are harming state economies by shrinking talent pools.

In this op-ed for Katie Couric Media, Nancy Northup, Center for Reproductive Rights President and CEO, explains how protecting health care for employees is a smart business move.
“Businesses thrive by attracting top talent, but in states with abortion restrictions, the pool may shrink, innovation may be limited, and recruiting top-tier employees is increasingly difficult,” writes Northup. “To remain competitive, companies must show employees they have their back.”
Read Northup’s full op-ed:
- “Abortion Bans Are Driving Workers Away — Here’s What Business Leaders Can Do About It,” 04.07.25, Katie Couric Media
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