Supporters of Amendment 3 celebrate on Sept. 10 on the steps of the Missouri Capitol after the state Supreme Court ruled the abortion-rights measure could remain on the ballot (Anna Spoerre/Missouri Independent).
On Nov. 5, Missourians have the opportunity to vote on whether to enshrine abortion in the state constitution. Currently, abortion is only allowed in Missouri if the pregnancy endangers the life of the mother.
Activists on both sides agree on one thing: even if the measure passes, this issue is not going away.
This is the first episode a new series called Nine PBS Reports. It was produced by Nine PBS in partnership with The Missouri Independent.