Imagine a proposal that improves women’s health, making it easier to get critical health care during and after pregnancy, supported by nearly three-fourths of the Legislature — Republicans and Democrats alike — and one man is blocking it, using dirty tricks when necessary. If it were a Democrat, there would be a very public revolt. It might not surprise you to hear what happened when Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos continued to block better health care for women.

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