We knew anti-choice extremists wouldn’t be satisfied with overturning Roe, nor would they be discouraged by the 2022 midterms which definitely proved that the vast majority of Americans support the right to abortion. We have to fight at both the state and federal level to pass proactive legislation that expands access to abortion care AND to block efforts that further erode our freedoms. But it’s going to take all of us doing everything we can to build the future we want. That’s why donating to protect and expand reproductive freedom is so essential.
Issues
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Contraception
Laws promoting insurance coverage of contraception are crucial to ensuring comprehensive reproductive health care. The Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive-coverage policy ensures that the full range of birth control options would be covered with no copay. Although this policy is in danger at the federal level, some states also have passed laws ensuring this benefit. Other states have passed laws requiring that insurers cover a year’s supply of contraception dispensed at once.
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Abortion Access
The right to choose abortion is essential to ensuring a person can decide for themselves if, when, and with whom to start or grow a family. The majority of Americans support the right to legal abortion, but we are constantly under attack by anti-choice extremists. They have opened thousands of fake clinics, misled pregnant people to prevent them from considering abortion as an option, and advocated for extreme restrictions and bans on abortions.
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Paid Family Leave
Paid family leave is a critical component of reproductive freedom, and everyone deserves the dignity and financial stability that it offers. Without it, parents don’t have the time needed to heal from childbirth, and families don’t have time to bond with their new babies; families may face greater challenges in creating stable and nurturing homes for their children; and working people sometimes must risk their livelihoods to care for sick or injured family members.
All parents, including those who adopt, deserve quality time to nurture their children and care for their family members without the fear of financial instability. A paid family leave program will stop employers from denying new parents that precious time and will provide all families with the dignity of paid time off to care for loved ones.
Supporting the Fight
Education & Resources
Key Resources
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Repro Legal Helpline
The Repro Legal Helpline is a free, confidential helpline where people can get legal information or advice about the abortion laws in their state, including self-managed abortion, young people’s access to abortion or judicial bypass, and referrals to local resources.
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Abortion Defense Network
The Abortion Defense Network connects abortion providers and supporters with values-aligned attorneys and legal defense funds. Its goal is to help these individuals and organizations—who are providing a vital service to their communities—understand their rights and fight back against unjust legal proceedings designed to harass and intimidate them.
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Plan C
Plan C provides up-to-date information about how people in the U.S. can access at-home abortion pill options online.
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ineedana.com
ineedana.com provides a simple, up-to-date, and localized source of information for people seeking abortions, including the closest clinics and state-specific abortion funds and practical support networks.
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The National Network of Abortion Funds
The National Network of Abortion Funds connects people seeking abortion care with organizations that can support their financial and logistical needs.
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Abortion Finder
AbortionFinder.org provides a comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers and assistance resources.
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The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline
The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline gives confidential, private, and secure advice on self-managing your miscarriage or abortion.
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Abortion On Our Own Terms
Abortion On Our Own Terms provides information about medication abortion and self-managed abortion.
News
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USA Today
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NPR
3 abortion bans in Texas leave doctors 'talking in code' to pregnant patients
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Axios
40 million would lose abortion access if court blocks pill, study shows
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Forbes
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The Washington Post
Republicans aim to decimate abortion access in post-Roe haven states
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The Washington Post
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Forbes
RNC Directs Republicans To Enact ‘Strongest’ Abortion Restrictions Possible Ahead Of 2024
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Politico
A predicted ‘red wave’ crashed into wall of abortion rights support on Tuesday