5 ways to support abortion access today

There are steps you can take from wherever you are to support abortion access for those who need it most.

Dear MoveOn member, 

 

Attacks on abortion are nothing new. And though we've witnessed the culmination of a decades-long strategy to rob women, trans folks, and pregnant people of their inherent right to bodily autonomy, the fight is not over. 

 

Abortion is still legal in 42 states—though many states already have restrictive laws or bans waiting to go into effect.¹

 

It's a lot. We have every right to be outraged. And now is the time to turn our collective outrage into power. And at a time when there's so much noise clogging the airwaves, it's important to take the time to ground ourselves in what all of us can do—right now—to support abortion access at this critical time.  

 

Five things you can do to support abortion access:

 

1. Talk to your family and friends. Make sure those around you know that abortion is still legal in most states, share resources, and encourage them also to take action to support access. We cannot go on as business as usual. Abortion Finder is a website that helps anyone find access, based on where they live.

 

2. Start a petition. Thousands of MoveOn members have used MoveOn's free petition tool to channel outrage into impact in communities across the country. These attacks will not stop and will come from every direction. Creating a petition is an impactful tool that can be used to leverage the demands of thousands (and even millions) with just a few clicks. Often starting a local or state petition can get traction, because you may have insights into how all of us can support abortion access in your community.

 

3. Donate to abortion funds and independent clinics. The harsh truth is that abortion remained inaccessible for many people even under Roe. Cost, transportation, a lack of childcare, and mandatory waiting periods are all barriers that people face while seeking abortion care. The good news is that abortion funds do the pivotal work to help people navigate these barriers by providing resources and support.

 

Furthermore, independent clinics are on the frontlines providing comprehensive abortion care to women, trans, gender nonconforming folks, and all other people who need it—and we need to make sure their doors can stay open amid looming attacks and uncertainty. You can support abortion funds and independent clinics by pitching in a donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds and the Abortion Care Network.

 

4. Demand Congress and the White House take action. Democrats in the House have already passed a bill to restore the protections of Roe—but now the Senate needs to act. And as we've seen, we also need expand the Supreme Court in order to rebalance it and restore public trust. The Supreme Court has been taken over by right-wing power grabs and stolen seats—and its new Trump-appointed justices now threaten the future of abortion rights, gun safety, voting rights, civil rights, and more. President Biden and Democrats must expand the Supreme Court in order to rebalance it.

 

Furthermore, while President Biden has taken some steps, he can do more—including declaring a national health emergency to free up resources to provide abortion access in places where abortion has been banned or become further inaccessible.

 

5. Vote out the GOP in November. Make no mistake about it: Republicans got us here. That's why it's important to hold abortion opponents accountable by voting them out of office and electing pro-Roe candidates who will protect abortion rights. Democratic governors can stop state-level abortion bans from being codified into law, and U.S. senators can help rebalance the courts and pass pivotal legislation to help protect access. You can take the pledge to defeat the GOP—you'll get an "Our Bodies. Our Freedom." sticker, and you'll learn ways to take action through MoveOn's targeted, impactful election program.

 

Though we know trigger laws, impending litigation, and state and local legislation will continue to rob access from people in red states, we will continue to do what's necessary to protect access to safe, culturally competent, and affirming abortion care for all. 

 

Just last week, Present Biden took executive action expanding access to medication abortion, protecting access to contraception, and protecting a patient's right to abortion care in hospitals—in spite of state law—if the person's life is at risk.² This fight isn't over!  

 

It's important, as a movement, that we tackle the radical right's agenda from all angles. Take one, some, or all of the actions listed above and spread the word with your family and friends. 

 

Thanks for all you do. 

 

—Jaira, Mana, Justin, Nakia, and the rest of the team  

Sources:

1. "Tracking the States Where Abortion is Now Banned," The New York Times, accessed July 21, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/164418?t=24&akid=328496%2E53570607%2EQZdbyF 

2. "Biden signs executive order aimed at safeguarding abortion rights," CNN, July 8, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/164419?t=26&akid=328496%2E53570607%2EQZdbyF

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