Stay Informed
From what bills are on Capitol Hill, to who your state reps are, and the basics about what language we use (and don’t use)... It’s crucial to be in the know – and it can be difficult and even overwhelming. Vet your sources, and moderate your consumption.
“Facts are very important, especially when discussing the health of women and the American public. The fact is, abortion is an essential component of women’s health care.” – ACOG: Facts are Important
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How to Talk about Abortion from ACOG (the American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologists)
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Key Facts On Abortion from Amnesty International
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ReproductiveRights.gov from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services
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Reproductive Care, Reproductive Rights, and Reproductive Justice. Confused? Start there, then dive into Understanding Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice: An NCJW Primer
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What is Intersectionality & Why is it Important? From GlobalCitizen.org
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Know your representatives: Who Represents Me? at Ballotpedia.org – and call or email them! If you’re new to this, EmilyInYourPhone provides clear calls to action (including talking scripts) on a wide range of progressive issues.
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Civil Liberties: Follow ACLU and ACLU of AL
Find groups with causes that resonate with what you’re passionate about – follow them on social media, get on their email list, attend events including virtual trainings. Here are a few examples to consider:
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Sister Song’s Reproductive Justice Training & Leadership Development
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ARC Southeast offers various Programs to Educate & Develop Leaders
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Abortion Access Front ongoing series Operation Save Abortion
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Women’s March Action Hub offers ways to take action online and in-person
Reproductive Justice Organizations
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Center for Reproductive Rights
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Reproaction
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UltraViolet
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National Organization for Women (NOW)
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National Abortion Federation
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National Women’s Law Center
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Black Feminist Future
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Reproductive Health Access Project
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NARAL Pro-Choice America
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Center for Reproductive Rights
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National Institute for Reproductive Health
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Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project
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Apiary: Practical Support Organizations
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Guttmacher Institute
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Expose Fake Clinics
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MoveOn.org
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PrismReports.org
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IndigenousWomenRising.org
Donate if you can
There are so many groups that need your support – and cash is the most effective way to literally contribute! Understanding that abortion networks and clinics are on the frontlines, this is where the need is most urgent. Here are a few to consider:
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ARC Southeast
We support southerners In AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, and TN. We provide funding and logistical support to ensure they receive safe and compassionate reproductive care including abortion services. -
National Network of Abortion Funds
We build power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice. -
National Abortion Federation
Mission: To unite, represent, serve, and support abortion providers in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care. -
Keep Our Clinics
Provides funding to independent clinics nationwide to cover tangible expenses like increased security, building repairs, legal fees, and community education and advocacy.
Consider sharing your story – Sharing our personal experiences helps to normalize abortion and break down stereotypes. Your story is yours to tell, and it’s also okay not to talk about it. Should you decide to, here are some safe platforms:
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Shout Your Abortion – “SYA makes resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective participation in abortion access all over the country.”
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Abortion Out Loud – Fighting shame and stigma through storytelling, a project of Advocates for Youth.
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We Testify – Shares the stories of those that have had abortions.
Talk with your religious community: There are organizations that support both clergy and congregation members of all faiths. Here are just a few –
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SACReD: Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity
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Look to the efforts of neighboring states: Faith in Women of Mississippi, and Fighting Forward with Faith Leaders of Louisiana
Talk to your kiddos: How to Talk About Reproductive Rights in Terms Simple Enough for a Child to Understand from Parents.com