Yes, they are coming for our freedom of choice and ability to make personal healthcare decisions.

We are living in troubling times that require good people to speak out and take action.

Yes, they are coming for our freedom of choice and ability to make personal healthcare decisions. As a result of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe V. Wade, one in three women of reproductive age, plus trans and nonbinary people, are blocked from abortion care in their home state.

Please read this statement and let it sit with you for a moment:

More than 64000 women and girls have been forced to give birth because they were raped in states that implemented abortion bans after Roe v. Wade was overruled.¹

Not surprisingly, this week, the New York Times confirmed that if elected President- Donald Trump would pave the way for a national abortion ban.²

I believe that it won't stop there; MAGA extremists will then push to prevent all forms of birth control.

"Trump is a liar. This confirms Trump can & will ban abortion nationwide, even without the support of Congress, if he is elected. A second Trump term would be devastating, and we cannot allow that to happen. Not now, and not ever." - Mini Timmaraju, Reproductive Freedom for All

"It's no secret: Donald Trump overturned Roe v. Wade, bragged about it, and is pushing for a nationwide abortion ban. No one is safe from the extreme MAGA agenda." - Senator Elizabeth Warren

I firmly believe that bad things happen when good people do nothing. Many people believe that no one person can affect change. I don't see it that way. All of our small actions can and do affect change. My job as a mom is to feed, clothe, shelter, educate, and love my child. But I also have a job as an American mom, and that is to fight for my child's future and all children's.

I have seen your strength as People Power United members advocating for a better tomorrow for all of us. Today is no different. Please join me today in advocating for the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA). The Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) has been introduced into Congress and will protect a woman's health, ability to make her own decisions, and constitutional rights.

1. Let's come together to advocate for progress, please take 1 (one) minute and send a message to your member of Congress:

2. Call your member of Congress (202) 224-3121 to advocate for the Women’s Health Protection Act.

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4. Click here to share on Twitter

Thanks for taking action!

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1. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/24/1226161416/rape-caused-pregnancy-abortion-ban-states

2. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/us/politics/trump-abortion-ban.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WE0.lg_Q.fdPB5dC0lgIM&smid=url-share