Now, more than 80 cities and counties have adopted similar laws, especially in states like Texas, where near-total abortion bans are already in place.
On August 26, activists organized Unite for Justice rallies across the nation to highlight what’s at stake with the Supreme Court vacancy and why senators must vote no on the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh.
Over a dozen attendees showed up in good spirits, excited to engage in a discussion centered on the importance of access to contraception and abortion for women who want or need them.
Reproaction teamed up with Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri and the Guild of Silly Heathens for a direct action in Columbia, Missouri centering access to medication abortion.
Each stack of 10 to 15 fliers were placed in a visible location, such as on end tables or close to the front desk, so they would grab incoming patients' attention right away.
We are calling on Senators Donnelly, Heitkamp, Jones, Manchin, McCaskill, and Nelson to immediately denounce the efforts and organizing of any groups conspiring with terrorists to confirm Kavanaugh.
Reproaction co-organized and co-sponsored an immigration panel titled, “Discussing Immigration Beyond Reform,” alongside Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, Kansas-Missouri DREAM Alliance, and ACLU of Missouri.
As an alumnus of AGS, I was excited to return and facilitate a discussion about maternal health disparities with a group of dynamic, engaged students.
Act 292 is dangerous for pregnant people, and Reproaction will continue to educate the public and those vulnerable to enforcement of Act 292 until Wisconsin stops enforcing this regressive law.
Activists showed up with a clear message that regardless of what the courts say, it’s time to hold fake clinics accountable for the harm they do in our community.
This installment is an interview with Justice Gatson, a social justice doula born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.