A Historic Month
On June 24, 2022, the devastating threat of overturning Roe v. Wade became a reality as the Supreme Court issued its ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This is a major step backwards in our progress for women’s equality. When I heard the news, there was an immediate reaction around me with people looking at their phones, then at each other with faces of hopelessness. However, people came together in solidarity to rise up for the cause and protest in the streets to show that this decision will not stand. I was there as thousands of people came together with a great presence and women all around felt united. It was a great feeling to see so many people together fighting for the same cause.
As this news was released, many people looked to get involved in the fight. Our blog post 6 Ways to Get Involved to Protect Abortion Rights goes into detail on the several ways that you can help. There are also ways such as donating to an abortion fund. You can find specific state ones here or you can donate to the nonprofit Planned Parenthood here. Several organizations are hosting weekly rallies, so stay informed through social media and make sure to stay on the lookout for them.
Below is a short reading list of articles and information that has been published since the overturn.
These two articles describe the dangers that teens and minors now face with underage pregnancies, and the difficulty they will have in accessing safe abortions after Roe v. Wade.
Facts Were Sparse On an Abortion Case But That Didn't Stop the Attacks . But That Didn’t Stop the Attacks.
This article describes the status of current abortion laws in the states.
These articles describe the next steps in the ongoing fight for abortion rights, including new and potential legislation.
Despite this news, we have to remain unified to maintain momentum in our fight. The importance of showing up on the streets is like no other, because it shows how dedicated people are all over to continue to fight for their rights.
