John,

When the Pentagon decided to support our troops by granting them access to reproductive health care, including abortion, it was a move towards recognizing the full spectrum of our servicemember’s health needs. It was about respect.

Yet, Senator Tommy Tuberville has chosen to obscure this basic right with a wall of obstruction, halting over 200 crucial military promotions unless the policies are reversed.

But what does reproductive health have to do with military promotions? The answer is nothing. It's an apples-to-oranges comparison, a deliberate mixing of two completely unrelated matters. By linking the two, Senator Tuberville isn't just attacking reproductive rights; he's attacking the military’s ability to focus on its core mission and responsibilities.

This type of baseless connection not only undermines the importance of both reproductive health and military promotions, but it also distracts from the genuine challenges and decisions that each of these areas faces independently.

Sign the petition: Demand that Tommy Tuberville stop endangering national security over abortion policy.

For our armed forces to function at their best, they need effective leaders. They need the confidence that comes from knowing they're led by the best of the best. By holding up these promotions, Tuberville is shaking the foundation of our military.

The U.S. Marine Corps is currently without a confirmed leader for the first time in over 150 years. This isn’t just a trivial delay; it's a blatant disregard for the institution that protects our nation.

At the heart of this issue is a fundamental disrespect for the choices and rights of our military women. They serve our country, make tremendous sacrifices, and yet are being denied essential healthcare. If they can't count on their own nation to uphold their rights, what message are we sending?

It's time to untangle this web of misaligned priorities. Our military deserves better. Every individual, in uniform or out, deserves control over their healthcare choices without political interference.

Let’s send a clear message: Protect our troops. Uphold reproductive rights. No compromises. Demand that Senator Tommy Tuberville recognize the gravity of his actions and put the well-being of our military and their rights above personal biases.

Let's defend both the rights of our troops to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and the integrity of our military institutions.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund