Hi Friend,
Today is the 47th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, the federal restriction that bars Medicaid insurance from covering abortion. As we solemnly mark another sad day in our nation’s ongoing human rights crisis, we recommit ourselves to ending this restriction that perpetuates racist and classist stereotypes about abortion seekers, denying people the health care options they need and deserve.
Even in states where abortion is still legal, the Hyde Amendment, often in combination with forced parental involvement laws, pushes abortion out of reach for many, particularly low-income young people of color. Given that there are fewer and fewer places where abortion is legal in the United States, we must remove every barrier possible.
We need your help to tell Congress to do the right thing: end the Hyde Amendment and pass the EACH Act to stop these racist coverage bans. They need to know that young people are watching, and will keep fighting, for the future we all deserve. |
While Congress is driving carelessly without caution into a shutdown (more on that later), we know they can do multiple things at one time. They need to continue to hear from us about the issues that matter to our communities. Don't let that stop you from taking action today.
In solidarity,
Dara Baldwin (she/her)
Senior Director of Policy, URGE
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