Want to see the future of reproductive rights in this country? It's unfolding right now — in two very different ways.

In Idaho, an abortion ban has blocked thousands of patients from care. The limits on care and threats of prosecution have driven OB/GYNs out of the state — at least one hospital has been forced to shut down its maternity ward.

And just a couple weeks ago, the Supreme Court allowed Idaho to impose its abortion ban even when a pregnant person is in the emergency room with life-threatening complications and doctors know that an abortion is the best way to protect their health.

Patients blocked from care. Doctors driven from their practices. Increased risks for pregnant people. And the same Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade giving a green light to even the most dangerous bans on care. That's the reality right now in Idaho and other states. It could be the future we all are headed for as a nation.

But it doesn't have to be. Activists, organizers, and a widespread movement in Florida show there is another way forward. Floridians Protecting Freedom is a coalition working to pass a ballot initiative that will restore and protect abortion access in Florida — and they've submitted more than 891,523 voter signatures to get on the ballot this November.

Now, organizers are in an all-out sprint to Election Day, working to educate and mobilize voters. If they succeed, voters in Florida will join those in Ohio, Michigan, California, and others that have passed ballot initiatives to protect abortion access.

This is the future we are fighting for. One where a nationwide movement acts boldly to defend our rights and expand access to care. One where people come together to defy the politicians who aim to take away our right to control our own bodies. A future where everyone, everywhere has access to abortion, birth control, gender-affirming care, and all of the essential health care they need and deserve.

The way we'll build that future is with each one of us doing our part. This movement is going to keep fighting in Idaho, and in Florida, and everywhere our health and rights are under siege. I hope you'll stick with us.

Sincerely,


Pol. Adv. by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, 123 William Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10038. Florida content provided in-kind to Floridians Protecting Freedom.