John,

On the debate stage this week, Donald Trump repeatedly talked about how Republicans "wanted [abortion rights] to be brought back into the states."

It’s a common refrain — but what does it really mean?

To put it simply: it means Republicans in gerrymandered state legislatures are able to decide what people can do with their own bodies. When unfair maps make it harder for the will of the people to be heard, radical right-wing lawmakers in artificially safe districts can pass unpopular laws without facing real accountability.

Democracy and abortion rights are inextricably linked. That’s why the NDRC is working to elect Democracy Defenders at the state level to support fair maps, protect our democracy, and fight for our fundamental rights.

Will you make a grassroots donation to the NDRC today to help protect democracy and reproductive rights in 2024 and beyond?

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, unfair maps have empowered extreme lawmakers to attack bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom in even more extreme ways, blatantly disregarding the will of the people:

• Bans have outlawed all or some abortions in 22 states
• 44 bills to ban all or most abortions have been introduced this year alone
• The Arkansas Supreme Court blocked abortion from appearing on the ballot this year over a clerical error

This fall, we have a big opportunity to change the balance of power: Not only do several states have ballot measures to protect abortion rights, but we can also elect Democracy Defenders that’ll protect our fundamental rights across the country!

Rush a donation to the NDRC to fight for fair maps so we have a fair chance to defend our freedoms.

—Team NDRC

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