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Hi john,
Here at Abortion AF we are officially dubbing this month Comstocktober! With the spooky season upon us, we want to slay this zombie law once and for all, then celebrate with ALL the caramel apple flavors (SUCK IT, pumpkin spice)!
A Halloween-themed graphic with the title ''IT'S COMSTOCKTOBER!'' in a white, dripping horror-style font across the top. Below it reads, ''Anthony Comstock may be dead but his zombie abortion law isn't. We want to kill it for good.'' The background shows a foggy cemetery scene with headstones silhouetted by a bluish glow. In the center is a gravestone that reads: ''RIP (Rest In Piss) Anthony Comstock 1844 - 1915. A racist anti-abortion misogynist whose legacy lives on through his terrible legislation (which is still on the books!).'' Emerging from the ground is a zombie-like figure resembling Anthony Comstock, holding a lantern. The bottom right corner features a small pumpkin with ''AF'' in orange and white letters inside it, representing Abortion Access Front (AAF). [[link removed]]
We have so many events planned throughout the month that we dedicated a whole page to it! Click below to sign up for all the festivities!
COMSTOCKTOBER ACTIONS [[link removed]]
OK, on to this week’s news highlights!
Criminalizing Pregnancy Was Always Part of the Plan
A horrifying new report from Pregnancy Justice shows us that in the year after the fall of Roe, there have been almost 200 prosecutions for pregnancy-related conduct [[link removed]] …and that is both the largest single-year number AND likely undercounted! Naturally, low-income and people of color bear the brunt of prosecutions because, again, we live not only in a dumpster fire, but a racist dumpster fire! Bottom line? HAVING A BODY IS NOT A CRIME.
Say It With Your Chests, Jerks
Senate Dems are busy laying a trap to prove that Republicans don’t actually care when people like Amber Thurman die because of their horrific abortion bans. How, you ask? By forcing them to vote to protect access to emergency abortion care this week or GTFO! [[link removed]] If you’d rather see people DIE than get abortion care, it’s time to say it to our damn faces.
A meme featuring four frames from the movie ''Twilight,'' where the two main characters, Bella and Edward, are having a conversation. In the first frame, Bella looks concerned and says, ''I know what you are.'' In the second frame, Edward looks serious and says, ''Say it.'' The third and fourth frames show Bella looking down and then Edward's intense expression. Below, text in bright yellow reads, ''A power-hungry conservative who pretends to care about life when you really don't give a shit and just want to control people's bodies.'' In the bottom right corner is the ''AF'' logo, representing Abortion Access Front. [[link removed]]
No One Wants to Date Someone Against Abortion Access
Here’s something we didn’t think we’d write: dating app Bumble is financing a documentary about abortion access [[link removed]] ?! After losing nearly one third of its Texas workforce because of Senate Bill 8 and and then Dobbs falling, wondering how the hell they were going to support their employees, they decided to lean in and throw some dollars down for the cause. OKAY BUMBLE! WE SEE YOU!
MORE WAYS TO FIGHT BACK!
Put some skin in the game! Click our Activist Calendar below and see how you can get started!
ACTIVIST CALENDAR [[link removed]]
Not feeling like you wanna dig around a calendar? Here are this week’s highlights!
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK
North Carolina: Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged…Unless You’re Anti-Abortion
If we’ve learned anything the last two years, it’s that judges matter! Our friends at Pro-Choice North Carolina want to show you what’s at stake and why judicial races matter during Why Judges Matter NC! on Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm ET – registration link here [[link removed]] !
Join The New AAF Operation Save Abortion Ballot Initiative Training!
A bold, colorful graphic promoting a virtual event titled ''OPERATION SAVE ABORTION'' in large block letters. The words ''OPERATION'' and ''ABORTION'' are in teal and orange, while ''SAVE'' is in red. Below, the text reads: ''Learn how YOU can help to pass ballot initiatives!'' in navy blue. The event details are displayed in bold font: ''OCT 8TH VIRTUAL 7PM ET'' in red and orange. The bottom of the graphic contains additional information: ''Join Abortion Access Front for a Day of Action where organizations from EVERY STATE WITH A BALLOT INITIATIVE teach us what's at stake and then train us on how we all can help get them passed!'' At the bottom left is a circular logo that says ''OSA'' (Operation Save Abortion) with colorful horizontal lines. The call to action reads: ''REGISTER AT OperationSaveAbortion.com'' in white text on a navy blue banner. In the bottom right corner is the ''AF'' logo representing Abortion Access Front. [[link removed]]
You do NOT want to miss the opportunity to learn about all of the ballot initiatives happening this election season, and how you – YES YOU – can plug in and help out! Sign up for AAF’s Virtual Operation Save Abortion: Ballot Initiatives Edition to hear directly from the campaigns on Tuesday, October 8th from 7pm to 8pm ET – registration link here [[link removed]] !
'NO ONE ASKED YOU' DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS COMING UP
'No One Asked You’ , the documentary all about Abortion Access Front’s work for the last seven years, is back and at it! It’s Oscar-nominating season, and the documentary all about Abortion AF and our comrades is out there trying to get the Oscar nod! Go check out one of their screenings and help make it happen!
A colorful event poster for the ''Resist through Laughter! No One Asked You Screening Series.'' The title is written in bold, retro-style yellow and pink letters. Behind the title is the silhouette of a person with brightly colored hair, sunglasses shaped like stars, and an open mouth as if shouting. Below the text, it says: ''Opening at DCTV’s Firehouse in NYC on Oct 18th. Screening across the country Oct 6th - Nov 4th.'' A list of screening locations follows, beginning with ''10/6 Minneapolis, MN'' and continuing with other cities across the country, ending with ''More to be announced soon!'' The bottom right corner contains a link to ''NoOneAskedYouDoc.com/screenings.'' [[link removed]]
Tickets and info for upcoming screenings are at nooneaskedyoudoc.com [[link removed]]
Now more than ever Abortion Access Front could use your support. If we made you smarter or helped you engage with fellow do-gooders, please consider dropping a few dollars in the coffers to help us keep the work going!
DONATE [[link removed]]
See ya at Comstocktober Fest!
Xo Team Abortion AF

Abortion Access Front
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