Hi John,

Did you miss our recent webinar, Attacks on IVF? Don’t worry—there’s still time to tune in! Learn more about how anti-abortion leaders and organizations are targeting IVF, with many openly advocating for its complete ban and urging politicians to reject laws that protect it. Despite these threats, IVF remains a critical component of the reproductive justice movement. We are committed to supporting IVF advocates and ensuring that IVF is accessible to all who need it.

Watch our webinar here.

Check Out What’s Going on This Month:

Tell Pharmacies to Provide Abortion Pills

Abortion pills should be easily accessible to everyone, just like other medications at their local pharmacy. While some pharmacies have stepped up to fill prescriptions for abortion pills, major chains like Costco, Walmart, and Kroger have refused. Reproaction is calling on these companies to serve their customers and provide access to abortion pills. We won’t back down in the face of anti-abortion opposition because we know abortion pills belong in pharmacies.

Do you want abortion pills in pharmacies? Tag, Costco, Kroger and Walmart on social media to show your support. Learn more here.

Self-Care

Self-care is an intentional practice that roots us in the present despite the oppression we may face. Regular self-care is essential for sustainable and effective activism.

Here are our self-care tips for October:

Throw away one half-broken, half-empty, or never-used thing you haven't touched in months but have been holding on to "just in case." Especially if it stresses you out whenever you catch a glimpse of it in your closet, cabinet, or garage. You aren't going to fix it, refill it, or use it, and it's taking up space — mental and physical — you could dedicate to something you really need, like, or enjoy! If you really need to, you can figure out how to get another one. Free yourself! – Andrea, Vice President of Research
Get an expensive coffee! If you're anything like me, you might be bending over backward to stop spending so much money on coffee. But, let's be real, there's a reason that the expensive coffee tastes better. Save the watery homemade cold brew for another day and treat yourself. – Ani, Archival Research Coordinator
Go work at a new location! If any of you, like myself, struggle with the seasons changing, it can be helpful to go work from a new coffeeshop or coworking space! It is a perfect way to break up your routine and interact with people in your community. – Laila, Lead Organizer

See you next month!

In Solidarity,

Erin, Shireen, Andrea, Ani, Annie, Elizabeth, Hunter, Jacqueline, Jasmine, Jessica, Kelli, Kieran, Laila, Nataley, Negar, Victoria and the Reproaction team

P.S. Does spooky season have you SPOOKED about attacks on abortion access? Donate to support bold direct action in support of abortion!