Hi john,

TGIF! Because you may need to take the weekend to recover from Abortion Access Front’s not-so-feel-good but definitely-feel-ragey stories from this past week! Grab a cup of matcha or a gummy and dig in!

A Fake Study From the Abortion Grifters Is Out, and We Are Picking It Apart Like a Vulture to Prey 
Anti-abortion airheads are claiming a new “study” from the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) proves abortion pills are dangerous for pregnant folks. Nevermind that the study isn’t peer-reviewed and included patients who received mifepristone for miscarriage care, among a plethora of other methodological red flags. Don’t let them fool you: this is a ploy by forced birthers to demonize and ban abortion. Oh, and about that disclaimer the EPPC has at the bottom of their website? 

Many institutions use “Views Expressed” disclaimers, but you should always be cautious if they’re used to shield the site from liability for inaccurate or misleading information presented as factual. Y’all – this is all straight up bullshit, and we will break it down this week on the podcast! 

The Matrimonial Math Ain’t Mathin’
We want to warn you – this sentence is not satire: a Missouri elected is pushing back against a bill to ELIMINATE CHILD MARRIAGE… because “babies are gonna die.” How, you ask? Because pregnant teens will just have abortions instead of getting married, of course! We’re just waiting for someone to point out how much they’ll scream about protecting babies while trying to kill legislation that actually protects children.

New Feminist Buzzkills Episode: Drops TODAY!
Not only are your favorite buzzkills Lizz and Moji diving even deeper into that garbage study, they are breaking down some EXTRA garbage updates on the latest Texas abortion ban, which somehow has gone from worse to worser in a matter of weeks!

And The Guests This Week are Stupendous!
Independent journalist and Jezebel contributing writer, Susan Rinkunas, joins the pod to talk about how the feds are finally looking into the infamous fetus thieves… but only because they think the Biden administration is responsible for all of it – not the people who actually stole the fetuses themselves! This story is WILD!

PLUS! The incredible comedian, writer, and actor Jenny Yang is dishing about how she uses her comedy to make change, her new podcast “What Should We Talk About?” and all the ways she is doubling down on doing all she can to get people activated and motivated. Click below and listen to the latest Feminist Buzzkills pod right now!

And Your Buzzkills Are Ready For Your A Questions!! Reach Out and Fire Away!! 
Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns about any and all things repro, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address them on the pod! It’s EXACTLY what you need right now, so smash the button below, and like and subscribe wherever you pod!

Now for Some Ways You Can Fight Back!
Now that you’re good and riled up, use that energy to get out in the community and do some good!

Sign Up for the AAF Volunteer Skill Share!
You have the skills, we’ve got the clinics – let’s put them together! Do you do landscaping, are you great at taxes, can you edit video and create graphics? Tell us all about it, and we’ll do our best to connect you with clinics that need your skills! Trust us… everybody has skills to share.

We can all help out in our own ways – fill out the form now and help us build up our network to support abortion!!

Or Check Out Our Activist Calendar Below 
Our Activist calendar is loaded with events and actions both nationally or in your community – pick your poison and get your boots on the ground!

Not feeling like you wanna dig around a calendar? We chose some highlights just for you! 

HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK

Meet People Where They Are
We can all learn how to better support repro health patients, and our friends at Repro TLC workshops are coming in clutch for providers! Learn how to advocate for and support survivors in reproductive healthcare settings during “Supporting Interpersonal Violence Survivors in Routine Reproductive Healthcare” on Wednesday, May 7th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm ET – registration link here!

New York: Check This Screening Out!
Fake clinics? NO THANKS! The New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF) and the Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice NY are hosting a screening of Preconceived, a documentary all about fake clinics, followed by a panel with local repro experts – and all proceeds from the event go to NYAAF! Join them on Thursday, May 8th from 6pm to 8:30pm ET – registration link here!

Could You Help Us Out With a Few Bucks?
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!

Enjoy your weekend, and we’ll catch you next week!

We love y’all,
XO Team Abortion AF