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Hi john,
It isn’t Friday without a good, heaping dose of feminist snark about the week’s news from Abortion Access Front, amirite? So check out the down and dirty deets and get a few ways you can fight back! We never wanna leave ya hangin’ with a brain full of rage without something to do about it!
Good trouble is our favorite trouble.
Title X, But Make It Hypocritical
First up: Guess who’s back on the federal funding gravy train? Anti-abortion states like Tennessee and Oklahoma – despite refusing to play by the rules and offer literally even a crumb of information about abortion.
A news screenshot from KFF Health News reads: “Trump Restores Title X Funding for Two Anti-Abortion States — While Wiping It Out Elsewhere.” The background includes a teal horizontal stripe across a dark blue canvas. In the bottom right corner is the logo for Abortion Access Front, marked “TEN YEARS AF 2015–2025.” [[link removed]]
Under Trump-era favoritism, these states that ONLY promote anti-abortion fan fiction are cashing Title X checks again while ACTUAL clinics in other states lose $66 million in vital funding [[link removed]] . That’s right: the states that won’t even say the word “abortion” are somehow getting rewarded, while everyone else gets the middle finger and anti-abortion lawmakers are laughing all the way to the budget hearing.
Missouri Voters: “We Said Abortion,” They Heard “Maybe Not”
Last November, Missourians overwhelmingly voted “Yes!” to abortion rights – so of course conservative lawmakers are now doing backflips to undo it. Their latest stunt? Creating their own ballot initiative with vague, emotionally manipulative language about “prenatal human life.” They sneakily barely use the word “abortion,” but sure as hell want to restrict it [[link removed]] . It’s the legislative equivalent of sticking their fingers in their ears when y’all tell them you want abortion, while holding a torch to your rights.
New Feminist Buzzkills Episode: Drops TODAY and Here Is What You Have In Store!
This week, everyone’s abuzz about Trump’s DOJ asking to dismiss a lawsuit aiming to restrict mifepristone access. But hold the applause, it's not the feminist victory you might think. Lizz and Moji drop the facts, the snark, and the side-eye on why this is just more trickery from their anti-abortion playbook.
A promotional banner for the Feminist Buzzkills podcast. The background is dark blue with stylized light rays and dots. At the top left, bold yellow text reads: “NEW POD THIS WEEK!” Below it are cartoon illustrations of two podcast hosts. On the left is Moji Alawode-El with dark curly hair and a red top; on the right is Lizz Winstead with long white hair, glasses, and a teal top. Their names are highlighted in yellow text boxes. To the right, the podcast’s neon-style logo says “Feminist Buzzkills Podcast.” [[link removed]]
Check Out This Week’s Guests!
FBK is bringing you the incredible Dr. Karenne Fru , an Atlanta based OBGYN and fertility expert to talk about the intersections of infertility and abortion, how abortion bans have actually affected IVF, and why when we’re talking about Reproductive Justice, we have to include all forms of reproductive care.
Promotional image for the Feminist Buzzkills Podcast featuring special guests Dr. Karenne Fru and Charlene Kaye. On the left, Dr. Fru is smiling, labeled as an “OBGYN & IVF Specialist” from Muna Fertility in Atlanta, GA. On the right is Charlene Kaye, posed with hands near her face, described as a “Comedian & Musician” and author of Tiger Daughter: Or How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame. The background is a bright blue gradient background, and the event date is “Friday, May 9.” At the bottom, a teal banner says “ABORTION AF — Abortion Access Front,” followed by a “SUBSCRIBE!” button and social media handles for @AbortionFront. [[link removed]]
PLUS! Comic and indie musician Charlene Kaye drops by to vent about how impossible it is being a female guitar God in a world of insufferable emo men. As a bonus, she dishes about LABIAHEAD, her new all-female Radiohead tribute band, Yes, you heard us right – LABIAHEAD. Hail to the queef!!! You won’t want to miss it!
Your Buzzkills Are Ready For Your 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!
SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN [[link removed]]
Now… Let’s Move On To Some Ways You Can Fight Back!
We’ve made it through the bullshit, now we channel 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!!
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP [[link removed]]
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!
ACTIVIST CALENDAR [[link removed]]
Not feeling like you wanna dig around a calendar? We chose some highlights just for you!
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK
Minneapolis: Fake Clinics are NOT Wonderful
As we’re seeing millions more dollars funneled to fake clinics, we’re also seeing dope orgs like MN Abortion Action Committee there to protest them! Join their protest of fake clinic Abria’s 5k fundraiser on Saturday, May 10th at 8:30am CDT – registration link here! [[link removed]]
Catholicism + Abortion = <3 <3 <3
New Pope! Is he gonna rock with us on abortion? Probably not, BUT there are ways you can reconcile your faith with your pro-choice beliefs. Catholics for Choice is ready to teach you the principles of pro-choice Catholicism, how Catholic teaching supports reproductive justice, and ways that these apply to advocacy! Join Pro-Choice Catholicism 101 on Wednesday, May 14th from 7pm to 8pm ET – registration link here! [[link removed]]
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!
DONATE [[link removed]]
We’re planning on May bringing us flowers AND a whole hell of a lot of feminist joy – love having y’all along for the ride!
Join us,
XO Team Abortion AF

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