Hi John,

Fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion isn’t separate from advocating for self-managed abortion; it’s foundational to it. The attacks on DEI and reproductive freedom come from the same playbook: one that seeks to control bodies, erase marginalized communities, and uphold white supremacy. We cannot defend the right to self-manage our care without also committing to dismantling the systems of racism and inequality that block access to it in the first place. These fights are interconnected—and at Reproaction, we’re in them both, unapologetically.

Learn more about Reproaction’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

An orange background with three hands reaching towards one another reads “diversity is an American value. Dictatorship is not. Ending racism must remain a priority” on the bottom right is the Reproaction logo in black.

Upcoming Actions:

  1. Do you want to host a virtual or in-person self-managed abortion with pills information sharing session with Reproaction? Submit a request here.
  2. Planned Parenthood educators across the country are hosting a summer series of LGBTQ+ sex education webinars. Join them SUNDAY June 8th for their second installment about consent
  3. Are you a high school or early college student? Apply for Girls Learn International’s Summer Activist Training Camp by June 25.

Media Spotlights:

  1. Abortion Providers Challenge FDA’s Remaining Mifepristone Restrictions In Federal Court: Sofia Resnick and Charlotte Rene Woods, News from the States
  2. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Bill To Tap Unused ACA Insurance Funds For Abortion Grant Program: Brian Witte, Associated Press
  3. Despite Historic Indictment, Doctors Will Keep Mailing Abortion Pills Across State Lines: Rosemary Westwood, Physicians News Digest

Resources:

  1. Taking On Abortion Stigma
  2. FAQs About Self-Managed Abortion
  3. Being Supportive to People Self-Managing Abortion

There’s more where that came from, check out our campaign page at www.reproaction.org/sma.

Why do we love self-managed abortion with pills?

  1. “Criminalizing self-managed abortion is about control, not safety. We should be protecting people, not prosecuting them.” — Jordan, 31, Pennsylvania
  2. “Abortion is healthcare. Full stop. And people should have the tools and information they need to care for themselves safely.” — Amanda, 44, DC

Do you want to share why you love Self-Managed Abortion with Pills? Submit your quote here.

And remember:

States ““Abortion pills are safe, effective, and essential, and we deserve the option to access them.Mifepristone safe and effective.It is used in 54% of US abortions. FDA-approved since 2000.” Graphic has a box of mifepristone pills with a grey background with Reproaction logo.

See you next month!

In Solidarity,

Laila Salaam
Lead Organizer, Reproaction

P.S. Pride is about autonomy. Abortion access is, too. Support self-managed abortion this Pride Month.
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