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Hi john,
This was a heavy week, friend—we feel it, too. There aren’t words that will fix the heartache of what we’re all experiencing, but just know that we’re here with and for you. They can’t break our community, but these stories shook us to our core.
Abortion Advocates Are Forever Targets. Please Understand That.
We send so much love to the Hortman and Hoffman families, Minnesota abortion providers and advocates, and all of those folks fighting to make the world a better place. It has been days since the capture of Vance Boelter— the armed white man who murdered former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and tried to kill State Senator John Hoffman and his wife [[link removed]] — but the reality of the threat to advocates of abortion access remains.
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Melissa Hortman was a tireless fighter for gender equity, abortion access, and racial justice—exactly the kind of woman that enrages violent extremists. This attack was not random, and is not at all new for abortion providers and advocates. For decades, they have consistently experienced threats and harassment from the anti-abortion movement, As you read this, Congress and this administration are fast tracking the removal of THE ONLY FEDERAL PROTECTION [[link removed]] abortion providers have against clinic invasions and harassment. The unspeakable act of repealing this act is the 50 billionth warning shot fired that they will not stop until they legislate us out of our humanity and back to chattel status.
She Was a Nurse, a Mother, and a Person… Georgia Saw Only a Womb.
Adriana Smith, a 31-year-old nurse in Georgia, was declared brain dead four months ago, but thanks to the state’s extremist abortion laws, she was kept on mechanical life support solely because she was pregnant [[link removed]] . Her own wishes? Irrelevant. Her family’s heartbreak? Secondary. Her humanity? Apparently inconsequential. On Tuesday, her family, grieving for months, was allowed to take her off of life-support.
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Adriana deserved better. We honor her life and her family by fighting to ensure that no one is faced with this horrific scenario ever again.
No New Feminist Buzzkills This Week, So Catch Up On The Latest Episode!
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Your Buzzkills are prepping this week for our next pod talking about the state of abortion access as June 24th marks the 3rd anniversary of the fall of Roe (sobs). Joining them are the incomparable Dr. Michelle Goodwin to talk about just how damn far we’ve fallen, and indie abortion provider superstar Amy Hagstrom Miller to give her story about what she and her staff went through last week as a Minnesota provider, and the clinic violence she has experienced. I know we say this all the time, but this truly is an eye-opening episode that everyone should listen to!
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!
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Now for Some Ways You Can Fight Back!
Bottle up that frustration and anger and use it for good—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!!
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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!
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Not feeling like you wanna dig around a calendar? We chose some highlights just for you!
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK
Ohio: Remind Them You Voted FOR Abortion
Ohio codified abortion in their constitution, but that doesn’t mean the attacks are done! Our besties at Abortion Forward are bringing you their monthly Ramp Up for Repro virtual training to help you find the BEST ways to get involved on Tuesday, June 24th from 6pm to 7:30pm ET— registration link here! [[link removed]]
Fake Clinics? We’ll Pass!
When we have at least triple the amount of fake clinics than we do ACTUAL abortion clinics, something is wrong there. Expose Fake Clinics is here to teach you what a fake clinic is, how to identify them, and how to FIGHT BACK on Wednesday, June 25th 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!
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No matter the threats, no matter how dark it gets—this community will protect each other. We’ve got you.
With heavy hearts,
XO Team Abortion AF

Abortion Access Front
1001 6th Ave 12th floor
New York, NY 10018
United States
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