Hi john,

It’s Abortion AF Friday!! We’re staying out of this punishing heat (it feels personal, dammit) to bring you the latest abortion news that’s got us all fired up. Some bad, some good, and some of everything in between—stick with us, and you’ll always be in the know!

Abortion Bans: Now with 10% More Domestic Violence!
When we tell you abortion bans are dangerous, you don’t have to believe just us—listen to the science! Researchers at the National Bureau of Economic Research just dropped a new study proving that since Dobbs was overturned three years ago, states are seeing a 7-10% INCREASE in partner violence… which equals TENS OF THOUSANDS of new (reported) cases. Abortion bans not only criminalize pregnant people, but often force them to stay with violent partners when they can’t even exercise basic bodily autonomy. In case the first million times we said it wasn’t enough: ABORTION BANS ARE VIOLENCE. Period.

Planned Parenthood: Still Open. Anti-Abortion Extremists: Forever Mad.
How about a little palate cleanser? A federal judge temporarily BLOCKED the provision of the Biggest Piece of Shit Bill that completely bars Medicaid users from going to healthcare clinics that provide abortion! (Psst—this was clearly meant for Planned Parenthood, the conservative Big Bad that lives rent free in their fever dreams.)

Here’s a fun reminder: the Hyde Amendment ALREADY bans federal funds for abortion, except in extremely limited cases that endanger the life of the pregnant person or that result from rape or incest. BUT WAIT, that’s apparently not enough—why not also try to cut off cancer screenings and STI testing, and close every single Planned Parenthood? 

We’ll take this temporary restraining order and give it a permanent clapback: Y’ALL ARE LOSERS!

New Feminist Buzzkills Episode: Drops TODAY!

Have no fear! Lizz and Moji are BACK this week and bringing you all things abortion! Tune in as they break down the ways the Big Bullshit Bill is coming for our abortion rights, even when abortion isn’t explicitly mentioned… because why not be as sneaky as possible, amirite?

We Got Guests!
Joining your buzzkills this week is FBK bestie Pamela Merritt, Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice, to talk about what demonizing DEI and closing rural hospitals means for med students and overall healthcare disparities. Spoiler alert: it ain’t great.

Popping onto the pod to lift our pro-abort spirits is none other than Iranian and Muslim political comedian Negin Farsad, host of the incredible podcast, Fake the Nation. You won’t want to miss Negin layout exactly what’s got her boob sweat boiling these days!

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!

Now for Some Ways You Can Fight Back!
We’re all good and fired up now, so let’s 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!!

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

Take Us to Your Leader… Which is YOU
Honoring Cecile Richards, Supermajority has put together the Cecile Richards Leadership Program, designed to help develop the next generation of grassroots leaders! You’ll learn how to host events, lead actions, and build organizing power. Join their kickoff event on Tuesday, July 15th from 7pm to 8:30pm ET—registration link here! 

Build Community, Build Power
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, our friends at ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE are bringing you their ACCESS Sibling Circle, a space for folx who’ve had abortions to build community, share resources, and whatever else may come up. Join them on Thursday, July 17th at 9pm 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!

Changes happen fast and we never know what’s going to happen next, but we’ll all face it together.

See you next week, 
XO Team Abortion AF