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We want to hear your birth control story — and help amplify it. So, tell us why you love your method, your journey to find the method that’s right for you, or your struggles to access birth control. Your story can help others feel less alone, change a policymaker’s mind about legislation, and help shift public opinion.

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Learn How to Navigate Systems Change in Public Health

On November 1, Power to Decide, in partnership with Cairn Guidance, is hosting a Learning Institute in advance of this year’s APHA conference ([link removed]) . The session will help public health professionals learn the necessary skills to effectively lead systems change efforts by strengthening their ability to anticipate resistance, engage stakeholders, and implement evidence-based strategies. The day-long course features the highly interactive, skills-based Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulation, which immerses participants in real-world scenarios where they must navigate the complexities of change.

The Learning Institute is limited to 40 participants and is first come, first served, so register today ([link removed]) !
Federal Updates

NEW HHS Policy Aims to Block Immigrant Access to Health Care

On July 10, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a notice announcing a new policy ([link removed]) expanding the definition of “federal public health benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) to exclude immigrants from programs including Title X, community health centers, Head Start, and more. This policy, which is currently in effect, was officially published in the Federal Register and is open for comment until August 13. This is another example in a long line of recent actions by this administration to attack immigrants and their ability to access the sexual and reproductive health care they need. For more, see our statement here ([link removed]) .

As we continue to monitor if and how this policy will be implemented, submit your public comment here ([link removed]) on why this policy is harmful for reproductive well-being, and stay tuned for additional updates.

The EACH Act is Reintroduced to Congress

On July 22, Congressional champions Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WAS), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act. The EACH Act ([link removed]) is critical legislation that aims to reverse the Hyde Amendment and related insurance coverage restrictions on abortion. Specifically, the EACH Act would:
* Eliminate bans on public insurance coverage of abortion care and guarantee insurance coverage of abortion for every person.
* Protect against federal interference with private health insurance companies that choose to offer coverage for abortion care.

The EACH Act would move us toward a world where people can access the abortion care they need regardless of their insurance status or how much money they have. That’s why it’s critical to make your voice heard.

Contact your members of Congress ([link removed]) and tell them to cosponsor and support the EACH Act.

Reproductive Health Providers Sue in Response to “Defunding”

On July 3, Congress passed HR 1, the so-called “Big, beautiful bill” which strips health care for millions to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. In addition to targeting Medicaid, this big ugly bill also included a provision to “defund Planned Parenthood” for one year. Shortly after, Planned Parenthood Federation of America along with a couple of affiliates filed a lawsuit ([link removed]) over the provision.

Not long after, the judge issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), halting implementation as the case continues. Maine Family Planning–which is also implicated by the bill’s defund provision–has also filed a separate lawsuit ([link removed]) with the first hearing in that case scheduled for August 14th. As these cases move forward, stay tuned for additional updates and ways to take action.

State Updates

Wisconsin Supreme Court Invalidates 1849 Abortion Law

On July 2, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed ([link removed]) a lower court’s ruling that a statute from 1849 does not ban abortion. Specifically, the court concluded in Kaul v. Urmanski ([link removed]) that the comprehensive legislation enacted over the last 50 years, which regulates various aspects of abortion, implied a repeal of the 19th-century abortion ban. Justice Rebeca Dallet wrote for the majority, “That comprehensive legislation so thoroughly covers the entire subject of abortion that it was clearly meant as a substitute for the 19th century near-total ban on abortion.”

As a reminder, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed ([link removed]) abortion care services in September 2023 after a Dane County Circuit Court judge ruled ([link removed]) that the 1849 law does not apply to consensual abortions. Clinics had halted offering abortions after the Dobbs decision, fearing enforcement of the 1849 law in question.

The Wisconsin ruling does not change the national access landscape: there are still no clinics providing abortion in 13 states ([link removed]) . This reflects 12 states with total abortion bans, and one state (North Dakota) without any clinics. As always, AbortionFinder.org ([link removed]) is your resource for the latest on abortion laws and providers in your state.
We’re proud to share our latest Annual Report ([link removed]) , highlighting the progress we’ve made together to advance reproductive well-being for all.

Our impact would not be possible without the generosity of our supporters. Your support powers our programs, fuels innovation, and ensures people have access to the information and care they need.

Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and fight for a better future—one where everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can control their own bodies and their own lives without barriers.

Donate today to help us keep fighting.


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