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August 21, 2025
Introducing ALLIES IN ACTION – Join Us October 2nd for a Night of Purpose
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We’re excited to announce a powerful new chapter in our work:
Men & Allies is now Allies in Action .
This reflects our deepened commitment to inclusivity and better represents the essential role that all allies—men, Two Spirit, nonbinary folks, and all of us fighting for reproductive freedom—play in the movement for reproductive justice.
🎉 Join us on October 2 at BauHaus Brew Labs for an evening of connection, conversation, and collective power. This revitalized gathering will bring together voices from across Minnesota who are showing up, speaking out, and taking action for reproductive rights and pro-choice leadership.
Bring a partner, a friend, or come solo for a casual night out with purpose. Together, we’ll hear from key male political allies about why reproductive care matters for everyone—and how we can all show up and speak out.
🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are now available for this exciting new version of our event. Help us make an even greater impact.
Let’s build a future where everyone has access to the care they need—and where every voice for justice is heard.
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Trump administration moves to end veterans’ abortion access in cases of rape, incest and health
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The Trump administration has taken its first step toward restricting access to abortions for veterans who are covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical benefits, reversing a 2022 rule.
Former Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration enacted the rule following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which ended federally protected access to abortion. More than a dozen states implemented abortion bans after that decision, and the policy was meant to preserve access to abortion for veterans in certain circumstances, regardless of where they lived. Veterans Affairs medical centers were allowed to provide abortions in cases of rape or incest, and when the life or health of the pregnant person was in jeopardy. Counseling about abortion was also permitted.
Under the proposal, nearly all abortions, except those to save a patient’s life, would be banned at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and would no longer be covered by VA medical benefits.
In eight states with abortion bans, there are no rape or incest exceptions, including Texas, Alabama and Oklahoma, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Five states with bans also don’t have an exception in cases where the pregnant person’s health is at risk, only to save their life.
The rule also applies to recipients of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), which provides coverage to veterans’ families, including children, along with caregivers of veterans.
Officials wrote in the proposal that the 2022 policy was enacted because the administration expected increased “demand” for abortion services, but the rule cited abortion bans in several states that created an environment of uncertainty for veterans who might need care.
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New Study Shows Abortion Bans Are Driving Doctors Out
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A new national JAMA study found a 4% drop in OB-GYN practitioners per 100,000 reproductive-age women in the states with the most restrictions on reproductive healthcare, compared to no decline in states without new restrictions. Since the Dobbs ruling in 2022, increasingly restrictive abortion laws have caused alarming rates of OB-GYNs from affected states to stop practicing medicine in the area, creating maternity care deserts. Maternity care deserts are defined by March of Dimes as “any county without a hospital or birth center offering obstetric care and without any obstetric clinicians.”
Strict restrictions on abortion are changing the places where aspiring doctors choose to receive their training, endangering access to long-term healthcare in areas that are already underprivileged. Abortion-ban states saw a 6.7% decline in OB-GYN residency applications during the 2023–2024 cycle, while states with legal abortion saw a slight 0.4% increase. This decrease is indicative of medical graduates’ increasing hesitancy to practice full-spectrum reproductive care in states with restrictive legislation. “People don’t want to go to a place where evidence-based practice and human rights in general are curtailed,” Beverly Gray, a professor at Duke University School of Medicine told KFF Health News. In addition to limiting training options, this chilling effect exacerbates provider shortages in underserved and rural areas.
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📌 OutFront Minnesota Gala
* At a time when the LGBTQ+ community faces national attacks against our autonomy and ability to live our lives openly and authentically—we come together to stand up and say no. OutFront Minnesota’s gala returns to the origins of Minneapolis' queer community in the historic Gateway District as a reminder that we have seen attempts to erase us before—and they do not work.
* 📅 Thursday, September 4th | 6:00 PM
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📌 Planned Parenthood Celebrate!
* In a moment of deep challenge for Minnesota and the nation, we find strength in each other. Join us at our annual gala, Celebrate Planned Parenthood, for an unforgettable night of impact, community, and hope. Together, we’re not just holding the line—we’re building something bold for the future of reproductive freedom in Minnesota.
* 📅 Thursday, October 9th | 5:30-10:30 PM CT
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📌 WFM Leadership Celebration
* Join us on October 9 for our Leadership Celebration exploring the WFM’s 35-year legacy of research centering women, girls, and gender-expansive people to inform bold strategies!
* 📅 Thursday, October 9th | 11:00 am - 2:00 PM CT
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📌 Run As You Are: Minnesota training!
* This skills-driven, inspiration-filled experience is for both candidates ready to run and campaign managers ready to win. You’ll leave with practical tools, clear next steps, and a community to support your journey—all grounded in your values and your community.
* 📅 October 24th - 25th
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📌 Ayada Leads 10 Year Anniversary
* 🎉 Celebrate 10 years of impact with us! Join Ayada Leads for an unforgettable anniversary event—full of community, culture, and inspiration. Get your tickets now!
* 📅 Friday, September 5 | 6:00-10:00 PM CT
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📌 Abortion Access Community Resources from OurJustice
* From locating a clinic to finding childcare or transportation, we know it can be overwhelming to arrange everything necessary to access an abortion. Women Winning partner, OurJustice, has collected lists of community resources and services so that it’s easier to get the care you need.
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