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Hi Friend,

At URGE, we believe action is the only way forward. That’s why this fall we’re launching We URGE Action, a campaign to help you stay informed, speak out, and vote.

Over the next few weeks, stay tuned for updates from our team on both how you can take action with us and tools for speaking about RJ in your community.

Friend, will you donate today to support our critical work training the next generation of youth leaders? ➔

Right now, Congress is putting lives at risk through a series of budget maneuvers and harmful policies.

Fuel our movement

Here’s a snapshot of what we’re up against:

A backdoor abortion ban: Congress passed the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which has already forced Planned Parenthood clinics to close in Ohio, Texas, and California, cutting off essential care for thousands.

Cuts to critical programs: Congress approved the White House’s request to cancel $9 billion in funds that were part of a rescissions package. By doing so, they effectively gutted global health initiatives, slashed economic development funds, and even forced the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (NPR/PBS) to announce its closure.

An active government shutdown: Congress remains deadlocked on the FY 2026 budget. As of today, Federal agencies have shut down, jeopardizing programs our communities rely on.

Healthcare exclusions: Millions of immigrants are denied access to Medicaid and the ACA solely because of their immigration status — an exclusion rooted in racism and xenophobia.

What We’re Doing:

We are fighting back, from exposing the harm of these budget cuts to pushing for bold solutions like the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act, which would expand health care access for immigrant communities and move us closer to dignity and justice for all.

When you donate $50, it helps us to onboard a new class of students into this movement and provide a semester’s worth of mentorship, training, resources, and more.

How You Can Support Us:

Donate to URGE to fuel our advocacy, grassroots organizing, and youth-led campaigns against these attacks.

Add your name in support of the HEAL Act and demand healthcare for immigrant families. ➔

Hold your representatives accountable by telling them access to healthcare is not a negotiation, and you don’t support the One Big Beautiful Bill vote. ➔

Together, we can demand accountability and the future our communities deserve

In the community,
Abiha Zakariya (she/her)
Director of Individual Giving, URGE

P.S. Here are four more ways you can support us today:

📣 Fill out your Activist Profile Today to engage with our work and support our vision!
✍️ Sign Our Petition to Protect Trans Youth.
📚 Test Your Knowledge of Reproductive Justice by taking our RJ101 Quiz!
📱 Follow Us on Social to learn more about Reproductive Justice and URGE’s work across the country.

Building Young People Power for Reproductive Justice

URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity
4315 50th St. NW, Suite 100 #4616
Washington, DC 20016
United States

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