Hi John -

Oh my gourdness, it's finally Halloween season! Don't mind us pumpkin' out Halloween puns like it’s nobody’s business. We’re ‘creepin’ it real by working to increase access to abortion and advance reproductive justice.

Don't forget to ‘carve’ out some time to call your senators and tell them why they must not consider a replacement for Justice Ginsburg before inauguration. It’s easy! You can contact your senator by dialing 888-521-6658 and demand they stop Trump’s Supreme Court takeover.

Check out what’s going on this month:

Documentary Film Screening of Personhood: Policing Pregnant Women in America
Saturday, October 24 through Thursday, October 29, 2020
Panel discussion and Q&A - October 29, 8:00 p.m. ET

Join Reproaction and National Advocates for Pregnant Women for a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, Personhood: Policing Pregnant Women in America. This new documentary explores the dangerous consequences of fetal personhood laws through the story of Tammy Loertscher, a pregnant woman living in Wisconsin who was referred for investigation under Wisconsin’s Unborn Child Protection Act (Act 292).

Reserve your ticket to watch the film here.

Your ticket will allow you to watch the documentary between October 24th at 10:00 a.m. ET to October 29th at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tickets are limited and will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Don’t forget to join us for the live panel discussion on October 29 at 8:00 pm. ET featuring speakers from Reproaction, National Advocates for Pregnant Women and the film’s director and producer, Joanne Ardinger.

Can’t make it? Sign up to be the first to know when we host future Personhood screenings.

#MaternalMondays on Twitter
Every Monday in October, All Day
On Twitter: Follow us here

Follow Reproaction on Twitter to retweet and like our #MaternalMondays tweets. Every week there is a different theme that helps promote our mission of increasing abortion and advancing reproductive justice. In the coming weeks, we’re highlighting our activist campaigns. Feel free to create your tweets in accordance with the week’s theme, which are listed below:

October 5 - Judicial Bypass Laws

October 12- Parental Leave

October 19 - #TrustWomen

October 26 - Voting for Our Lives

Take Action

• Wisconsin’s Act 292 is a tool of reproductive oppression, and we won’t stop until Governor Tony Evers ends enforcement of this regressive law. Join us and take action here.
• Have you ever wanted to cast a spell to stop the anti-abortion movement? In any case, sign our petition to demand more access to abortion pills!
• Anti-science lies on social media threaten us all. As abortion rights supporters, we know it’s been going on for too long at Facebook, and it’s time to end it. Sign our petition now.
• We will not stand by as #BigProLife mocks marginalized communities and pushes its regressive ideology. Watch what they said now.

Prioritize Self-Care
In this moment of uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless. Reproaction’s strategic plan affirms the importance of self-care, especially in activism and resistance.

Here are our self-care tips for October:

1. Trick or treat, yo’self! Whether it’s buying Halloween candy, watching scary movies or playing in the fall foliage, take time to enjoy the season. - Caitlin, Organizing Lead based in Alexandria, Virginia
2. Freshen up your space! A good tip for brightening up your space is to buy fresh flowers every two to three weeks. You should be able to find bouquets that range in prices at your local grocer. If you’re unsure of what to watch this month, check out Emmy nominated and winning shows. I suggest you start with Schitt’s Creek (Netflix), Watchmen (HBO), and Euphoria (HBO). -Eva, Organizer based in Columbia, Missouri
3. Try incorporating mindfulness! I personally have a lot of trouble staying in the moment when there seems to be too much to worry about, but bringing myself back into the present always helps calm my nerves. To start this, I usually focus on what I feel on my body, like an article of clothing or my glasses. Then, I start to look around and name things in my environment. I continue this with smells, tastes, etc. This brings me back into the moment and back into my body. - Nataley, Organizer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Self-care is an act of resistance. Be good to yourself. For some tips on how you can reduce stress, check out this resource.

In Solidarity,

Caitlin, Evonnia, and Nataley
Reproaction Organizing Team

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