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Can you believe this summer is almost over? Don’t worry! There’s still plenty of time to soak in the sunshine and take action to increase access to abortion! Join us!

Check out what’s going on this month:

Digital illustration of a Reproaction activist with a megaphone in front of the Supreme Court. The title reads, ‘self-managed abortion teach-in’ with event details.

Self-Managed Abortion Teach-In at the Supreme Court

Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sign up to let us know you’re coming

We’re taking to the streets to spread the word that information about self-managed abortion with pills belongs to all of us. Self-managed abortion with pills is safe, it works, and it is unstoppable. No matter what the Supreme Court does. This teach-in will provide context about the current state of abortion access in the United States, teach you about the protocol for self-managed abortion with pills, and show you how you can take action in your community.

Sign-up to let us know you’re coming: https://forms.gle/BF7ukdeRdaXh41wC8

Self-Care

Self-care is an intentional practice that roots us in the present despite the oppression we may face. Regular self-care is essential for sustainable and effective activism.

Here are our self-care tips for August:

  1. Pet an animal! Charles M. Schulz wrote that "happiness is a warm puppy" and I couldn't agree more. Be they cats, dogs, or other domesticated critters, nothing calms me like giving behind-the-ear scratches to a furry friend. Just remember: always ask the owner/caretaker before touching an unfamiliar animal, don't bother wildlife, and never interrupt guide dogs or other service animals. -Shireen, deputy director based in Washington, D.C.
  2. Don’t hate, exfoliate! Mix some white sugar and oil(s) of your choice in a shower friendly container (add essential oils if you want it scented), and voila! You have a sugar scrub that gets rid of dead skin and moisturizes simultaneously. Use it everywhere but your face. Thank me later! -Eva, senior outreach producer based in Columbia, Missouri
  3. Try something new! Whether that means a new sport or a new hobby, push yourself a bit outside of your comfort zone. I recently went to a glass blowing class (something I had never considered trying) and tried my hand at making a glass bowl. It was surprisingly easy and fun, and I came home with a beautiful, handmade bowl that I'm really proud of. I can't wait to go back! -Nataley, executive assistant based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

See you next month!

In Solidarity,

Erin, Shireen, Caitlin, Elizabeth, Evonnia, Jessica, Kara, Nataley, Tenaja, and the Reproaction team

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