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SLATE: "At midnight on Wednesday, in an unsigned 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court effectively overturned Roe v. Wade. The five most conservative Republican-appointed justices refused to block Texas’ abortion ban, which allows anyone to sue any individual who 'aids or abets' an abortion after six weeks, which is when the vast majority of operations occur."
More states will follow suit. Here's what you can do.
First, Elizabeth Warren and others are pushing for Congress to urgently use its power to make Roe vs. Wade the law of the land everywhere. Support this effort.
Then, because the law specifically targets abortion funds, providers, and advocates, donate to these local groups on the ground in Texas that help people pay for and access abortion care.
On the eve of this decision, Elizabeth Warren told MSNBC's Joy Reid:
"Let's remember that 70% of Americans want to see Roe vs. Wade as the law of the land.
"The Supreme Court is not the only one who could provide that. Congress could pass Roe vs. Wade.
"Everybody out there who is outraged today, help Planned Parenthood. Help those who are trying to help people who are dealing with a difficult decision.
"But also, push your senators, push your representatives and say 'it is time that our elected representatives don’t put in judges that are extremists, who don’t support what most Americans want, you get out there, pass the laws, and protect Roe. Make Roe the law of the land everywhere.'"
If you're reeling from the Texas law and this conservative Supreme Court's decision to let it stand, get off the sidelines. This is a fight where every single person is going to make a difference.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
-- The PCCC Team (@BoldProgressive)
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