Dear John,

NIRH's 2021 Local Reproductive Freedom Index [[link removed]] is here!

The Local Index analyzes the reproductive health, rights, and justice policies of 50 cities and counties across the United States. It also serves as a call-to-action for cities to use their powers to advance reproductive freedom.

This year’s report looks at how cities addressed the intersection of reproductive freedom with the major events of 2019-2020, such as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, uprisings for racial justice, unprecedented restrictions on abortion care, and attacks upon voting.

And our revamped policy agenda for cities and counties looks forward to the reality that, with states passing increasingly brazen restrictions on abortion access and the Supreme Court poised to decimate Roe v. Wade, cities will be at the forefront of the battle to protect and advance reproductive freedom.

From funding abortion to addressing maternal health disparities to passing paid leave, every city has a role to play in this fight. With municipal elections in major cities across the country last week, the Local Index is an important tool for newly elected officials and administrations looking to fight for reproductive freedom.

Take a look to see how your city scored and where it can go next: [[link removed]]


Explore the full report [[link removed]]

In solidarity,
Andrea Miller
President, National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund





National Institute for Reproductive Health
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