Message from NARAL President Mini Timmaraju

It’s been just two weeks since I took the helm of NARAL Pro-Choice America. And thanks to NARAL’s 2.5 million members who continue to contact lawmakers, speak out on social media, show up at rallies, and support our organization financially, my gratitude for our movement has only grown.

 

Two days from now, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that poses the most grave threat to Roe v. Wade in 50 years—Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Court, led by its anti-choice supermajority, could absolutely overturn Roe as a result of this case. If that happens, around half of the states in the country are poised to ban abortion, cutting off access to abortion care for millions of people. Most significantly affected by this shockwave of bans will be people who already face discriminatory obstacles to healthcare: women, Black, Indigenous & other people of color, the LGBTQI+ community, immigrants, young people, people with disabilities, and those working to make ends meet.

 

Meanwhile, over the last two weeks, two verdicts in closely watched court cases have reminded us of the interconnected challenges we face. The lack of accountability for Kyle Rittenhouse was a devastating blow, compounding our collective grief and leaving us painfully short of any semblance of justice or safety for our communities. And while I know so many of us are grateful for the shred of justice Ahmaud Arbery’s killers will face, no verdict can bring back Ahmaud and the countless others killed as a result of white supremacy, violence, prejudice, and hate.

 

We must continue to work towards true justice, dismantling racism and racist systems—and that includes fighting for reproductive freedom for every body.

Wednesday's Nationwide Day of Action

 

NARAL Pro-Choice America is so proud to be a part of a nationwide day of action on Wednesday, December 1 as our movement rallies together for reproductive freedom and abortion access.

 

Don’t miss your chance to unite with NARAL members and supporters across the country as we make clear that we are the majority who support reproductive freedom and we’re not backing down. The Senate must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) to safeguard the right to abortion for every body—even if Roe is overturned.

NARAL's Annual Membership Meeting

 

As we head into a new year and say goodbye to 2021, we want to take a moment to talk to our NARAL members about where we’ve been this year and what's ahead in 2022.

 

RSVP today to join NARAL President Mini Timmaraju and special guests for our Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 21 at 8:00pm ET.

We Need WHPA Now!

 

In two days, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case dealing with Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban that directly challenges Roe v. Wade. There is no path for the Court to uphold Mississippi’s abortion ban without overturning Roe’s protections.

 

With abortion rights and access on the line like never before, the Senate must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), a bill that would protect the right to abortion throughout the country—even if Roe is overturned.

 

Act now and demand your senators vote YES on WHPA.

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK, BETWEEN 1PM ET/10AM PT - 9PM ET/6PM PT
(Call On Your Own) Tell the Senate: Pass the Women's Health Protection Act Now!

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 7:30AM ET
Bans Off Our Bodies Rally at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC 

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 8:00AM ET
Livestream of the Rally at the Supreme Court - Available Anywhere 

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 12:00PM CT
Abortion Freedom Fighters Day of Action in Jackson, MS

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 @ 6:00PM CT
Wisconsin Action Council General Meeting

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 @ 8:00PM ET / 7:00PM CT
National Mobilization Team Leadership Development Training

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21 @ 8:00PM ET
NARAL Pro-Choice America Annual Membership Meeting

Build Back Better

 

This month, the reproductive freedom majority in the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act—historic legislation that includes significant investments in paid leave and maternal health, among many critical provisions. Guaranteeing paid leave and addressing maternal healthcare inequities is crucial to achieving true reproductive freedom. Now it’s up to the Senate to take immediate action to pass the Build Back Better Act with paid leave included and bring us one step closer to reproductive freedom for every body.

 

Demand your senators pass this critical legislation.

In two days, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban. There is no path for the Court to uphold Mississippi’s ban without overturning Roe v. Wade. They’re about to decide whether or not to undo the Constitutional right to abortion.

 

A moment like this demands an urgent, bold response. That’s why I’m asking you to help fund access to abortion care in Mississippi. Donate now to support abortion funds in Mississippi.

• The Guardian: ‘We’ll fight like hell’: US abortion rights leader on finding hope in a moment of crisis
• TIME: Inside Mississippi’s Last Abortion Clinic—and the Biggest Fight for Abortion Rights in a Generation
• The Washington Post: Americans broadly support Supreme Court upholding Roe v. Wade and oppose Texas abortion law

The constitutional right to abortion is facing its most serious threat in at least 50 years. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, around half the states in the country are poised to ban abortion, making care inaccessible for millions of people. We won’t accept that fate—a critical moment like this demands urgent, bold action.

 

Our movement’s political power fuels critical efforts at the state and federal levels to hold elected officials accountable. That’s why NARAL and our 2.5 million members are focused on building long-lasting political power—and it’s why a generous donor is helping us reach our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal by MATCHING your donation right now, up to $50,000.

 

We’re working around the clock to create a world were reproductive freedom truly is for every body; but we can’t do it without the 8 in 10 Americans who support the legal right to abortion—that’s why we urgently need your support.

 

Can we count on your help to meet our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal of $200,000? Every dollar of your gift will be matched for the next 48 hours.

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