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This past Friday was an unbelievably sad day for women's rights,
reproductive justice, racial justice, and our movement for a just,
multiracial democracy. The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.
Wade is an affront on democracy and equity in this country. As we have
seen throughout history, eliminating woman's constitutional right to
make decisions about her own body will adversely impact women of color
and members of the LBGTQ+ community, who disproportionately experience
discrimination and access limitations to healthcare services and
resources.
The removal of this precedent of nearly half a century provides states
the right to decide their abortion laws, and 26 states are poised to
implement bans on all or nearly all abortions. We know this won't end
abortions; it will only end access to safe, affordable abortions. In
addition, any states are also poised to criminalize both those receiving
and those providing abortions, regardless of the circumstance. The
additional mental toll this will take on women and their families is
unfathomable.
Now is the time to lean into our collective power and move into action.
With the power to abolish abortion rights now at the state level, we
must work with state legislators to ensure they make the right decisions
to empower women to make their own decision about what is best for
themselves and their families. And if they refuse to hear our voices,
let's make them hear our votes!
In Solidarity,
The Race Forward Team
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