NEWS FROM POWER TO DECIDE

Power to Decide Condemns Supreme Court Decision on Abortion 
 
The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ends nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion rights and hands the fundamental right to abortion back to the states.   
 
“The Supreme Court has not only rolled back generations of reproductive rights, but also jeopardized the reproductive health of generations to come,” said Power to Decide CEO Raegan McDonald-Mosley, MD, MPH. “It will disproportionately harm those who already lack access to the full spectrum of reproductive health services including people in historically marginalized communities, and those struggling to make ends meet.” 
 
Read the full statement from Power to Decide.  
 
AbortionFinder.org 
 
Because the Supreme Court ended federal protections of abortion rights, some states have already banned or severely restricted abortion access. However, the court’s ruling does not mean that abortion is illegal nationwide, and it does not prohibit pregnant people from traveling to states where abortion remains legal.  
 
AbortionFinder.org features the most comprehensive directory of verified abortion providers in the US. Power to Decide launched Abortion Finder to better ensure that all people—no matter who they are, where they live, or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child.  
 
Public Health on Call Podcast  
 
Dr. McDonald-Mosley reacted to the Supreme Court abortion ruling on the widely respected Public Health on Call podcast of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Give a listen. 

Access to Contraception 

In the days following the Supreme Court’s decision, doctors and prescribers are seeing an increase in demand for contraception. 

The harsh reality is that more than 19 million people in the US live in an area where the nearest clinic might be hundreds of miles away; others don’t have insurance coverage or can’t afford to take time off work to go to the doctor. 

Let’s change that. BCBenefits, our Contraceptive Access Fund, provides access to free or low-cost birth control methods and appointments to people with limited income. As the attacks on reproductive health care increase, the demand for BCBenefits is expected to grow. For just $5 per month you can connect an individual with the birth control that is right for them—sign up now to be one of our long-acting recurring donors. 

Juneteenth: Reflecting on the Racist Roots of Abortion Restrictions

In a blog to commemorate Juneteenth, Dr. McDonald-Mosley discusses the role that racism has played in the propagation of abortion restrictions and the future of abortion care in America. “We must ensure that our strategies are intentional and meet the needs of the communities that will be most impacted by this egregious winnowing of reproductive rights. And we must work tirelessly to ensure that the next chapter of our nation prioritizes reproductive well-being for all.” 

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Listen to the Crossing the Line Podcast

Crossing the Line is an audio documentary series telling stories from the frontlines in the fight for reproductive freedom. The series follows individuals who must travel to seek abortion services and the heroes who help along the way. From doctors and doulas to escorts and activists—each immersive episode allows the listener to experience the numerous barriers faced by those attempting to access reproductive healthcare in the US. One journey at a time.

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to catch Dr. Raegan and Rachel Fey, our VP of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, who are featured in future episodes. 



Our Newest Power Player

We’re committed to uplifting the many individuals championing the effort to support young people’s reproductive well-being. This month’s Power Player is sexologist Emily L. Depasse. Read her story.

A Bundle of Health Care

Power to Decide’s OKQ interactive training opens the door to a conversation with patients about if, when, and under what circumstances they want to get pregnant and have a child. Our Preconception and Contraception Pathways to Care online training takes that conversation one step further by teaching providers how to offer preconception and contraception counseling and care in a personalized, non-judgmental, and unbiased way. 

Both OKQ and Pathways to Care are available as stand-alone trainings. A discounted training bundle is available for those interested in taking both the OKQ and Pathways trainings. Simply visit our online shop to begin your training.