John, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and I am outraged.

This ruling makes women second-class citizens in our country, withholding the right to make our own decisions about our lives and our bodies.

I know firsthand what it’s like to make difficult choices and limited options.

While in the Army and serving as a company commander in Korea, I went to the medical unit, thinking I had a stomach flu. Pregnancy never even crossed my mind - but the doctor conducted a test anyway. It was positive.

But I wasn’t the first person the doctor told. The doctor had already informed my commanding officer that I was no longer combat-ready. I was stripped of command, and my pregnancy was public knowledge. I was advised to resign.

Overall, I was lucky. I had a partner, who is now my husband Kevin, and I knew would be there for me. We decided to begin a family. Kevin and I made the best of our limited options. We married, and I resigned my commission.

I didn’t speak of the events again because of the shame involved. From the moment I decided to become a mother, my children’s lives became more important than my own. I know that this choice is life-changing and takes total commitment.

John, everyone should be able to make the decision if, when, and how to become a parent. I’m infuriated that right now, in states all across this country, including Wisconsin, pregnant women don’t have a choice.

Patients who want to seek abortion care but can’t afford it, must travel out of our state. Some patients facing medical complications don’t have time to wait. The Supreme Court’s decision is already having unbearable consequences. Choice is a fundamental right and this decision is a breakdown in our democracy.

In every election from now on, the right to legal, accessible reproductive care is on the ballot. I will do everything in my power to restore abortion rights at the federal level, so women in Wisconsin and in every state are assured of their most basic rights.

To be able to protect our rights in Congress, I need your support now. We’re about halfway through July but in danger of falling short of our last monthly fundraising goal before the August primary. I need your support if we’re going to win. I’m personally asking if you’d be able to make your your first contribution of $5 to keep our campaign going strong through the primary and beyond.

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately:

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Now, let’s get to work.

-Deb

Deb Baldus McGrath is an Army Veteran, former CIA officer, and mother of three running for Congress in WI-03. She’s fighting for affordable health care, good-paying jobs, and common prosperity. Deb served our country for over four decades from all over the world. Now she’s being called to serve her hometown and western Wisconsin in Congress. This campaign runs on the support from folks like you. Will you chip in $3, $10 or whatever you can today to elect Deb to Congress? DONATE TODAY  DONATE MONTHLY  Learn more at: www.debmcgrathforcongress.com Follow along: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram PAID FOR BY DEB MCGRATH FOR CONGRESS DEB MCGRATH FOR CONGRESS PO BOX 41, Menomonie, WI 54751 Use of Deb Baldus McGrath's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform (or that of others) does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, or any other branch of government. Federal contractors and employees affected by the Hatch Act are prohibited from engaging in certain political activity. Learn if you are subject to Hatch Act restrictions by visiting OSC.gov. If you would like to receive fewer emails, please click here. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.