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NEWS FROM POWER TO DECIDE
Find a Verified Abortion Finder
As the state of abortion access changes in light of the Supreme Court’s decision to end federal protections of abortion rights, AbortionFinder.org regularly updates our state-by-state guide on abortion laws; statewide and regional resources to assist with costs, travel, and more; and information on finding the nearest verified provider.
AbortionFinder.org features the most comprehensive directory of verified abortion providers in the US. All information is private and confidential as we do not collect user data. We're committed to making sure that everyone who needs help finding an abortion can access one, no matter who they are or how they identify.
Committing to Building a Reproductive Well-Being Movement
Reproductive well-being means that all people have equitable access to the information, services, and support they need to have control over their bodies, and to make their own decisions related to sexuality and reproduction throughout their lives.
This powerful idea has the power to dramatically change the care people receive, the opportunities available to them, and the systems of support that surround them. But it’s not yet reality today. Too many people—especially young people and those from historically marginalized communities —often lack the power to decide if, when, and under what circumstances to have or raise a child.
Do you want to learn more about the national Reproductive Well-Being Movement or how to improve reproductive well-being in your community? Check out our newly published landing page on all things reproductive well-being.
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 Founder & Lead Educator of Everyone Deserves Sex Ed, Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE. Read her story.
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POLICY UPDATES
The White House and Congress have been working to address the fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health that overturned Roe v. Wade. The White House launched a website, ReproductiveRights.gov, with information and resources for the public and President Biden issued an executive order, Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services. In response to directives in the executive order, Secretary Becerra announced the Department of Health and Human Services action plan. The Department of Justice also created a Reproductive Rights Task Force to coordinate appropriate federal government responses to state and local efforts to infringe on federal legal protections related to the provision or pursuit of reproductive health care.
Congress leapt into action by holding five committee hearings about reproductive rights and access to care, as well as by introducing legislation to protect those rights. The House of Representatives passed three bills: the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), which was revisited to meet the current moment; the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which makes clear that people seeking abortion care retain their right to cross state lines to access the care they need; and the Right to Contraception Act, which would create a statutory right for individuals to obtain contraceptives and a corresponding right for health care providers to provide contraception.
Unfortunately, the first two bills have been blocked in the Senate, and the third is likely to suffer the same fate.
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POWER UPDATES
Click here to see the top publications and articles on sexual health published in the last month.
Included in this month’s roundup is an article co-authored by Power to Decide’s Sarah Axelson, MSW; Gillian Sealy PhD, MPH; and Raegan McDonald-Mosley, MD, MPH. This paper presents the concept of reproductive well-being, describes the history behind the reproductive well-being movement, and outlines efforts to promote reproductive well-being at the national and local levels, with particular attention to contraceptive access.
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GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR SPONSORS
BCBenefits: Give the Gift of Birth Control
In the days and weeks following the Supreme Court’s most recent abortion decision, doctors and prescribers have seen an increase in demand for contraception.
Yet, for millions of people across the country, birth control is out of reach. For some, the nearest clinic is hundreds of miles away, others do not have insurance coverage, lack transportation, or do not have the time off from work to go to the doctors.
BCBenefits, Power to Decide’s contraceptive access fund, seeks to reduce these barriers by providing one or more of the following benefits:
 Free prescription birth control.
 Free birth control visit with a health provider.
 Discounted or free roundtrip ride to and from a birth control visit.
As the attacks on reproductive health care and the demands for contraception increase— help us make birth control access a reality for all.
By making a one-time gift to BCBenefits, you can have an immediate impact on a person’s life. Or consider becoming a “long-acting” supporter of BC Benefits by becoming a monthly donor!
For questions about how you can support BCBenefits or Power to Decide, please contact [email protected].
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