50 years ago, the Supreme Court granted Americans the constitutional right to abortion when it ruled in the landmark case,
Roe v. Wade.
Now, generations of people who grew up with the protections of
Roe as the law of the land are facing an onslaught of new restrictions, bans, and obstacles to sexual and reproductive health care.
But while the right to abortion was federally protected under the Constitution, even with
Roe in place, abortion has long been out of reach for many because for decades state lawmakers across the country have enacted onerous laws blocking abortion access.
That's why this anniversary cannot — and will not — be about looking back. It is about doing the work that will move us forward. A great place to start is by
signing our pledge and committing to talk about abortion.
When we share our abortion experiences, we reinforce the reality that abortion is normal.
The truth is:
You love someone who has had an abortion.
You know someone who has benefitted from abortion.
You have witnessed the effects that racist and discriminatory restrictions have on our communities — especially rural communities, people with low incomes, people with disabilities, Black, Latino, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and so many others.
