Friend,

On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court passed down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, enshrining the right to an abortion into law. Since then, Democrats have worked to continue the progress on reproductive rights and women’s rights in general. Last week, we saw an enormous win here in Virginia when the new Democratic-led General Assembly passed the Equal Rights Act (ERA).

But the truth is, in the Trump era, our reproductive rights are on the line every single day. Will you pledge today to support reproductive rights by voting for Democrats in 2020?

Here’s why we need action on reproductive rights:

• Virginia still has a Republican-passed law on the books that requires women to have an ultrasound at least 24 hours in advance of an abortion -- a burdensome and unnecessary procedure.
• With two Trump-nominated justices on the Supreme Court, both chosen in large part for their anti-choice leanings, Roe v. Wade could be overturned at any time.
• We could end up with Alabama-style and Georgia-style abortion restrictions here in Virginia if we don’t take action.

Thanks to our Democratic majorities in the General Assembly, we finally have the chance to move in the opposite direction from these other states -- and pass legislation that protects the rights enshrined in Roe.

Virginia Democrats are ready for this fight -- but they need to know that you’re with them. Add your name if you are!

Thank you for all you do,

Team DPVA