John,

Advocating for reproductive rights and abortion access has been and will continue to be a pillar of grassroots organizing across the Alliance Network.

Since the Supreme Court eliminated the federal constitutional protection of abortion rights set by Roe v. Wade and gave the authority to decide abortion rights to individual states in June 2022, many attacks on reproductive freedom have been introduced to heavily restrict or completely ban abortion access. And now, as we currently await a decision from a Trump-appointed federal judge on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, we’re amplifying how youth organizers in the Alliance Network are fighting to protect reproductive freedoms in their communities.

New Era Colorado is unapologetically pro-abortion. With Colorado’s legislative session underway, say hello to The Brazen Project, New Era’s reproductive rights program. The Brazen Project is here to smash the stigma around abortions on college campuses across Colorado. This year, New Era is focusing on engaging its base of young people and campus leaders to regulate the deceptive practices of anti-abortion centers that lurk near college campuses throughout the state.

Youth organizers with New Hampshire Youth Movement (NHYM) are playing offense and defense this legislative session, working to pass bills and an amendment that guarantees abortion access in New Hampshire while actively pushing back on bills that would restrict abortion access. 2023 is also a budget year for New Hampshire, so NHYM organizers are also advocating for a progressive state budget after an abortion ban was passed through last year’s state budget process.

Youth organizers at Loud Light and Next Up are also fighting to protect abortion access in their states. Read more about the Alliance Network’s reproductive rights advocacy this year on the blog.

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the protections set by Roe v. Wade threatens the lives of millions who will seek an abortion, especially Black, Indigenous, people of color, and people working to make ends meet.

Here’s how we can keep fighting back:

• Call your senator and demand they take action to protect abortion access
• Support abortion funds and reproductive justice orgs
• Support Alliance Network orgs doing reproductive justice work

After the Supreme Court decision last year, we highlighted stories from the network about how the threat to abortion rights could mobilize young voters and explained how abortion access impacts mental health. Head over to the Alliance blog to read more on the issue.

Together, we can continue to put pressure on our elected officials to side with the majority of Americans who believe that abortion access is a human right. We won’t stop until every person, regardless of race, class, or zip code, is guaranteed that right. Let us not forget that young people will continue to be an influential voting bloc at the ballot box in 2024 and beyond. Call your senator, support youth organizers, and donate to abortion funds. This fight is far from over, but we are stronger together. Let’s keep fighting back.

In solidarity, 

Kathryn Quintin

Director of Network Capacity

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