Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 7:40 PM

We’re fighting back on every level

Abortion access victory in Portland -- and actions YOU can take         Dear John, Texas’s abortion ban is still in effect and each day, more people are denied the care they need.   We can and must fight back, in every way and on every level.   We’re …

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 5:57 PM

*Another* chance to phonebank

Protecting abortion care everywhere we can         Dear John,   As so many of us are reeling about the current and future state of abortion access, it’s a great time to protect (and expand!) access to care where we can. Maintaining and expanding Virgi…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Fight back against the Texas abortion ban

Can't stop, won't stop         Dear John, Seven days ago, the most extreme abortion ban in the country went into effect in Texas. That means seven days of confusion and panic as people seeking abortions scramble to find the care they need.   Forgive m…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 4:16 PM

FWD: You're needed on the phone!

Upcoming phone bank         Dear John,   Just wanted to make sure you saw the upcoming opportunity to phonebank to help candidates who support reproductive freedom in key districts in Virginia. Maintaining and expanding Virginia’s pro-choice majority i…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Texas update: support abortion funds NOW

You can make a difference         Dear John,   Just a few days ago, we were (anxiously) waiting to find out if Texas’s drastic abortion ban, known as SB8, would be allowed to take effect on September 1. So much has happened since then in this case: the…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 5:25 PM

All eyes on Texas

We're waiting and watching with you         John Dear John,   As you may have heard, Texas passed an abortion ban that reaches new lows. This law not only bans abortion care, it incentivizes anyone — including anti-abortion activists — to sue aborti…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM

You're needed on the phone!

You, me, and Sister District         John   Dear John,   Election Day is approaching -- so we need our NIRH Action Fund supporters to help candidates who support reproductive freedom in key districts across the country, and specifically, in Virginia.…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Huge victories in California and Rhode Island

Our latest successes in the states         Dear John,   The last few weeks have been huge for reproductive freedom: our partners in California secured $7.5 million in reparations for survivors of forced sterilizations and our partners in Rhode Island p…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 4:01 PM

What have we learned halfway into 2021?

State trends for reproductive freedom outlined in our new report             Dear John,   NIRH just released Gaining Ground: 2021 Midyear Report, an analysis of the movement within the states so far this year to advance reproductive rights, health, …

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  Shannon Carey · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 1:16 PM

FWD: The way forward

Support state and local work with NIRH         John,   We’re well into summer already -- and almost to the last day of NIRH’s fiscal year, which is a critical time to finalize donations.   With the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear a…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 6:32 PM

The way forward

Support state and local work with NIRH         Dear John,   I don’t have to tell you that things look increasingly dire for reproductive rights and access to abortion care. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it will hear a challenge to Mis…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Our work in Virginia and New Jersey

Expanding reproductive freedom across the country         Dear John,   Yesterday was a big primary election day for Virginia and New Jersey -- two states that NIRH and NIRH Action Fund have worked in for years to push forward policy to expand reproduct…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Reproductive freedom must center LGBTQ+ communities

Happy Pride Month!             Dear John,   At the start of Pride Month, I have been reflecting on the overlap between the fight for reproductive freedom and for LGBTQ+ rights — both are fundamentally about the ability to control our bodies, lives, …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Abortion access just became safer in Louisville

We just passed a clinic protection ordinance in KY!         Dear John,   Last night, the Louisville Metro Council passed a safety zone protection ordinance that will make abortion access safer for people seeking care in Louisville, Kentucky.   John, th…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 6:16 PM

NIRH was made for this moment

Fighting for access to abortion, state by state         Dear John,   As you’ve likely heard, we learned yesterday that the Supreme Court will hear a case from Mississippi that offers a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. This is not good news.   John, thi…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 4:41 PM

We’ve been busy in New Jersey

Working in states across the country to secure reproductive freedom         Dear John,   In 2021, NIRH is working in 24 states across the country, including New Jersey, to advance proactive legislation that has a direct impact on people’s ability to ac…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Trans communities in our work

Repro freedom for some is not repro freedom for all         Dear John,   Today we conclude Women’s History Month by celebrating International Trans Day of Visibility, in recognition that our work is, at its core, the fight for bodily autonomy.   Wheth…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 8:58 PM

You’ve got mail, President Biden.

Send a postcard to Biden’s administration today.         John,   Since taking office, President Biden has taken some steps to reverse some of the harmful policies enacted by the previous administration, but there is so much more that needs to be done. …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Can you get on the phone for abortion access?

Set the stage for more reproductive freedom in New Mexico         Hi John,   Over the past few years, NIRH Action Fund has worked with partners in New Mexico to build power and elect champions for reproductive freedom. And it has been working -- in 202…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 10:56 PM

The Georgia Story: Join Us on 2/9

Join a conversation with Georgia experts         Dear John,   I hope you can join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 6pm EST for the first part of a virtual series on the state of reproductive freedom: The Georgia Story: How Rabblerousing, Registering, and R…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 11:13 PM

You’re invited: The Georgia Story

Join a conversation with Georgia experts         Dear John,   I am thrilled to invite you to join us for the first part of a virtual series on the state of reproductive freedom: The Georgia Story: How Rabblerousing, Registering, and Reproductive Justic…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 5:25 PM

It's been a long year

National Institute for Reproductive HealthJohn, we are with you     Dear John, Let's be honest: it's already been a long year. Here at NIRH, we are hopeful and resolved for brighter days ahead -- and look forward to the work of restoration and building in 2021. We are also pr…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 5:52 PM

We're ready to get to work, John

National Institute for Reproductive HealthRebuilding in 2021     Dear John, As we’re still reeling from last week’s horrifying attack on the U.S. Capitol, it is clear that our work in 2021 will be to rebuild from the destructive forces of white supremacy, fascism, and dangerou…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 3:07 PM

NIRH Analysis: the state-by-state fight for reproductive freedom

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund2020 in review   Donate   Dear John, Hot off the presses, it’s NIRH’s 2020 Year in Review, Gaining Ground: Proactive Reproductive Health and Rights Legislation in the States! Our year-end report is an in-depth review of t…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 3:26 PM

A roadmap for local action

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundAnnouncing the 2020 LRFI Special Report   Donate   John, I’m thrilled to announce today’s launch of NIRH’s publication Protecting Reproductive Freedom in Cities and Counties During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Local Reproduct…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 10:51 PM

Time's running out, John!

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundHelp us finish Giving Tuesday strong   Donate   Dear John, There are only a few hours left of Giving Tuesday. Please help us finish today strong with a generous contribution. The fight for reproductive health, rights, an…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:51 PM

A heartfelt request

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundThank you for investing in us   Donate   Dear John, Giving Tuesday is about supporting the causes that are important to you, and since you are reading this, I know the NIRH Action Fund is one of the organizations you care…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Mark your calendar, John

National Institute for Reproductive Health12/1 is Giving Tuesday     Dear John, Mark your calendar -- Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 1. Before Giving Tuesday next week, I want to tell you why I hope you will help fund NIRH and the NIRH Action Fund’s critical work. Whe…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Congratulations to Biden and Harris!

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundIt's finally over   Donate   John, Today, we can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief. It’s official: the people have elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States!…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 6:46 PM

What you need to know while we wait

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundAll we've done in 2020   Donate   John, So many of us went into last night hoping against hope to see a swift repudiation of the Trump presidency and a flip of the U.S. Senate. That didn’t happen. Instead, we will wait and …

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 12:03 PM

Rise and shine, it's Election Day!

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundIt's finally here   Donate   Hey John, It feels like it has been forever since 2016, but John, Election Day has finally arrived. This has truly been a historic election season. Over 92 million people have already cast thei…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 12:24 AM

What comes next

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundAfter Barrett's confirmation   Donate   John, It’s been a tough week, and it is only Monday. We’re right there with you. Despite the threat that Amy Coney Barrett’s extreme ideology poses to gender justice, racial justice,…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 2:29 PM

John, do you have a minute?

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundStop Colorado's abortion ban   Donate   John, As voters turn out in record numbers across the country for early voting, one thing is clear: everything is on the line this election, up and down the ticket. Right now, Colora…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

It's Time to Get Out the Vote -- Remotely

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundWe need your help in battleground states   Donate   John, As you know, getting Donald Trump out of the White House is paramount for protecting our rights, lives, and futures. This election is also our chance to win seats an…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Did you see the debate last night?

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundPence and Trump know the tide is against them   Donate   Dear John, Did you watch the Vice Presidential debate last night? Sen. Kamala Harris gave a command performance, proving once again that she is a champion for reprodu…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

October 3, 2020 at 3:04 PM

New Jersey is making bold moves to expand reproductive freedom

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundGovernor Murphy just introduced the Reproductive Freedom Act   Donate   Dear John, Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and lawmakers announced the introduction of the Reproductive Freedom Act (RFA), proactive legisla…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

John, abortion access is on the line

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundIt's time to end abortion restrictions and coverage bans   Donate   John, The tragic loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left many concerned about the future of abortion rights. But John, even with Roe v. Wade in place…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 2:40 PM

John, access to abortion is on the ballot

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundNIRH AF endorses Biden/Harris   Donate   John, 2020 has been a year.   And in the 2020, everything is on the line. Donald Trump has been an unequivocal disaster for this country. His response to the COVID-19 pandemic has b…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 1:38 PM

What Happened in Irwin, GA

National Institute for Reproductive HealthNIRH Condemns State-Sanctioned Reproductive Violence, Joins Call to Abolish ICE     Dear John, It's been a truly terrible week, on top of a terrible year. Amidst the tragedy, we can't lose track of the immense injustices that are being …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Spoiler: Abortion is (still) a winning issue

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundWe asked voters what they think   Donate   John, We recently asked voters in two key battleground states -- Arizona and Pennsylvania -- how they feel about abortion access. And with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbur…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Reproductive freedom = economic justice

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundHappy Labor Day from NIRH   Donate   John, What does Labor Day have to do with reproductive freedom? Everything. Anti-abortion legislators persistently target low-income communities, using discriminatory bans on insurance …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Meet our partner: North Carolina Survivor's Union

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundSupporting healthy communities by decriminalizing pregnancy   Donate   Dear John, As a national organization, we are continually learning from our partners across the country like North Carolina Survivor’s Union (NSCU), who…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM

John, don't miss this critical conversation!

National Institute for Reproductive HealthJoin me in conversation with NY Attorney General, Letitia James     Dear John, I have exciting news: tomorrow I will join a conversation with New York State Attorney General Letitia James, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and reproducti…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 1:24 PM

John, we need you to take action

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundImprove abortion access, address maternal mortality, & protect trans people in NY   Donate   Dear John, Next week, the New York Senate and Assembly reconvene and will have the opportunity to advance reproductive health,…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 2:06 PM

What have we learned halfway into 2020?

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundTrends for reproductive freedom outlined in NIRH's new report   Donate   Dear John, NIRH just released Gaining Ground: 2020 Midyear Report, an in-depth analysis of the ways in which states have pushed forward reproducti…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Victory at the Supreme Court -- but the fight continues

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundSCOTUS has ruled   Donate   Dear John, The Supreme Court just announced its decision in June Medical Services v. Russo, striking down a medically unjustified Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting priv…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 3:41 PM

We can't stop now!

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundJohn, can we count on your support before our deadline?   Donate   Dear John, These last few months have certainly been a rollercoaster, as incredible highs and lows have unfolded across the country. While we are in an extr…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Celebrating Pride Month

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundUplifting LGBTQIA+ voices is more important than ever   Donate   Dear John, What a Pride month so far: uprisings in cities across the country demanding justice in the face of anti-Black police violence; the Supreme Court re…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Our commitment to defend Black lives

National Institute for Reproductive HealthJoin the #RJ4BlackLives call to action     Dear John, Over the past two weeks, uprisings sparked by the murder of George Floyd and so many other Black individuals have overtaken streets across the country and the world, with thousands o…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Reproductive freedom just won at the polls in New Mexico

National Institute for Reproductive Health Action FundThis week sets the stage for future victories   Donate   John, I want to acknowledge candidly that in the midst of a nationwide uprising to protest police violence against Black and Indigenous communities and communities of…

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