NIRH & NIRH Action Fund Staff · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

As we enter the New Year

John, we are celebrating you         Dear John,   All of us at NIRH and the NIRH Action Fund want to wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy New Year. Now, more than ever, we are so grateful to have you by our side.   The New Year is of…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 10:30 PM

FWD: End 2021 on a high note

Asking one last time!         Dear John,   I wanted to make sure you saw Andrea’s email. Can we count on you to make your tax deductible gift before the ball drops?   Your support helps NIRH maximize our impact to build national change from the ground…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:30 PM

End 2021 on a high note

Consider a heartfelt gift today         Dear John,   It’s been quite a year. As we close out 2021, I want to express my deep gratitude for all you have done to support the fight for reproductive health, rights, and justice.   NIRH works tirelessly to a…

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  Shannon Carey · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Help us enter 2022 stronger than ever

Reminder: Make your year-end gift today!         Dear John,   I know you are a loud and proud supporter of abortion access. And you, like me, have watched over the last few months as fundamental reproductive rights are undermined. The constitutional pr…

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  Shannon Carey · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM

John, your gift powers proactive policy

Drawing the roadmap for change         Dear John,   Amidst the flurry of holiday emails in your inbox, I hope you had a moment to read Andrea’s message from yesterday.   At NIRH, we believe that the roadmap to change winds through the many cities, stat…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Bold, progressive action – where it counts

What reproductive freedom looks like         John,   At NIRH, we have a vision: a society where each person has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives, families can thrive, and abortion and contraception are destigmatize…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 11:45 AM

John, we get results.

What you helped accomplish in 2021         Dear John,   As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share some highlights from NIRH’s recent report Gaining Ground: Proactive Reproductive Health and Rights Legislation in the States and encourage you…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM

It's here!!

Gaining Ground: 2021 Year in Review         Dear John,   During a dark and uncertain time in the landscape of reproductive health, rights, and justice, I am pleased to offer one bright light – NIRH’s 2021 Gaining Ground: Year in Review, our annual repo…

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  Alexis Posey · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Building momentum for change

We're doubling down at the local level         Dear John,   As NIRH’s Chief Program Officer, I see firsthand the impact we and our partners have on the lives of everyday people. Our work, fueled by the dedication of supporters like you, has far-reachin…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Roe is the floor, not the ceiling

What we’re fighting for and how you can help         Dear John,   Like you, I’ve watched in horror these past few months as federal courts and the Supreme Court have cleared a path to destroy the protections of Roe v. Wade.   And at NIRH, we hope you …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:03 PM

You make the difference

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with NIRH!           Dear John,   On this Giving Tuesday, I want to say thank you. We at the National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund are so grateful for all you have given -- time, money, and energy -- …

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Join us tomorrow night!

State of the Reproductive Union: Red Alert         Dear John,   This is a week of activism and action as the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that presents a direct challenge to Roe v.…

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  Shannon Carey · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 4:22 PM

FW: Join Us to Learn How to Protect Abortion Access -- No Matter What Happens at the Supreme Court

State of the Reproductive Union: Red Alert         Dear John,   I wanted to make sure that you saw the email from Andrea inviting you to a special event, State of the Reproductive Union: Red Alert. Come together with experts and other concerned activi…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Join Us to Learn How to Protect Abortion Access -- No Matter What Happens at the Supreme Court

State of the Reproductive Union: Red Alert         Dear John,   Texas has effectively banned abortion, and on December 1, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a Mississippi abortion ban that presents a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and puts…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Our 2021 Local Index is here!

A one-of-a-kind look at local repro policy           Dear John,   NIRH's 2021 Local Reproductive Freedom Index is here!   The Local Index analyzes the reproductive health, rights, and justice policies of 50 cities and counties across the United States…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 2:34 PM

Today is election day!

Get to the polls like your rights depend on it!           Dear John,   Today is the day! Whether for governor, state legislators, or in local races, make sure you get out there and vote for candidates who support reproductive freedom!   So much depend…

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  Danielle Castaldi-Micca · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Election Day 2021 is next week!

Mark your calendar and make a plan!           Dear John,   One week from today -- Tuesday, November 2 -- is Election Day! It’s never been more important for you to show up to the polls -- with an anti-abortion majority on the Supreme Court and extremi…

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  Andrea Miller · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Rally for Abortion Justice on Saturday: see you there!

Saturday we march, then we keep fighting         Dear John, As you may have heard, people across the country will be joining together this Saturday, October 2, to Rally for Abortion Justice. Over 620 actions are scheduled in every state, and last we h…

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  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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  Alexis R. Posey · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 1:52 PM

Uplifting NIRH partners as we close BMHW21

Black maternal health is critical to reproductive freedom         Dear John,   As we close Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), we have been reflecting on the ways that reproductive justice organizations like Black Mamas Matter Alliance, who launched BMH…

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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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  NIRH & NIRH Action Fund Staff · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 3:03 PM

From us to you - Happy New Year!

National Institute for Reproductive HealthNew year, same gratitude     Dear John, Let me start by saying thank you. Your generosity this giving season provided us with the critical funds to finish the year strong and has equipped us with much-needed momentum as we start 2021.…

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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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  NIRH & NIRH Action Fund Staff · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Today, and every day

National Institute for Reproductive HealthJohn, thank you.     Dear John, All of us at NIRH and the NIRH Action Fund want to wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful that you are part of our community, now more than ever. November i…

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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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