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November 6, 2024 at 5:16 PM

A is For Election Statement

   Once again, America faces another four years of a Trump presidency. The first term eradicated nearly half a century of judicial precedent and overturned Roe v. Wade. The second will likely have some kind of national abortion ban. The day is dark and the work will be hard.  Amid this tragedy, A i…

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October 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Join A is For on October 24th!

  Join A is For on October 24th! A is For's next Abortion Book Club (ABC) meeting is only 3 weeks away — and you need to start reading!  On Thursday, October 24th at 7:00 PM ET we will be discussing Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts.This virtual meeting will be facilitated by Trae Banuelos-…

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September 19, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Join A is For on October 24th!

Join A is For on October 24th! Register now for Abortion Book Club. View this email in your browser Join A is For on October 24th!   A is For's next Abortion Book Club (ABC) meeting is only 5 weeks away — and you need to start reading! …

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September 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM

A is For Abortion Book Club Second Meeting!

  Announcing the second meeting of the A is For Abortion Book Club!  The A is For Abortion Book Club (ABC) is our newest, stigma-busting program. Join us for a series of virtual meet-ups to discuss books about reproductive justice and abortion access.This is a FREE program and all meetings are virt…

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August 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM

A is For Abortion Book Club Meeting #2

A is For Abortion Book Club Meeting #2 Register now. View this email in your browser Announcing A is For's Abortion Book Club Meeting #2 The A is For Abortion Book Club (ABC) is our newest, stigma-busting program. Join us for a series …

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August 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Get Your Tickets to Broadway Acts for Abortion 2024!

  Dear John,  Join A is For on Sunday, October 6th for Broadway Acts for Abortion 2024! Held every year at 54 Below in NYC, BAfA brings together the best of Broadway, karaoke, live auctions, and surprise guests to raise critical funds and awareness about reproductive justice, and is the only Broadwa…

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June 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Save the Date! Broadway Acts for Abortion 2024

  Dear John,  Save the Date: this year’s Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) benefit will be on Sunday, October 6th in NYC. BAfA is the only Broadway community fundraiser dedicated to abortion rights. As always, this will be a star studded evening that combines Broadway, karaoke, and amazing auction …

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May 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Join A is For on June 12th!

Join A is For on June 12th! View this email in your browser Join A is For on June 12th for our first Abortion Book Club Meeting! It's not too late to read the book! We will be meeting to discuss Bodies on the Line: At the Front Lines of…

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April 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM

A is For Abortion Book Club!

A is For Abortion Book Club! View this email in your browser We are very excited to announce the A is For Abortion Book Club (ABC)!  Over the next year, we will read four immediately relevant and vitally informative books about reproduc…

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April 4, 2024 at 3:15 PM

A is For Abortion Book Club!

  Dear John,  We are very excited to announce the A is For Abortion Book Club (ABC)!   Over the next year, we will read four immediately relevant and vitally informative books about reproductive justice and abortion access, and then gather to discuss them with authors and experts. The first book we …

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December 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Make Your Year-End Gift to A is For!

 Dear John,  This year is almost over, but our work to eradicate abortion stigma continues.   Earlier this month, A is For held our very first in-person all it takes is ONE ACT Play Festival at the Signature Theatre in NYC. It was a powerful weekend, and during this difficult time for reproductive r…

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December 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Donate to Bust Abortion Stigma

  Dear John,  Did you know that this year, 266 playwrights submitted one-act plays about reproductive justice to A is For’s Playwriting Contest? During a time when abortion rights are being challenged on a daily basis, artists are eager to do something. So, they write, and introduce us to stories an…

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November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Our Gift to YOU on this Giving Tuesday

 Dear John,  Enjoy a groundbreaking, stigma-busting theatre experience for only $10 at A is For’s 3rd annual all it takes is ONE ACT Festival, the culmination of our 2023 Playwriting Contest.   Join us on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th at Signature Theatre in NYC for readings of …

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November 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM

ONE ACT Play Festival Tickets on Sale Now!

 Dear John,  The A is For Playwriting Contest and ONE ACT Festival engages playwrights who are passionate about supporting abortion rights and reproductive justice, and offers theater audiences the opportunity to see those stories represented. We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are on sale no…

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September 13, 2023 at 4:10 PM

GOING FAST: Get Your Tickets for Broadway Acts for Abortion Now!

  Dear John,  Join us on Sunday, October 1st at 6:30 pm at 54 Below in NYC for Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA).  Hosted by Martha Plimpton and Jenn Lyon, this is going to be an unforgettable, star-studded event, as we come together in solidarity and defiance, in support of abortion access. Sched…

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September 6, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Tickets on Sale Now for Broadway Acts for Abortion!

  Dear John,  It’s that time again! A is For is excited to announce that this year's Broadway Acts for Abortion (BAfA) will be on Sunday, October 1st at 6:30pm at 54 Below in NYC. In light of the escalating attacks on abortion rights, queer folks, and trans rights, this year’s theme is an embrace o…

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June 23, 2023 at 7:03 PM

STATEMENT FROM A IS FOR ON ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS

 STATEMENT FROM A IS FOR ON ANNIVERSARY OF DOBBS  It has been one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, eradicating half a century of legal precedence and ending our constitutional right to safe, legal abortion care. Vast swaths of the country have become abortion deserts. Fourteen s…

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May 11, 2023 at 6:11 PM

May is For Monthly Giving!

 Dear John,  May is For Monthly Giving! Consistent monthly support helps ensure that all our work is fully supported. And becoming a monthly donor is so easy! Here are a few of the projects you will be supporting as a monthly donor:  A is For has now donated more than 800 copies of our new, stigma-…

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February 7, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Announcing our New, Anti-Stigma Comic Book!

  A is For is so excited to launch the second comic book in our original series! Buckle Up: Abortion Stories from the Road tells the stories of people who have had to travel long distances or over state lines for abortion care. This gorgeous, stigma-busting book was edited by the New Yorker's Emily …

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December 30, 2022 at 7:39 PM

There's Still Time to Make a Year-End Gift!

  Dear John, There is still time to make one last 2022 tax-deductible donation to A is For!  Board member and Oscar Winner Ariana DeBose has generously offered to match all donations up to $10,000 through the end of the year so we can reach our 10th Anniversary goal. And we’re so close! Double your…

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December 16, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Ariana DeBose Will Match Your Gift!

  Dear John,  This year A is For marked 10 years of busting abortion stigma. We also saw the fall of Roe v. Wade. Through this incredibly difficult time, you have continued to hold us up, amplify our work, and support our small, grassroots organization.  We set an ambitious fundraising goal of rais…

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November 3, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Annette Bening in Benefit Reading for A is For

  Dear John,   Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company, A is For, and the Pink House Fund invite you to join us for GRISWOLD: a benefit reading hosted in the historic Great Hall at The Cooper Union in New York City on November 11, 2022.  Written by Angela J. Davis, GRISWOLD recounts the landmark – and …

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September 28, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Peppermint and Jessica Vosk to Sing at Broadway Acts for Abortion!

  Dear John,  There are still a handful of great seats for Broadway Acts for Abortion at 54 Below this Sunday, October 2nd. Grab them here!  We are thrilled to announce that Peppermint and Jessica Vosk have been added to the roster of singers!  Ticket buyers get access to the show AND the after par…

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September 22, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Tickets Still Available!

  Dear John,  Tickets are selling fast for Broadway Acts for Abortion on Sunday, October 2nd. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, you can still grab them here!  Ticket buyers get access to the show AND the after party, both at New York City’s 54 Below. It’s going to be a great night!  Broadway’…

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September 14, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Get Your Tickets Today!

  Dear John,  We hope you’ll join us for Broadway Acts for Abortion (formerly Broadway Acts for Women) at New York City’s 54 Below, live and in person, on Sunday, October 2nd!  Hosted by the brilliant duo Martha Plimpton and Jenn Lyon, Broadway Acts for Abortion will be an unforgettable night of ka…

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June 24, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Statement in Response to SCOTUS Dobbs Decision

  Today the Supreme Court overturned both Roe v. Wade and Casey, and revoked our federally protected right to safe, legal abortion. People who can become pregnant no longer have autonomy over their own bodies, healthcare, or futures. This decision was not rooted in science or religion, but rather in…

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March 2, 2022 at 11:22 PM

You can still view the ONE-ACT Festival!

  Dear John,   Our one-act play festival was this past weekend and it was by all measures, immensely gratifying. If you were in attendance, thanks so much for joining us!   Here are some things people are saying:   "Love the first of the One Acts [The Little Sister…

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February 25, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Play Festival about Reproductive Justice - Starts Tomorrow!

  Dear John,   Get your free pass to A is For’s second annual all it takes is ONE-ACT play festival, this Saturday and Sunday. Click HERE to register!   Enjoy live presentations of the three winning plays from our 2021 reproductive justice one-act playwriting contes…

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February 22, 2022 at 5:54 PM

One-Act Plays about Reproductive Justice - This Weekend!

  Dear John,   You're invited! Get your free pass to A is For’s second annual all it takes is ONE-ACT play festival, Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27. Click HERE to register!   Enjoy live presentations of the three winning plays from our 2021 reproducti…

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February 14, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Our Valentine's Gift to You

  Dear John,   This Valentine’s Day, A is For is showing our love by inviting you to our upcoming LIVE virtual event. Get your free pass to A is For’s All it Takes is ONE-ACT play festival, Saturday, February 26 and Sunday, February 27. Click HERE to register!   Enj…

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January 26, 2022 at 11:45 PM

There's A LOT Going on at A is For

January 2022 Newsletter   Dear John, with the anniversary (and very real possibility of the end) of Roe v. Wade,  here's a little newsletter from your friends at A is For. …

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January 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Join A is For This Sunday and Ask Anything About Abortion

   There’s A LOT going on right now in the reproductive justice space, and even more uncertainty about the future of abortion access in our country. Join A is For as we host a free, informational webinar: Ask Anything About Abortion. Lauren Rankin, an abortion right…

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January 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM

A is For Presents: Ask Anything About Abortion

   There’s A LOT going on right now in the reproductive justice space, and even more uncertainty about the future of abortion access in our country. Join A is For as we host a free, informational webinar:  Ask Anything About Abortion. Lauren Rankin, an abortion righ…

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December 16, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Make a Year-End Gift to A is For!

      Dear John,   Happy Holidays to you and yours!   With the probability of Roe soon being overturned -- or otherwise rendered completely useless -- we are readying ourselves to take on the next challenges for abortion rights in America. And we need your help! Wit…

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November 30, 2021 at 10:32 PM

A is For Abortion Pill Action

  Dear John,   A is For has been working with our friends at Shout Your Abortion on a nationwide action to raise public awareness of abortion pills on 12/1, in conjunction with opening arguments in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Reproductive Health Organization, the Missis…

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September 7, 2021 at 3:45 PM

WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON IN TEXAS???

  Dear John,   A is For Board Members Ariana DeBose and Lauren Rankin have some things to say about the current crisis in Texas. And they offer some easy, effective ways that you can take action right now.   Read Post Here   A is For envisions a world in which every…

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April 30, 2021 at 3:06 PM

This Sunday: Broadway Acts for Women!

  Broadway Acts for Women 2021 Dear John,   A is For’s star-studded annual benefit, Broadway Acts for Women, is live streaming from 54 Below in NYC this Sunday! Don’t miss your chance to attend Broadway’s only fundraiser dedicated to abortion rights and reprod…

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April 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM

BUY TIX NOW: Four Days until Broadway Acts for Women!

  Broadway Acts for Women 2021 Dear John,   Only four more days until A is For’s can’t miss annual benefit, Broadway Acts for Women! This Sunday, May 2nd, we’re going virtual and live streaming from 54 Below in NYC. Don’t miss your chance to attend Broadway’s …

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April 21, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Get Tickets for Broadway Acts for Women Now!

  Broadway Acts for Women 2021 Dear John,   There’s still time to get your tickets for A is For’s Broadway Acts for Women, now a virtual show live streaming from 54 Below in NYC! Don’t miss your chance to attend Broadway’s only fundraiser dedicated to abortion…

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April 16, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Broadway Acts for Women Returns!

  Broadway Acts for Women 2021 Dear John,   Broadway Acts for Women is back, and you’re invited! Please join us for Broadway’s only fundraiser dedicated to abortion rights and reproductive justice, where the stars are taking karaoke requests and—if you’re the …

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December 14, 2020 at 4:20 AM

Play Festival Viewing Pass Available for a Limited Time!

  Dear John,   Our inaugural play festival about Reproductive Justice all it takes is ONE ACT has been a resounding success!    An extraordinary company of performers donated their time, talent, and energy to bring these beautiful, moving, and funny plays to life. F…

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December 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM

ONE ACT Play Festival This Weekend

  Dear John,   Join us this weekend!   all it takes is  ONE ACT  Three New Plays, Three New Perspectives on Reproductive Justice.     The esteemed jury of A is For’s inaugural playwriting festival, led by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, has …

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December 1, 2020 at 12:15 AM

Special Offer: A is For’s ONE ACT

  Dear John,   On this Giving Tuesday, A is For wants to give back to our amazing supporters. Join us for the culmination of our 2020 Playwriting Contest:   all it takes is  ONE ACT  Three New Plays, Three New Perspectives on Reproductive Justice.     Our esteemed j…

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November 8, 2020 at 4:35 AM

Tonight, We Celebrate!

  Dear John,   It’s Time To Celebrate!!!!   In fact, I may have broken open the champagne early this morning and not stopped dancing since the news came over the radio. (Yes, I listen to the radio.)   Hearing the words, “Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris” brought …

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October 26, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Senator Elizabeth Warren Vows to Fight For Roe

  Late Sunday night, Senator Elizabeth Warren took to the Senate floor to speak in defense of abortion rights and against the impending confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. In a fervent speech lasting nearly an hour, the entirety of…

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October 25, 2020 at 8:18 PM

U.S. Joins International Anti-Choice Declaration

  On Thursday, the United States joined Egypt, Indonesia, Brazil, Hungary and Uganda to co-sponsor the Geneva Consensus Declaration. The non-binding declaration is virulently anti-choice sentiment wrapped in pro-family camouflage.   In glaringly dishonest and misle…

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June 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM

A is For Supporters: Please Confirm Subscription

A is For Supporters A is For Supporters Please Confirm Subscription Yes, subscribe me to this list. If you received this email by mistake, simply delete it. You won't be subscribed if you don't click the confirmation link above. For questions about this list, pleas…

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