You’ve had a long week — why not take it easy today? Grab a blanket, a cup of coffee, and settle in because we’re back again for another AAF Friday of what the hell is going on in Big Abortion! When our rights can literally change day to day, we’re here to make sure you stay enraged, engaged, and in the know.
Let’s do this!
Who Needs Comprehensive Healthcare When You’ve Got Thoughts And Prayers?
Remember how all of the enemies of science claimed that miscarriage management won’t be affected by abortion bans? Data recently published in JAMA said “SIKE” – you get FEWER options for miscarriage treatment in states with abortion bans! Forever reminder: the two-pill regimen recommended for abortion care is the same regimen for miscarriage management — because it is the most effective method with the fewest side effects. Yet, because of abortion bans, pharmacies aren’t carrying mifepristone, doctors are afraid of prescribing it, and as a result, misoprostol-only miscarriage management saw a 14% increase. And while miso-only miscarriage care is still very safe, it involves a lot more cramping and discomfort than the recommended two-pill regimen.
Another fun message these bans are sending is that politicians don’t actually give a fuck about the health or pain they are forcing people to endure when they need miscarriage management or abortion care. They’ll just slap a Bible in your hands and tell you to pray for forgiveness, while they keep removing autonomy piece-by-piece… because they genuinely think we deserve it.
No Snark, Just Truth: BLACK WOMEN DESERVE BETTER!
In a racist tale as old as time, Black women continue to bear the brunt of the consequences of anti-abortion legislation and uncertainty as mifepristone’s access hangs in the balance. Nearly 65% of abortions are medication abortions, and since the fall of Roe, we’re certain that number has only skyrocketed.
Some of the most extreme abortion bans exist in the South, so of fucking course Black pregnant folks are going to be disproportionately affected by the dangerous games played by anti-abortion legislators! When they take away abortion access, do you think they’re gonna do anything about the worsening Black maternal mortality rates or just general overall health outcomes instead? YEAH, NEITHER DO WE.
New Feminist Buzzkills Episode: Drops TODAY!
Y’ALL — the abortion news is POPPING OFF this week! Lizz and Moji are wading through allllll of the headlines so we don’t have to! From Trump’s new “Harass Doctors, Win Cash Prizes!” program, to the uptick of patients literally giving birth in shackles, and a viagra study that will make your head explode, your favorite buzzkills are making sure you are up on all the abortion news fit to infuriate.
Don’t miss this special episode!
Now for Some Ways You Can Fight Back!
Yes, okay, it’s really bleak right now — so take that energy, get out in your community, and make a difference!
If you’ve had a medication abortion, congrats! You are exactly who we need.
Anti-abortion ghouls are out here lying through their busted teeth to ban mifepristone, trying to eliminate access by mail, and even roll back approval entirely of a medication that has been used safely worldwide for DECADES. So no, we’re not letting that slide.
Your story is the reality check to the propaganda driving this hard turn into the 1800s! Drop your story at Mifestories.com, and help drag the truth into the light: mifepristone is safe, effective, and basic healthcare. And we all deserve access. Join us here to tell your story!
And then fill out our volunteer skill share form for even more ways to get involved!
Check Out Our Activist Calendar!
Our Activist calendar is loaded with events and actions both nationally or in your community – pick your poison and get your boots on the ground!
Not feeling like you wanna dig around a calendar? We chose a highlight just for you!
FEATURED ACTIVIST EVENT THIS WEEK
Expose Fake Clinics Action Hour with the AAF Team AND Catholics for Choice!
Did you know there are almost 3,000 anti-abortion centers across the United States pretending to be abortion clinics?! These fake “clinics” — many of which don’t even have any medically trained staff -– lie to, pressure, and shame folks out of their abortion altogether. Come learn about how this billion-dollar industry came about, and how you can fight it by signing up for our Virtual Expose Fake Clinics Action Hour on Wednesday, May 27 at 6pm ET — registration link here!
**Don’t forget to take Catholics for Choice’s quiz to see if you’re able to spot the difference between these anti-abortion centers and real clinics!
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We don’t know what next week will bring, but we do know that we’re all in this together, friend.
