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Laurian

(2,593 posts)
Wed May 15, 2019, 08:29 AM May 2019

How can we fight back re:reproductive rights?

Voting is a given, but I feel something needs to happen before then. As a retiree and full time caregiver for my spouse, my options are pretty limited. I’m thinking a contribution to an organization might be the way to help, but which one.....

ACLU?
PPA?
Other?


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How can we fight back re:reproductive rights? (Original Post) Laurian May 2019 OP
I would suggest donating to abortion funds in the states that are affected right now. In Alabama, WhiskeyGrinder May 2019 #1
I believe you're asking how to politically fight back. sinkingfeeling May 2019 #2
Indeed. As an Ohio native who lived in Georgia for 25 years, Laurian May 2019 #6
Elect Democrats Demsrule86 May 2019 #3
The ACLU will fight in court. Lindsay May 2019 #4
The ACLU has fought and won against AL in the past... PunkinPi May 2019 #5
What if every female sent Planned Parenthood a $1 donation. Given the number of females in in2herbs May 2019 #7
The Constitution Cartaphelius May 2019 #8
Castrate all the men? PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #9
For now? Cartaphelius May 2019 #10

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,309 posts)
1. I would suggest donating to abortion funds in the states that are affected right now. In Alabama,
Wed May 15, 2019, 08:33 AM
May 2019

one option is the Yellowhammer Fund. In Georgia, it's the Magnolia Fund. You can also give to the National Network of Abortion Funds, which provides leadership development, support, and organizing help to state member funds.

sinkingfeeling

(51,438 posts)
2. I believe you're asking how to politically fight back.
Wed May 15, 2019, 08:44 AM
May 2019

Donate to such groups as NARAL and Center for Reproductive Rights or PP. They file lawsuits.

Laurian

(2,593 posts)
6. Indeed. As an Ohio native who lived in Georgia for 25 years,
Wed May 15, 2019, 09:00 AM
May 2019

the anti-abortion movements in those two states this past month have been unbelievably painful. Yesterday’s extreme action in Alabama has elevated my concern and outrage to the point of despair.

Lindsay

(3,276 posts)
4. The ACLU will fight in court.
Wed May 15, 2019, 08:46 AM
May 2019



Text for the twitter-restricted:

PSA: Abortion is still legal in all 50 states.

It’s true that states have passed laws trying to make abortion a crime, but we will sue in court to make sure none of those laws ever go into effect.

PunkinPi

(4,874 posts)
5. The ACLU has fought and won against AL in the past...
Wed May 15, 2019, 08:57 AM
May 2019



The last time Alabama threatened abortion rights, they lost and paid @ACLUAlabama and @PPFA $1.7 million.
We really don't want Alabama's money. Just keep abortion legal and we're good.

in2herbs

(2,944 posts)
7. What if every female sent Planned Parenthood a $1 donation. Given the number of females in
Wed May 15, 2019, 09:01 AM
May 2019

the US conceivably it could raise millions of dollars for that one PP and the amount would emphasize the backlash AL and every other state can expect.

 

Cartaphelius

(868 posts)
8. The Constitution
Wed May 15, 2019, 09:05 AM
May 2019

clearly and without ambiguity, provides the answer for all.

We, are guaranteed the freedom of choice, as citizens, in all cases that does not deprive another citizen
the same consideration.

Yet, blatantly ignoring the separation clause, between state and religion, religion has reared its ugly head to inform
all citizens that their beliefs on the matter will be dictated by those who choose to violate the law of individual
rights.

As "we" are vociferous in fight against the rise of Sharia Law in our nation as "needed", Christianity, on the other hand, is
"provided" carte blanche
in making the ultimate and supreme choice for all.

Who said America represented FREEDOM?

They are liars.....

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