Derek Chauvin is found GUILTY. Accountability. That is what happened. Justice is living without fear. Justice is our families & communities thriving & our children coming home safe. Our mission remains rebuild the whole system. But for today at least there is SOME accountability.
I’m praying for George Floyd’s family as the world awaits a verdict.
His family would prefer to see and hug him.
That’s why justice is beyond verdicts.
Justice is a continuum that includes dismantling systems that destroy and dehumanize human beings, then feign innocence.
Great news AND there are still tremendous barriers to accessing this medication. Listen to the history of the abortion pill with public health expert and @Gynuity President, Beverly Winikoff: https://t.co/23k0dolLLT
BREAKING NEWS: Last night, the FDA announced they will no longer enforce medically unnecessary restrictions on the abortion pill, allowing clients to safely and discreetly receive the medication through the mail. https://t.co/oNUpAIwfuR
SisterSong is proud to have been a leader in the lawsuit that pushed to secure this critical change. As we strive for our safety and justice for our people, we continue to work for our health & our dignity, including access to abortion & the ability to control our own futures.
Check it out! If/When/How's Associate Legal & Policy Director Farah Diaz-Tello breaks down the law, explains how we got to this current moment, and how we can ensure that everyone can affirm their dignity and self-determine their repro lives without the threat of criminalization!
The FDA's restrictions on the abortion pill were unnecessary even before the pandemic. In a pandemic, they are potentially life-threatening.
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Despite what is happening in the halls of Congress, we continue to uplift that we have changed the balance of power in this country.
We built power and are painting a new vision for the future and we demand that vision be respected.
"Abortion can be tricky to navigate for anyone, but it presents unique challenges for transgender people who are often erased — both unintentionally and intentionally — from the conversation. The consequences of this can be life-altering." https://t.co/NmZOe67pbs
What if nonbinary people could have their abortions at home—safely—with pills so they didn’t have to worry about being misgendered at the clinic?
Learn more about self-managed abortion & how to make abortion pills available to everyone.
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🎨 by @SageCoffey
No matter what, we will continue fighting for abortion access for our communities, our families, and our future. Join us on IG live this Friday at 12:40 pm ET to hear We Testify storyteller @Be_the_Most talk about our vision for abortion care in 2021 and beyond. #BelieveInMore
Today, more than ever before, we have a safe and dependable way to have abortions in our own homes. So why don’t we do it this way more often?
🎨 by Arwen Donahue for We Testify
Self-managed abortion can be safe and effective healthcare, but the laws around SMA are complicated. The Repro Legal Helpline provides legal advice and info on SMA. If you or someone you know fears you might be targeted by police or prosecutors for having an abortion, reach out!
We are sending all our love and strength to abortion storyteller Crystal, who will be sharing her abortion story at the Coney Barrett SCOTUS hearing today 💜
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Young ppl are coming together on Zoom to help each other call our Senators! Because this is #OurCourt too!
Join young organizers from @AdvocatesTweets, @URGE_org, @PPGenAction, @Team_Enough, @YP4 & more TODAY by RSVP'ing here: https://t.co/EE9ivfpr0X