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Hi john,
Do you ever get the feeling that someone at THE SUPREME COURT ::cough:: Alito ::cough:: likes to fuck with us all? Last Wednesday they threw us all for a damn loop when, once again , we were faced with a SCOTUS leak of the EMTALA ruling that looked ready to protect emergency abortions in Idaho! We’re not sure how this keeps happening, but it’ll wake you up in the morning better than a cold shower and double shot of espresso.
[Image of a man trying to stop multiple water leaks by using his hands and duct tape. The word 'Leak' is repeated several times near the water streams. The text at the top of the image reads, 'EMTALA SCOTUS DECISION LEAKED!' with the word 'SCOTUS' inside a white box. The bottom text reads, 'SCOTUS POISED TO PROTECT EMERGENCY ABORTIONS IN IDAHO.' The logo for 'ABORTION AF' is in the bottom right corner. [[link removed]]
Of course, the decision came down the next day (wtf else were they going to do)! Did SCOTUS actually decide in favor of EMTALA, you ask? Well…
LET’S CALL IT “GOOD-ADJACENT” [[link removed]]
They basically ruled that some people can have emergency abortions in some places… for now . It’s not a win, it’s not a loss, and we’re using lots of ominous ellipses. The details on this whole confusing decision are covered in the current episode of our Feminist Buzzkills podcast [[link removed]] , so listen up to get deep into what it all means and what the next steps are!
OK, onto some other mostly lowlights we need you to know!
EVEN THE HYPOCRISY IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
Buckle up, folks, we’re about to absolutely flabbergast the flahooty out of you: SURPRISE! The Texas’ abortion ban, instead of “saving babies”, actually resulted in a HIGHER INFANT MORTALITY RATE [[link removed]] . JK- it’s not surprising at all that banning access to reproductive care would result in WORSE HEALTH OUTCOMES. Unless of course you live in their Screwyoutopia.
[Image of a protest sign held in front of the Texas State Capitol building at night. The sign reads in bold capital letters: 'INFANT MORTALITY RATE ROSE 8% DUE TO TEXAS ABORTION BAN.' The words 'ROSE 8%' are highlighted in red. In the bottom left corner, the source is cited as 'Johns Hopkins University.' The logo for 'AF' is visible in the bottom right corner. [[link removed]]
RESTORE ROE? HOW ABOUT WE CAN DO BETTER!
Y’all, this is a PSA more than a news story. Last week was the second Overturniversary of Roe, and while it was the law of the land for years, it was never [[link removed]] enough! [[link removed]] The restrictions of Roe landed us here and were harming folks long before it was overturned. The Hyde Amendment, viability bans, criminal penalties, any abortion restrictions whatsoever…they all add up to abortion access being inaccessible for someone , whether or not you live in a state with legal abortion. We have to do better than Roe, and create the world where anyone who needs an abortion can get one- full stop.
HOW YOU CAN FIGHT BACK!
We need you to join us in creating that abortion world, friends! Peruse our Activist Calendar below to stay updated and involved, and get those boots on the ground!
ACTIVIST CALENDAR [[link removed]]
SOMETHING TO DO RIGHT NOW:
Sign our petition to repeal The Comstock Act!
We don't want to be the laughing Com-stock of the world ! Join Abortion Access Front and our partners in calling on our elected officials to REPEAL THE COMSTOCK ACT, and guarantee that it can never be used to ban abortion nationwide! Click below, and help us put Comstock in the ground for good!
REPEAL THE COMSTOCK ACT! [[link removed]]
HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK
PROJECT 2025: LEARN ABOUT THE ASSHOLE PLAYBOOK WE CAN EXPECT IF…
Do you have time to read a NINE HUNDRED PAGE document that lays out the far right’s evil plans (including eliminating all abortion access in the US)? US EITHER! So do yourself a favor and tune in to Center for American Progress’ Project 2025: Exposing the Far-Right Assault on America to get all of the dirty details on Tuesday, July 9th at 1pm ET - registration link here [[link removed]] !
MINNESOTA: EQUAL RIGHTS SHOULDN’T BE CONTROVERSIAL
Our friends at ERA Minnesota are throwing a shindig to celebrate all of their hard work and progress on the Equal Rights Amendment, and be in community together! Join their night of music, food, and drinks on Wednesday, July 10th anytime from 4:30pm to 7pm CT- registration link here [[link removed]] !
'NO ONE ASKED YOU' DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS COMING UP
‘No One Asked You’, the documentary all about Abortion Access Front’s work for the last seven years, has been busy and we’re coming near you! More locations announced every week!
Poster for the film 'No One Asked You' with a colorful, retro design. The background features rays of pastel colors emanating from the center. At the top, there's a laurel wreath with the text 'OFFICIAL SELECTION DOC NYC 2023.' The title 'No One Asked You' is prominently displayed in large, white, cursive letters. Below the title is an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building with various political and cultural figures depicted in a stylized, colorful manner. At the bottom, the slogan reads, 'Kick the government out of your pants!' The production credits and logos of participating studios and organizations are listed along the bottom edge. [[link removed]]
Tickets and info for upcoming screenings are at nooneaskedyoudoc.com [[link removed]]
Now more than ever Abortion Access Front could use your support. If we made you smarter or helped you engage with fellow do-gooders, please consider dropping a few dollars in the coffers to help us keep the work going
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Awaiting fresh new horrors together,
Xo Team Abortion AF

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