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.

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”
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, 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. 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.

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 enough! 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!

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!

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!

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!

'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!

Tickets and info for upcoming screenings are at nooneaskedyoudoc.com

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

Awaiting fresh new horrors together,
Xo Team Abortion AF