This morning, we saw yet another bomb drop from our oligarchical Supreme Court and decimate a person’s right to bodily autonomy if they have a uterus. Once again, we are angry, anxious, and despondent at the blatant attack on our very lives. We vote, we protest, and yet this domestic war continues to be waged against us. We will continue the fight, but if you are tired today, then honor that, and take as much of a break as you are able. In this wretched time, please remember to be kind to each other, and particularly be kind to the people of color with uteruses, who are disproportionately affected by these laws that make access restricted to those with enough economic privilege to overcome these barriers. Not everyone can afford even a regular doctor’s appointment, let alone flying to another state where they might be extended a little more respect than the federal government has for their existence.
As with most injustices in America, the strongest way to support those who are being oppressed is to direct funding and resources to those who are oppressed. So here are some options:
Donate to the Tucson Abortion Support Collective (they collect both funds AND tangible items, and provide useful information): abortionintucson.org/contact
Donate to the Abortion Fund of Arizona: abortionfundofaz.org/donate
Donate to Planned Parenthood