A meme from Parks and Rec where Ben (labeled "Us") says to Andy and April (labeled "Republicans"), "Teen pregnancy rates going down is a good thing. Do you know that? It's important to me that you that."

The national teen pregnancy rate has gone down, and Republicans are actually MAD about it??

We shouldn't even have to say it, but teenagers having access to sex education, contraception, and abortion care is a net positive! 📣

Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that…

"There's so much discussion about the restrictions on medication abortion that are not evidence-based…It's exciting to see science pointing us in another direction, where access could be expanded.” - Dr. Daniel Grossman, Director of @ansirh.bsky.social

Missouri Decides Pregnant Women Should Be Allowed to Leave Bad Marriages Missouri was one of four states that still had a law making it difficult for a woman to get divorced if she were pregnant.

No pregnant person should be forced to stay in a marriage or have their divorce be made more complicated, bc they are pregnant.

There is still work to be done to address this issue, as these kinds of horrifying laws still exist in Arkansas, Texas, and Arizona today.

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Cheryl Doyley’s experience with the judicial system is not a singular experience — judges have ordered pregnant people to have c-sections against their will for decades.

Pregnant people deserve to be listened to, believed, and treated with respect and dignity.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Right to Contraception Act It is now a legal right in Virginia to access birth control after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the Right to Contraception Act into law on Wednesday.

"Millions use contraception treatments for serious medical concerns, health reasons, and birth control. Every Virginian should be able to determine their own medical options without the interference of politicians.” - @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social

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🗣️ Never forget, RJ belongs to everyone!

From the beginning, Reproductive Justice has intended to provide autonomy and liberation for everyone.

Remember, RJ has the power to free us all. But the only way we win is if we fight our freedom together.

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You shouldn't have to justify your abortion to anyone.

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4/4 The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis care for LGBTQ+ young people.

Crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on their free, confidential 24/7 service when they are struggling.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives…

3/4 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides tools to help survivors of domestic violence.

NDVH has the option to call, chat or text, as well as a Directory of Local Providers, for resources and support in your area.

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Home - Take Back the Night | End Sexual & Domestic Violence | Get Help! Take Back The Night is the oldest worldwidemovement to stand against sexual violence.

2/4 Take Back The Night’s mission is to end all forms of sexual violence, including sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence, and to support survivors in their healing journeys.

TBTN also has free legal assistance for survivors.

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1/4 Reproductive Justice is grounded in the belief that all people deserve bodily autonomy, dignity, and the right to live free from harm, including sexual and gender-based violence.

Learn more about orgs who are ready to help you or someone you know ➡️

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University of Oregon to offer abortion pills on campus this fall after student pressure campaign The University of Oregon will offer mifepristone and misoprostol to students this fall after a campaign by groups, including UO Students for Choice.

This is how you organize! Congratulations to the students who successfully advocated for their right to care. All universities and colleges should make medication abortion easily accessible for their students 🧡

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Women's Health Surgeries Reimbursed at Lower Rates, Doctors Say Experts said this decades-long issue forces patients to wait long periods to see a specialist and spikes patient costs.

The U.S.’s antiquated system of calculating health insurance reimbursements often results in delayed patient care and increased out-of-pocket costs for endometriosis patients.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry reminds us that treating people differently based on race and gender is a choice, which means our elected leaders can, and must, choose differently.

Follow @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social for new resources, event details, and ways to get involved during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek!

More than 1 in 4 people who have abortions do so through telehealth. It increases access by offering care that reduces travel, costs, and stigma.

This ruling in LA may have paused the state's attempt to limit how people can get medication abortion, but the fight is far from over.

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Trapped and alone: Fear of ICE is deepening postpartum isolation for immigrant mothers Doctors say newly postpartum people need medical care, sleep and the ability to rely on friends and family for help. Immigration crackdowns have made that support impossible.

The months after birth are some of most difficult in any mom's life, only manageable with the hands-on support of friends and family. But for immigrant women in the U.S., this support system has been destroyed by ICE. And the health toll—both mental and physical—is extremely serious.

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Tomorrow, April 11th, kicks off #BMHW26 💜

It's not radical to imagine a world where Black mamas do more than survive. Join us in honoring a decade of organizing by Black Mamas Matter Alliance to uplift Black-led leadership and advance a future rooted in both justice & joy!

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And don't you forget it.

The treatment of pregnant people in ICE detention centers is abhorrent, and a reproductive health crisis. Abolishing ICE is not just about stopping arrests; it’s about dismantling a system that strips humans of their rights and robs them of their bodily autonomy.
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Your data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant Data brokers buy up huge amounts of information from cell phones and browsers to sell for targeted advertising. But the government, including ICE, also buys the data.

Over 130 civil society organizations have called on Congress to close a data broker loophole that has allowed federal agencies to buy private information and creates a pathway for the supercharge of AI-powered surveillance.

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‘It's a safe space’: Mobile midwifery clinics meet patients where they are • Stateline One mobile clinic takes midwifery care to majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods in Florida’s Miami-Dade County, offering free, culturally centered care and referrals.

This is amazing - more of this!

"One clinic in Miami-Dade County, Florida, offers free midwifery care directly to majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods."

#ReproductiveJustice

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Despite restrictions, North Carolina is a hub for out-of-state abortions Of the 47,930 abortions provided by abortion clinics in North Carolina in 2025, more than 17,000 were from patients traveling from out of state.

“What you're seeing is people having to leave NC if they need to access abortion after 12 weeks, or they're also potentially coming into NC b/c they are not able to access abortion in their own state.” - Tara Romano, Pro-Choice NC ED

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Doulas can improve health outcomes for women and babies. Insurers are taking notice. While more Medicaid patients and even some on private plans have gained doula coverage in recent years, United is the first major insurer to begin rolling out the benefit nationwide.

Insurance plans covering doula services is an important step towards truly comprehensive care. No pregnant or postpartum person should be unable to access the support they want or need simply because they can't afford it.

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Mifepristone is safe and effective, and attacks on this medication are not based on science, but on personal politics. Don't let misinformation stand in the way of care 🧡

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Pregnancy-loss doulas guide El Pasoans after miscarriage, abortion Though doulas are typically associated with childbirth, some support people during and after pregnancy loss.

“In all aspects of pregnancy care and loss, the doula is the person who stays with you from the beginning to end no matter what happens, and is able to treat you with kindness and respect...” - Melissa Lopez Sullivan, director of the New Mexico Doula Association

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