8 Things You Can Do to Fight for Abortion Access
The leak from the U.S. Supreme Court makes it clear that our deepest fears are coming true: the Court seems prepared to end the constitutional right to abortion.
Here's what you can do.
Polling Data Shows Minnesotans Support Abortion and More Abortion Protections
St. Paul, Minnesota— Sixty percent of Minnesotan voters say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to polling released today by the Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund.
Self-Love and Self-Care: A Guide for Activists
Self-care is what keeps activists going when the going gets tough. It is the all-encompassing term for anything and everything that revitalizes us for the fight that lays ahead. It is the active practice of showing yourself the love and grace you so easily provide others. With so much at stake, this isn’t easy. We must make space for ourselves to re-invigorate our activism.
Geared Up for Legislative Session
Minnesota’s 2022 Legislative Session begins today and we’ve already begun the proactive fight for sexual and reproductive health care, comprehensive and inclusive sex education, and investments in our Minnesota communities. Your action and advocacy this year will be crucial to setting priorities at the Capitol.
Do the courts impact our lives? You be the judge.
How many of us even remember learning the incredibly important role of the courts beyond the phrases checks and balances or separation of powers? The courts—and particularly the Supreme Court of the United States—feel very distant from the lives of average Americans but they hold the power to determine the fate of American reality.
Thousands Set to Attend Rally and March for Abortion Rights in Minnesota
Thousands are expected to attend the #BansOffOurBodies March for Reproductive Freedom on Saturday, October 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted by Women’s March Minnesota (WMM), UnRestrict Minnesota, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund and more than 25 other groups.
Planned Parenthood Applauds Minnesota Legislators for Forming Historic Reproductive Freedom Caucus
Today, a group of committed legislators gathered on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol to announce the formation of the first ever Reproductive Freedom Caucus within the Minnesota Legislature.
Lawmakers and Advocates Push State and Federal Legislation to Protect and Expand Access to Abortion
Lawmakers and advocates gathered virtually on Thursday to discuss the state of abortion access and call for state and federal legislation to protect and expand abortion access in Minnesota and nationwide.