Amplifying the Provider Voice: July’s Must-Reads
Teen Vogue: Abortion Provider Writes Open Letter to Senate About Roe v. Wade
In an op-ed in Teen Vogue, Board Chair Dr. Willie Parker calls on the U.S. Senate to reject Brett Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) nomination and protect reproductive freedom and other fundamental rights.
MedPage Today: Trump Nominates Kavanaugh for Supreme Court
Dr. Jamila Perritt talked to MedPage Today about SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the threat he poses to abortion rights and access to health care.
Bustle: Abortion AMA: Can I Still Get An Abortion If Roe V. Wade Is Overturned?
Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi talked to Bustle for the latest “Abortion AMA” (ask me anything) installment, which discusses the future of abortion access if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Let Us Explain: Why Kavanaugh is a Threat to Our Rights
The Supreme Court has enormous authority to affect the everyday health and well-being of Americans. So, we’ve put together a brief explainer on how the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh presents threats to Roe, as well as health care access, marriage equality, voting rights, anti-discrimination laws, and more.
Take Action Now to Protect Roe
If Kavanaugh is confirmed, the balance of the Court will be stacked against Roe and could impact other civil and human rights. Join us and demand that your senators reject Kavanaugh’s nomination: send them an urgent message to vote no and call their offices to make your voice heard.
Find out what else you can do to protect Roe
Advocacy Leaders Say Say: It’s a “NO” on Kavanaugh
Colorlines highlighted statements about the SCOTUS nominee from ten advocacy organizations fighting for health care, disability rights, civil rights, and racial justice – including our statement from Board Chair Dr. Willie Parker. Their consensus: Kavanaugh could undermine many hard-fought civil rights advances and should be vehemently opposed.
Dr. Bailey Cannon Explains #WhatsAtStake with SCOTUS
Our Fellow Dr. Bailey Cannon spoke out alongside Bustle columnist Danielle Campoamor, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Senator Tina Smith on #WhatsAtStake with Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court.
Watch the full press conference
Share Your Story to Protect Roe
With Roe at risk, we’re working to highlight personal stories on why access to abortion matters. Tell us about what happened when you were able to access or provide this essential care, or what happened when you or your patient were denied care because of unjust barriers. Submit your story online or email us at voicesofcourage@prh.org.
