Comprehensive Strategies to Support and Protect Reproductive Rights in the United States

When the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion in 2022, it took away our freedom to make our own decisions about our bodies, lives, and families. Since then, extremist politicians have banned or severely restricted abortion in almost half the U.S. states. They’re also pushing to ban abortion nationwide, even in states where it’s protected. Extremists are threatening to strip away more of our reproductive freedoms, including access to IVF, contraception, prenatal care, miscarriage care—and even our right to receive hospital emergency care for life-threatening pregnancy complications. Take action and join the fight to restore our reproductive freedoms.

Essential Steps for Political Advocacy and Mobilization

To begin, learn about abortion laws and policies in your state and across the country. Get up to speed with the Center’s After Roe Fell: Abortion Laws by State map and other tools, resources and analyses, and sign up for email updates to stay in the loop. It is also critical to mobilize against anti-reproductive nominations and actions. President Trump is nominating anti-reproductive health and rights officials to lead federal agencies that directly impact access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and maternal health care. Learn more about these nominees and how to oppose them and their agencies’ dangerous actions with the Center’s Repro Red Flags: Agency Watch tool.

Furthermore, talk about your support for abortion rights and access with people in your circle. Conversations with friends, family, colleagues and community members are often influential. Contact elected officials to tell them to restore your rights. Urge your Congressional representatives to support federal legislation to protect abortion rights. And don’t forget to contact your state representatives, who now have significant power when it comes to protecting reproductive rights in your state.

Sustaining the Fight Through Monthly Giving

At Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, we believe that everyone should have unimpeded access to sexual and reproductive health care. Sustain the fight to protect this access by joining our monthly giving program. Our monthly giving program is designed to provide long-term support for the political advocacy efforts that protect the programs and services provided by Planned Parenthood. Monthly giving is stable support that puts your money to work on the ground across the Commonwealth. With continual monthly support from donors like you, we can do the hard work today and be prepared for challenges that arise in the future.

• Long-term Impact: Your generous monthly gift helps us run important advocacy programs throughout the year, not just during key seasons.
• Political Action: Our monthly supporters help us fight for laws, policies, and elected officials who will protect your rights and health.
• Reduced Environmental Footprint: Recurring monthly gifts help us reduce the need for mailings, helping reduce our environmental footprint.
• Personal Control: Set the amount that works for you, as no gift is too small to make an impact over the course of your membership.

Direct Support for Clinics and Patients

Help provide on-the-ground support to clinics and people seeking abortion care. Donate directly to small, community-based abortion clinics that provide most of the abortion care in the U.S. at KeepOurClinics.org and to abortion funds that provide transportation, lodging and financial support to people seeking abortion care at AbortionFunds.org. Your donation to the Center—big or small—helps our team of legal experts continue the fight for reproductive rights and access, both in the courts and beyond.

Ways to Get Involved Summary

• Federal Level: Urge Congressional representatives to support federal legislation to protect abortion rights.
• State Level: Contact state representatives who have significant power in protecting local reproductive rights.
• Community Level: Talk openly with friends and colleagues to influence support for abortion access.
• Direct Aid: Support KeepOurClinics.org and AbortionFunds.org to help people seeking care.