Resource Hub

Purpose: When the Supreme Court overruled Roe, it effectively allowed states to ban abortion entirely and allowed Mississippi’s 15-week to go into effect. States are moving to enforce trigger bans, pre-Roe bans, and total or early gestational bans. This resource hub has been developed to support Liberate Abortion state-based organizations, movement partners, elected officials, community members and strategists with access information, policy resources, messaging, and guidance needed to fight for liberated abortion access.

If you’re reporting on abortion, check out our Reporter Do’s and Dont’s Guide.

If you’re an activist, check out our Activist Do’s and Don’ts Guide.

Background: In a devastating decision that will reverberate for generations, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. Abortion rights and access differ from state to state, community to community, and organization to organization. All of the resources here can be customized and changed in order to best address your organization’s circumstances and needs. Please feel free to use these resources as you interact with both your communities and the press — we know these can be fast-moving and confusing times and we want to make sure you are equipped to handle them. 

 
  • Policy Strategies: These guides are intended to be shared with elected officials including governors, attorneys general, and health commissioners.

  • On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a cruel and shameful decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The Supreme Court’s ruling allows Mississippi’s draconian abortion ban to take effect and overturns Roe v. Wade — denying the human right to abortion that has been precedent for decades.

    While the Supreme Court’s heinous decision may not have come as a shock, the effect of the decision on millions of people across the country who will now be denied the right to abortion in their home states is appalling. Many of these people were already blocked from truly liberated abortion access because of cost or distance or government-mandated delays and other barriers. This is unconscionable.

    This decision undoubtedly emboldens extremist politicians and judges to ramp up their racist, bigoted attacks on abortion access. Extremist legislators have been working for decades to push abortion access out of reach. This includes forcing people to travel long distances, wait days between appointments, source childcare, and pay out of pocket without insurance coverage. We need policies that support people’s whole lives, including better access to hospitals and clinics, healthcare provided by people our communities trust, insurance that actually covers our real needs, and policies that support families and individuals to live their fullest lives. We need policies that support abortion access, liberation, and our whole lives — now.

    Roe v. Wade was never enough to safeguard abortion rights or protect access for all people. Abortion access has been systematically under attack in this country for decades, and abortion liberation has been undermined for years. It is beyond time for abortion to be liberated from legal barriers and funding concerns. Liberated abortion is equitable and available for all who need it — when they need it, wherever they need it — without shame or stigma.

    Abortion rights are meaningless without funded clinics in our communities, widely accessible medication abortion, and a world where our abortion stories are respected, heard, and uplifted. We need more than Roe — we need liberated abortion access for all.

    All people deserve access to abortion care when they need it, on the timeline they choose, and in the community they trust. We are building a future in which abortion is liberated for all of us, no matter where we live or how much money we have, no matter our race, age, gender, or sexual orientation. We will organize, build power, and create a country where our values are reflected in our democracy, we will continue to provide life-saving care for those who need it the most, and we will continue fighting until every one of us has access to the care we need, when we need it, without stigma or fear.

    It is time to be loud and support the people that have abortions and the medical professionals that ensure abortion access happens every day. Fund local abortion clinics to keep our clinics open, donate to your local abortion funds to ensure people have access, support and funding, tell your own abortion story, and listen deeply to the stories of people you love.

    Now is the time for us to show up and fight for our communities. In the face of unprecedented restrictions and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s up to us to push for bold solutions that ensure abortion is available, affordable, and accessible for anyone who needs it. It’s time to liberate abortion everywhere.

    Everyone who decides to end a pregnancy should be able to choose the abortion care that’s right for them, including self-managing an abortion at home or wherever we feel safe — with the control in our hands, surrounded by the people we love, and with the support we want — these are key to abortion liberation.

    Each of us should be able to live, work, and make decisions about our health and our future with unrestricted access to resources and support. When people can make decisions about their own reproductive health care, including whether and when to have children, they have more control over their economic security.

  • Use a graphic on your posts.

    Tag the Liberate Abortion accounts to spread the word.

    Spread the word:

    • Encourage people to share graphics on their accounts.

    • Share the list of coalition members.

    • If your organization supports a specific local community, consider using #LiberateAbortion [area], for example “#LiberateAbortion in the South!” If you don’t, try #LiberateAbortion everywhere.

    • Campaign Hashtag: #LiberateAbortion #AbortionIsEssential (Please use capital letters for each word for accessibility reasons. )

    • People who use screenreaders are often unable to understand hashtags because the screenreader makes it a run-on word, rather than reading the hashtag with multiple words.

  • *Talking points can also serve as Facebook and Instagram social media posts.*

    Our vision to Liberate Abortion:

    ✅ goes beyond legality

    ✅ respect for our decisions

    ✅ love for ourselves

    ✅ access free from hurdles and punishment

    ✅ compassion for our families

    Abortion liberation is inextricably connected to:

    🔥 economic justice

    🔥 racial justice

    🔥 gender justice

    🔥 immigrant justice

    We fight for a world where abortion is:

    ✅ affordable and available in all of our communities

    ✅ available when people need care

    ✅ with the providers they choose

    ✅ available in ways that people trust

    We're working towards this vision together.

    #LiberateAbortion because people of all races, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities & expressions have abortions. Bans and restrictions disproportionately harm communities that have survived systemic oppression & people who hold multiple marginalized identities

    Abortion liberation is about access, freedom, equality, and justice. It’s time for legally protected, funded, equitable, supported, and destigmatized access to abortion. #LiberateAbortion everywhere

    Abortion liberation is more than keeping abortion legal; it’s about access, freedom, equality, and justice. Together, we demand the future we know is possible: compassionate and affordable abortion care readily available in our communities, with love and support #LiberateAbortion

    Abortion access is already out of reach for too many people. Bans & restrictions disproportionately harm:

    ✊🏿Communities that have survived systemic oppression

    🧑🏽Ppl who hold multiple marginalized identities

    ⭐This moment demands that we fight 2 #LiberateAbortion in all communities.

    We will #LiberateAbortion because we believe in a future where abortion is available in our communities, and people can create the families they want without barriers, stigma or shame.

    Let’s #LiberateAbortion because we believe people who’ve had abortions deserve to have their voices heard. We believe in a future where abortion is available in our communities, and we believe people deserve to create the families they want without barriers, stigma, or shame.

    Everyone deserves access to the abortions they need on the timeline they deserve, in their own community, and with a provider they trust. Access to abortion changes peoples’ lives and allows all people to determine their futures on their own terms.

    We proudly join together with people who’ve had abortions, people who provide abortions, people who fund abortions, and people who advocate for abortion access every day.

    We can only #LiberateAbortion together by uplifting a visionary future for abortion. Join us in the movement to support our local clinics, share your abortion story, and ensure everyone is able to afford their abortions.

  • Below you will find the press request auto responder. This could be used as a response for when a reporter contacts your organization's media availability alias. When a big moment happens, many reporters will look to clinics and funds to share their thoughts. As we know, these times can be extremely stressful and using the auto responder can help in organizing and vetting reporters and what stories you would like to be a part of.

    Press Request Auto Responder:

    Subject: Auto reply: Thanks for your media inquiry

    Hello,

    Thank you for reaching out to [organization name]. This is an automated reply confirming receipt of your message. This inbox is closely monitored, but due to the high volume of media requests we receive, we're unable to respond to each one.

    If you are reaching out with a media request, please know that we follow the Liberate Abortion’s Guide for Journalists. Please respond with the following items:

    • Your article topic;

    • Interview questions if you have them available;

    • Deadline; and

    • The name of the spokesperson you are trying to reach (if known)

    We will consider your inquiry as quickly as possible. If you do not hear back from us in 48 hours, please assume that we are not able to accommodate your request. We also ask that you do not attempt to reach out to individual staff members, as they may not be able to respond to personal media inquiries via phone or email.

    If your request is about speaking with people who are currently seeking an abortion, we cannot accomodate this request. We do not provide personal contact information, and we ask that you respect these individuals’ privacy and please refrain from reaching out further with these requests.

    As you plan your coverage, we also recommend that you utilize Liberate Abortion’s reporter do’s and don’ts guide to ethically covering the SCOTUS decision that provides best practices when covering abortion. Thank you again for your inquiry.

    [organization name]

    Media Availability Template Note:

    This note can be sent out to local reporters in your state when a breaking news moment happens in the abortion access landscape, both nationally and/or in your state or community. This pitch can be shared with reporters in hopes of getting them to feature your organization's spokesperson as an expert in the space.

    SUBJ: Members of [organization name] avail to discuss implication of [new repro news in your state]

    Hello [reporter name],

    Hope all is well. As you may have seen, [insert tie to the news i.e. new ban signed/introduced/passed or bill to protect access, etc.]. As anti-abortion lawmakers continue to introduce and pass restrictive abortion laws in their states, and with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I wanted to offer [spokesperson from organization] who can speak to the impact of [ban/proactive bill/court ruling] on [tie in their expertise to the news moment]. We at [organization name] will continue to help our community access safe abortion care.

    Please let me know if you would like for me to schedule a call for you with [spokesperson from organization]

    Best,

    [organization name]

  • Join our email list: Go to www.liberateabortion.org and sign up for action updates.

    Donate to Abortion Funds: Support funds and learn about their demands toward a future where all people have access to abortion without shame or stigma.

    Keep Our Clinics: Support independent community providers who provide the majority of abortion care in the US.

    M+A Hotline: a confidential, private and secure phone and text hotline for people in need of support for self-managed miscarriage or abortion.

    Repro Legal Helpline: a free, confidential source for legal advice and information on self-managed abortion. Visit ReproLegalHelpline.org or call 844-868-2812.

    Abortion On Our Own Terms: a resourced website for people to safely and effectively manage their abortion on their own terms.

    INeedAnA.com: Find a clinic - to find vetted, up to date, and personalized info on how to get an abortion; no search or user data saved.

    AbortionFinder: a comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers in the United States.

    Support/Share Practical Support Organizations (PSO's): PSO's help abortion seekers with travel and logistical support

  • Abortion Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration of those medical professionals who provide essential, quality abortion care to those who need it. See more about how to celebrate and boost the needs of abortion providers below:

    Show your appreciation by donating to independent clinics

    Activities to celebrate Abortion Provider Appreciation Day

    Actividades para celebrar el Día de Agradecimiento al Proveedor de Aborto

    Images and sample social media content to #CelebrateAbortionProviders

    Gráficos y copia de redes sociales para #CelebremosALosProveedoresDeAbortos