Danielle Hausen - Member, Genesee County DSA
Today marks the two-year anniversary since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, changing how reproductive rights are viewed in our country. We carry the same passion we did two years ago, standing up for everyone’s right to safe reproductive healthcare, which includes the right to have an abortion. This issue remains crucial. Since the Supreme Court's decision, 14 states have made it extremely difficult to get an abortion, pushing individuals into situations where they can not receive abortions or must resort to dangerous alternatives.
Adding to this challenge are crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), institutions known for offering biased and incomplete information to discourage individuals from getting abortions. Despite appearing helpful, many CPCs have been criticized for providing misleading details and steering people away from abortion, even when it is medically warranted. It's vital for us to stay alert, ensuring that everyone has accurate information on reproductive health and can make informed decisions about their bodies and futures. You may be interested to know that there are several CPCs right here in the GLOW region.
The conservative majority in the Supreme Court has taken away our rights and raised concerns about the future of reproductive rights. Their lean towards conservatism has the potential to further endanger reproductive autonomy and limit access to crucial healthcare services nationwide. The Supreme Court, however, is not the be-all and end-all of the fight for reproductive justice; we know that actors like conservative politicians and crisis pregnancy centers are going to fight against our reproductive rights and bodily autonomy regardless of how the court rules. As we navigate this landscape, it's crucial to continue organizing for reproductive justice, ensuring that the rights and dignity of all individuals are protected and upheld.
We will not go back.
