Hi john,

We’re here, we’re loud, and now we’re on your movie screens?! Abortion Access Front has been lucky enough to have our shenanigans chronicled for the past seven years by director Ruth Leitman and her badass team, culminating in the world premiere (doesn’t that sound fancy AF?) of her documentary, No One Asked You! For all of y’all NYC’ers, AAF will be joining the crew at DOC NYC on November 13th at 8:45 PM ET; if you’re not in NYC, have no fear- virtual tickets are also available- buy your tickets here and let us know what you think!!

OHIO: TAKING ANTI-ABORTION BULLSHIT OFF THE MENU
We’re rolling with the positivity this week, and this feel-good story would obviously be a hit on an alternate timeline Abortion Hallmark channel. As Ohio goes balls-to-the-wall on codifying abortion, Cinci restaurant Copper Blue is finding out that maybe supporting abortion IS a winning issue; after putting a ‘Vote NO’ sign in the restaurant window and lecturing staff during a work meeting (totally appropriate, ofc), they were forced to temporarily close when staff basically said ‘NOPE’ and just didn’t clock in. We ‘stan.

ABORTION: SAY IT LOUD AND SAY IT PROUD
Y’all need to read every. damn. word. of this absolute powerhouse article outlining why we proudly say the word abortion, why it’s so important, and the harm that abortion stigma and shame perpetuates. As the author, abortion storyteller Jordyn, says perfectly, “Policy change can’t happen with culture change,” AND WE ARE HERE FOR IT!

Abortion baddies like Jordyn and folks all over need y’all to get in the fight and create positive change- find events near you by clicking below!

HIGHLIGHTS OF SOME DOPE EVENTS THIS WEEK

STOP SAYING SELF-MANAGED ABOBO IS A NO-NO!  
Stigma, barriers, and confusion abound when it comes to self-managed abortions, (SMA) but we’re glad there are folks out there like Abortion On Our Own Terms to demystify SMA! Join them and friends We Testify and SisterSong on Instagram for a conversation that’ll break down self-managed abortion stereotypes, how they impact our communities, and what we can do to overcome them on Monday, October 30th at 6 PM ET- Instagram link here!

TEXAS: YOU WANT THE TEA? WELL TEA NEEDS YOU!
Texas abortion seekers have dealt with abortion bans in every form imaginable, but they still need abortion care and there are still folks out there to help! Texas Equal Access Fund is looking for both text line and community outreach volunteers to help meet that need. If you’d like to volunteer for either- sign up here! 

TELL US WHAT YOU’VE DONE, WHAT YOU’VE REALLY REALLY DONE
Have you been out in your community getting shit done? Maybe you’ve been clinic escorting, or funding abortions, or protesting your local fake clinic. Maybe you’ve been finding events from our Activist Calendar and expanding your abortion and RJ knowledge. WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT! Hit reply to give us the deets, and maybe you’ll inspire some other intrepid pro-abort out there to do the same! Teamwork makes the dream work, friends.

See you out there,

Team Abortion AF