THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION RIGHTS CONTINUES

 

In the weeks since the Texas law prohibiting almost all abortions has gone into effect, the fight for abortion rights has continued, with many upcoming battles at the state level.

 

In Florida, a Republican state legislator filed the "Florida Heartbeat Act," a 40-page proposal that would ban most abortions and allow members of the public to sue those who aid with abortions, similar to the law in Texas.

 

In Mississippi, a law that banned abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy was blocked by two federal courts. But that decision has been appealed to the Supreme Court, and the conservative bench is due to hear the case in December.

 

And here in North Carolina, legislators could try to bring a Texas-style abortion ban to a vote. It's a potent threat given that the Republican legislature is in the midst of redrawing the political district maps which could make it much easier for them to gain back their veto-proof supermajority.

And it's critical to vote in your local elections. Do you know if your locality has an election this fall? Click here to find out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Rally for Abortion Justice: People across the country are coming together this Saturday to rally for abortion justice in response to Texas' near-total ban on abortion. Join the rallies in Raleigh and Charlotte!

 

Future Candidate Training: Thinking of running for office soon? Join us via Zoom on Oct. 16 and 19 for our next Future Candidate Training and get the nuts and bolts you'll need to prepare a run for office.

 

Halloween with the Queen: Join us on Oct. 27 for a fun-filled evening of virtual drag bingo featuring Raleigh's own Amazing Grace! Play bingo, win prizes, and help support our mission.

 

Campaign Camp: This November, learn everything you need to know about working on a political campaign, including fundraising, paid media, polling, targeting, field programs, volunteer management, and more. Apply today!