Good afternoon Young Democrats, 

We know we don’t need to tell you, but last week was difficult. We woke up on Friday to the news that our right to govern our own bodies and make our own healthcare decisions were taken away by a Supreme Court that does not represent the will of the people. This week we saw a rise in misinformation, chaos, and confusion in regards to abortion access and next steps. 

To do our part we are thrilled to partner with a professional with years of experience in this field to present an information-sharing session about self-managed abortion on Tuesday, July 12th at 8:30pm EST. 

We know that just because Roe is overturned, abortions will not stop and the need for them will not subside. We know that abortion pills are safe, effective, and private. In this session we will go over what constitutes a medication abortion, talk about the history of self-managed abortion with pills, and share the publicly available World Health Organization protocols for individuals managing their abortions. 

We stress that this session does not replace advice or information from medical or legal professionals but will serve as a good foundation as we go forward in these difficult times. We will also end with a section on criminalization and a Q&A so please come prepared with your questions! 

We will not go back, but rather we will move forward armed with information and ready to fight for each other. 

See you on the 12th.