Roe Act in Jeopardy!
The stunning leak of the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft opinion
that would effectively overturn Roe v. Wade and open the door to a flood of
dangerous, ineffective abortion bans in states across the U.S. has us all
reeling.
To effectively render a judgment that American women are subject to the
will of a conservative minority when it comes to bodily autonomy seems
unthinkable in today’s day and age.
Yet, here we are.
We all know the many research-validated arguments to uphold the
law of the land, including:
Yet, here we are.
We also know how little this autocratic, ideologically-motivated
decision has to do with valuing life. We know that:
- In the 26 states poised to severely restrict
access to safe and legal abortion if Roe were overturned, maternal deaths are
expected to rise at least 20% (Stevenson,
2021).
- States with the strictest abortion laws
typically spend the least on child welfare (Whitehurst,
Fassett, Lo, 2022).
Yet, here we are.
It is clear that female autonomy is a threat to conservatives
and religious fanatics in this country, and that subjugating women reproductively
is a primary strategy to eliminate this threat. It’s also clear that most Republicans
refuse to take responsibility for the extremism overtaking their party. It’s up
to us to act. Here are some of the ways you can make a difference in this
fight.
Organize
Get more involved in our Holliston Democratic Town Committee.
More hands mean more power to impact swing races, amplify our voices for
change, and get Democrats elected.
- Sign up for our newsletter using the form on the right.
- Come to our monthly meetings (second Saturday of each month
at 10 AM).
- Follow us on Facebook
and keep an eye on our website and calendar
for upcoming opportunities to act.
Demonstrate
A contingent from Holliston will be traveling to the Worcester
Bans Off Our Bodies event this Saturday, 5/14. The event takes place from
1-2:30. When you sign up, you get
information about the exact location. Contact Cynthia Burrow if you want to link up in
Holliston or in Worcester.
We’ll continue to keep an eye on opportunities to
demonstrate in support of reproductive freedom. Other local, state, and
national organizations that hold regular demonstrations include:
- Women’s March
- Indivisible
(There are many indivisible groups throughout MA. This link allows you to
search for events by date/location.)
Donate
Support organizations fighting for reproductive freedom and that
have shown a will to litigate anti-choice, extremist laws and policies.
Elect Democrats
We must strengthen our majorities in the House and Senate in
order to codify women’s right to bodily autonomy. We cannot rely on moderate
Republicans to take a stand against anti-choice extremists. Join the HDTC in
phone banks, postcard-writing campaigns, fundraisers, and other activities and
events to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Sign up for our newsletter,
come to our monthly meetings, and stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for upcoming opportunities.
Donate to organizations that support candidates in key swing
races and that work toward restoring voting rights and access.
