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We're calling on all Reproductive Justice leaders, practitioners, and advocates everywhere to be in solidarity with the movement to #StopCopCity and defend the Weelaunee Forest in Atlanta. Sign on to our support letter: bit.ly/RJSCC

9 years of advocacy later....

A new ProPublica investigation found blood transfusions during first-trimester miscarriage ER visits in Texas surged 54% after abortion became a felony. The number of emergency room visits for early miscarriage also rose by 25%. propublica.org/article/texas-…

“The history of labor organizing in the South is distinct from other regions in the U.S. because of the history of antiBlackness which informs anti-worker, anti-union sentiments.” scalawagmagazine.org/2026/05/may-da…

Abortion bans are lethal. propublica.org/article/texas-…

A dilation and curettage procedure, known as a D&C, is standard miscarriage care to prevent hemorrhaging and save lives. Because a D&C is also used in abortion care, women are being sent home with hemorrhaging instead of receiving routine treatment.

SCOTUS extends the stay until May 14. Mifepristone is still available through mail in all 50 states. This court back-and-forth every few days is confusing. Knowing your rights and having accurate info is a must. Reach out to our Helpline: 844-868-2812 ReproLegalHelpline.org.

Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth The vitamin K shot, given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement. propublica.org/article/more-p…

The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy—and that’s a significant undercount. motherjones.com/criminal-justi…

May God bless the 150,000 incarcerated mothers nationwide today.

On this day in 1968, the Poor People’s Campaign arrived in Washington, D.C. and "Resurrection City" erected in MLK's honor. ow.ly/zt5M50YVPj5

A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits. propublica.org/article/trump-…

Over 60% of women who have abortions are already mothers, and they are making that decision in the best interest of their existing children. Happy Mother’s Day.

Before Mother’s Day, a group of senators raised the alarm about the “appalling and horrific treatment” of pregnant and nursing people in immigration detention. “There are virtually no legal safeguards for pregnant women in federal custody.” motherjones.com/politics/2026/…

Misinformation can be dangerous. AbortionFinder.org exists to cut through the noise and point people to real care.

Abortion funds are on the frontlines against one form of political violence. As new bans pass each day, orgs are being targeted, and the South continues to be a battleground for our fundamental human rights... We need your support. Donate: fund.nnaf.org/arcse26

Violence is not just a slap to the face. It is the intentional conditions created by state structures and systems, and perpetuated every day. In response, we have to dedicate ourselves to community, organizing, collective care, and mutual aid.

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Wassup y’all. So every year I help pull off this mother day bailout in ATL. And this year we need some baby supplies & some clothes, one of the mothers is 8.5 months pregnant. If yall got any baby supplies or some gently used stuff…in Atlanta and can drop it off on Saturday lmk

Every 👏 abortion 👏 ban 👏 is 👏 BS 👏 Policymakers need to leave medical decisions up to patients and their providers. #AbortionIsHealthcare