How to Support People in States Where Abortion Is Under Threat

The precedent of reproductive rights was wiped out by the US Supreme Court. The cultural analyses, personal narratives, and investigations that may best be described as horror stories have made their way to the top of the news cycle.

A teen who found out she was pregnant with twins 48 hours before the Texas abortion ban was reported by multiple media outlets. The Texas Heartbeat Act was banned in September of 2021. Many women will soon face a situation like that of the teen who wanted an abortion but couldn't get one in her state.

In states where politicians are frothing at the mouth to criminalize not just abortion but also failed pregnancies, there is a chance that women will bleed to death on their bathroom floors if they are afraid to get medical care.

A 10-year-old rape victim was forced to travel across state lines to have her unborn child terminated. In her home state of Ohio, abortions are only allowed after six weeks if a third of women know they are pregnant.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, more than half of the states are likely to ban abortion within the next year. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, only 16 states and the District of Columbia have laws protecting the right to abortion. Women of color and low-income women will be disproportionately impacted by the Supreme Court's decision.

As news broke, I immediately donated to well-known reproductive rights organizations, from which I sought health care in my early 20's when I did not have the insurance required to keep up with cancer screenings and general reproductive care. I wanted to learn more about the efforts to provide reproductive health care to women in states that are under immediate threat. There are organizations that want to help women in states that don't recognize them as humans.

The TEA fund is for equal access.

The Texas Equal Access Fund is dedicated to making abortion rights a reality. They had this to say in the wake of Texas banning abortions.

TEA understands that abortion is essential health care and their donation page can be found here.

It's right by you.

One of the first states to outlaw abortion was Missouri. There are no exceptions for rape or incest in Missouri, according to doctors in the state.

Right by You is an advocacy group that connects Missourians to abortion care, birth care, adoption and parenting supports, and information about their rights. Funding for those seeking abortions is not provided by them, instead they seek to educate youth about abortion care and other reproductive health care options. They are looking for funding and volunteers to make sure Missourians have access to reproductive healthcare. Women who can't afford abortions should donate to the Missouri Abortion Fund.

There is an abortion fund in Indiana.

Legislators in Indiana want to reverse course and allow abortion in the state. The Hoosier Abortion Fund provides abortion assistance to women in need of their services, which also includes adoption services, pregnancy support, diaper programs, and parenting advice. When they call their All- Options Talkline, those in financial need have to say so.

There are options for women.

The state of Ohio does not allow exceptions for rape or incest if the woman is pregnant after six weeks. The national network of abortion funds run by individual members and supported by donations is called abortionfunds.org. Clinics that help patients in need of financial assistance are given grants by them.

Most reproductive rights funds rely on grants from organizations and individuals to stay afloat and provide the best possible care for women.

There is an abortion fund in the state of Kansas.

It is important to investigate how your donation will be used. Some funds help women afford abortion directly, while others give logistical and practical support. Sandy Brown, president of the Kansas Abortion Fund, told The Kansas City Star how her organization supports women. People who don't have the funds to pay for abortion care can be funded by us.

In a state where antichoice activists are trying to change the state constitution to eliminate the right to abortion care, the Kansas Abortion Fund may need your help.

The need for these organizations is a reminder that our representatives will always have access to safe abortions regardless of where you live. It can be difficult to effect change in the face of those who are against it. These organizations remind people that there are a lot of people working for women. We can help them with our donations.