OPINION: What are we supposed to do in the midst of all of this suffering, staring down a bleak landscape for reproductive health for the foreseeable future? The 50th anniversary of Roe is no time to give up, writes jessemermell.
to help you take action. And, of course, have honest conversations about abortion with friends and family. Attend marches. Make phone calls. Send postcards. No act of advocacy is too big or too small at this crucial time.
Last year at this time, for the 49th anniversary of Roe, the air was thick with dreary anticipation of what the Supreme Court was about to do. We all suspected there would be no golden anniversary for the landmark decision that changed the course of history for half of our population. I wish we had been wrong.
Honestly assessing what these first months post-Roe have brought is not an exercise in wallowing or defeatism. Rather, it is an exercise in taking stock so that we can chart an accurate and effective path forward. So, look around. Recognize the hard, stark reality. And then commit to the work of restoring and expanding abortion rights, and protecting the jeopardized rights of our allies.
This may not be the 50th anniversary we had hoped for, but it is within our power to fight for brighter days ahead.
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