Impact of Dobbs Decision: Rising Abortion Barriers and Health Inequities
Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion, was the law of the land for nearly 50 years. But in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the precedent with the Dobbs decision. Since then, data indicates abortions have increased despite drops in states that have banned or greatly restricted the procedure.
As of December 2023, 1 in 5 patients must travel out of state for abortion care. 19M women live in ‘contraception deserts’ where there are barriers to availability and access to contraception. Compared to states where abortion is accessible, states with bans have higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, especially among women of color.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- Donate to Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom with the QR Code at right or online at https://coloradansforreproductivefreedom.com
- Volunteer for the initiative by making phone calls, tabling at an event, or hosting a house party. Sign up on the website above.
- Join the First Unitarian Society of Denver’s Reproductive Rights Initiative. Ongoing leadership as well as one-time event help needed. Contact Kimberly at reproductivejustice@fusden.org to join us.
- Give what you can to key coalition partners of Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom:
Cobalt has doubled funds given out since Dobbs. They provided $1.25M in 2023 for practical and procedural support. That’s 4 times what they saw prior to Dobbs. They need our support now on the ballot initiative and Abortion Fund. Give at: https://cobaltadvocates.org
COLOR works to enable Latinx individuals and their families to lead safe, healthy, self-determined lives. Donations help them educate, organize, advocate and elevate the voices of Latinx individuals and families including immigrants and undocumented individuals. Give at: https://www.colorlatina.org
Planned Parenthood Action Fund works nationally to advance
access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights. Your
support helps ballot initiatives across the country. Give at: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org