A trigger law is a law that isn't currently enforceable, but certain changes in circumstance could "trigger" the law to go into effect. Some states have laws that will go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned or sufficiently weakened; in some cases these state laws ensure abortion access, but in most cases they … Continue reading #44. Advocate for trigger laws in your state.
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#43. Study the pro-choice worldview.
The better we understand the other side, the more effective we will be at dialoguing with pro-choice people, rebutting pro-choice claims, and overcoming pro-choice tactics. This process requires recognizing not only what they say but why they say it. What are their priorities? What are their fundamental beliefs? What verbiage do they use most often, … Continue reading #43. Study the pro-choice worldview.
#42. Report illegal distribution of abortion pills to the FDA.
[Update: This post was originally written in March 2021. More recently the FDA has approved distribution of abortion pills via mail, though there are still restrictions on who can prescribe and receive these pills.] Medication abortion is a process in which a woman takes one or more pills to expel an embryo in the first … Continue reading #42. Report illegal distribution of abortion pills to the FDA.
#40. Translate pro-life articles, blog posts, and other written word.
If you're bilingual, you have much needed skills to contribute to the movement. Translating work into other languages will mean more people can access the work. If you've ever read a pro-life article, blog post, or other written work (even social media posts) that you thought was particularly helpful, find out whether the organization or … Continue reading #40. Translate pro-life articles, blog posts, and other written word.
#39. Transcribe pro-life videos, podcasts, and other audio.
If you've ever listened to a pro-life speech, presentation, podcast, or other talk you found particularly helpful, find out whether there's a transcript for that work and, if not, contact the person or organization who created that work and ask if they would like a transcript. Generally when a work is available in more formats, … Continue reading #39. Transcribe pro-life videos, podcasts, and other audio.
#38. Help abortion clinic workers learn about And Then There Were None.
And Then There Were None (ATTWN) is an organization devoted to helping abortion clinic staff leave the industry. ATTWN helps with resume writing and limited transitional income. The organization offers scholarships for pursuing certifications or advanced degrees in the medical field. It can also connect former clinic workers with Christian pastors or licensed therapists to … Continue reading #38. Help abortion clinic workers learn about And Then There Were None.
#37. Stand with sidewalk counselors–literally.
Even if you aren't prepared to personally counsel women heading for the clinic, you can support sidewalk counselors with your physical presence. They often spend long hours on the sidewalk with periods of no interaction, so you can provide company. If there is only one counselor, he or she may not want to leave the … Continue reading #37. Stand with sidewalk counselors–literally.
#36. Volunteer with campaigns for pro-life candidates
Contact the campaign and ask how you can help. Maybe they need help with canvassing, phone banks, mailers, data entry, delivering yard signs to supporters, arranging candidate meet and greets, or even just picking up coffee and keeping the campaign office clean and organized. The more people they have, the more people they can reach. … Continue reading #36. Volunteer with campaigns for pro-life candidates
#35. Like, comment on, and share content from your favorite pro-life organizations.
Every time you like, comment on, or share content you increase the content's reach, that is, the number of other people who see that content. If you don't like to engage because you don't want to get dragged into irritating online arguments, there are a few ways you can avoid this problem while still increasing … Continue reading #35. Like, comment on, and share content from your favorite pro-life organizations.
#34. Babysit siblings so parents can take foster children to appointments.
Many foster parents care for both biological children and foster children. Foster children may have time-consuming and complicated appointment schedules (e.g. therapy sessions, doctor's appointments, visitation dates, caseworker check ups). You can give the parents a bit of breathing room by offering to watch the other kids while they take their foster children through these … Continue reading #34. Babysit siblings so parents can take foster children to appointments.
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