There are no sanctuaries for abortion care, no matter what your state says

By Lynn McCann-Yeh and Porsha Pinder
For The Baltimore Sun • Jun 28, 2023 at 7:57 am

In the months following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, progressive cities and states across the country raced to establish themselves as “havens” or “sanctuaries” for people seeking abortion care. Twelve states, including Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have since passed laws to make abortion more accessible by strengthening legal protections, shielding providers and patients from litigation, and — in some cases — setting aside state funding for abortion seekers.

As an organization working to expand abortion access in one of these so-called safe havens, we can definitively say that putting our faith in sanctuary states is a mistake.

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Speaking of Abortion: Why do we use non-gendered language when we talk about abortion access?

To put it simply, people of all genders have abortions.

The language of the reproductive rights movement focuses mostly on cisgender (cis) women, who were assigned female at birth. But cis women aren't the only people who have abortions.

Not all women can become pregnant, and not all people who can become pregnant are women. Transgender and gender-expansive people have abortions too.

Queer people haven't always been visible or welcomed in abortion advocacy, but we're here to stay.

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Speaking of Abortion, Roe v. Wade Would've Been 50 Years Old Today.

But we don't want Roe back here's why.

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Speaking of Abortion, Let's Talk About Later Abortions.

When it comes to public perception, politics, and media narratives, later abortion care is one of the most sensationalized topics of abortion access. 

You’ve probably heard some of the anti-abortion talking points that have wormed their way into mainstream conversations around abortion rights. And when an extremist talking point makes its way into mainstream media coverage or legal systems, it shapes public opinion and heightens abortion stigma. In this blog, we’re addressing those talking points and dismantling stigma around later abortion care.

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Getting Ready for BAF Prom

 

Yep, you heard that right! BAF is throwing a Prom Night party to celebrate the end of our 2022 Fund-a-Thon campaign! Need some help with preparations? We got you covered! Check out our recommendations for where to score the best vintage prom outfit, and how to get tickets for literally everyone.

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