On October 2nd, just days before the U.S. Supreme Court began a new session that would include a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, a coalition of organizations dedicated to reproductive health, rights, and justice joined together to demonstrate clearly and unequivocally that we will not allow abortion to be outlawed.
Speakers included:
Carol Rose, ACLU of Massachusetts
Representative Ayanna Pressley
Attorney General Maura Healey
Senator Ed Markey
Rebecca Hart Holder, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts
Tanisha Sullivan, NAACP Boston
Tre'Andre Valentine, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
Rachel Domond, community organizer
Mo Durden, poet
Here are a few media highlights shared across social channels:
Thank you to all who showed up and stood with us ACLU of Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood and Naral Pro-Choice for Boston's Defend Abortion Rally.
If you were unable to make it and still would like to show your support, please urge your senators to pass WHPA: The Women's Health Protection Act would provide a nationwide safeguard against abortion bans and medically unnecessary restrictions that push abortion care out of reach. Also, please help fund the fight for reproductive freedom!