In the homestretch
May 12, 2023
When Roe v Wade fell, we cried together. We raised our voices in outrage together. We vowed we would fight back together.
And then we came together and showed everyone what we can do when we work together to make a better, brighter, more equitable future for all.
The results speak for themselves: We’ve written the right to reproductive freedom into Minnesota law. We’ve made our state a safe haven for everyone who needs or provides abortion care — or helps someone else get it. And we’re in the process of eliminating, once and for all, the vast majority of Minnesota’s unjust and unconstitutional restrictions on abortion rights and access.
Such huge achievements deserve an equally huge celebration — and we hope you will join us on June 8 for exactly that:
UnRestricted + UnStoppable: Victory Party
WHEN: Thursday, June 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company
COST: $25 per ticket (with free tickets available for anyone for whom cost is a barrier)
RSVP: https://unrestrictmn.org/party/
Keep reading for more news from UnRestrict Minnesota!
Selfie Video Campaign Last Chance!
As bills repealing abortion restrictions keep moving at the legislature, you can still add your voice and help show the strength of the reproductive freedom majority by joining our selfie video campaign!
If you are interested in making a simple video as part of our campaign – please fill out our form and we will get in touch with instructions.
All you need to do is hit record! Our team will do the rest. We will edit the videos and share with legislators and on social media.
Thank you to everyone who has submitted videos so far!
FDA Panel Endorses Making Birth Control Pill Available Over the Counter
On Wednesday, in a landmark step for reproductive health, a joint FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to allow a birth control pill to be offered over the counter (OTC). The advisory committee vote reflects the decades of science showing that birth control pills are safe and effective for over-the-counter use for people of all ages.
The vote came at the end of a two-day advisory committee meeting to review an application to switch Opill, a progestin-only, daily birth control pill, from prescription to over-the-counter status.
During the meeting, the FDA heard from reproductive health and justice advocates, health care providers, and young people about the broad benefits of bringing a birth control pill over the counter, particularly for those who currently face the most barriers to access.
This is a huge win for contraceptive access!
Reproductive Freedom Action Network Events with Pro-Choice Minnesota
Pro-Choice Minnesota has Reproductive Freedom Action Network (RFAN) events happening this month!
From Duluth to Rochester, and everywhere between, there is a local Reproductive Freedom Action Network chapter ready to welcome you to our community of activists. Join your local RFAN chapter today!
RFAN is a volunteer-led and driven program. Members gather to create community, become experts on abortion access and organizing, and take action to carry on the grassroots legacy of the pro-choice movement in Minnesota.
Thank you for being part of UnRestrict Minnesota!