This may be the first time in the history of our democracy that Americans have such heightened awareness of an impending decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Could our public dissent influence SCOTUS? It certainly could bring more people into our intersectional movement - for Reproductive Rights, for Racial Justice, for LGBTQ Rights, for Economic Justice, for Climate Justice, and so much more.

WE MUST NOT GIVE UP THE FIGHT, WE MUST SHOW OUR DISSENT!!!

Let's be clear: abortion is still legal. The Supreme Court has not issued a final opinion, but the leaked draft ruling shows we have reached a critical point.

Read on to learn what can YOUR NOW CHAPTER can do.

On June 17, NOW chapters are urged to lead banner drop actions in their communities as part of Mississippi Day of Solidarity. See the Banner Drop Toolkit for guidance.

Pop-up events are modeled on Latin America’s Green Wave campaign. The Green Wave (typically represented with a green bandanna) had been a unified symbol for diverse groups working to liberate abortion (History of the Green Wave, support for a U.S. Green Wave by its creator stated here). Part of Latin America’s Green Wave campaign’s success was Weekly Demonstrations; they took to the streets every Thursday evening.

Check out Florida NOW’s tip sheet on organizing a visibility event.

The Liberate Abortion coalition, which includes national partners such as Women’s March, are calling on us to be ready for a Rapid Response Decision Day Demonstration. 

Collaborate with other local repro partners on the following:

1. Ensure all stakeholders, particularly Black activists, are at the planning table.

2. Determine who will register the event on the national website once it opens.

3. Determine best location for a Decision Day protest.

4. Gather supplies in advance and determine how you can most quickly spread the word.

5. Develop an event budget and start raising the necessary funds.

6. Prepare your email and text lists of abortion rights advocates in your region so you can alert folks quickly.

7. Decide on how folks will register for your event, e.g., Facebook Event Page, Eventbrite, Google form.

8. Draft Decision Day press releases and media statements 

9. Get your local media contact list ready to go.  

10. Make sure your planning team is represented at Liberate Abortion’s community safety trainings on June 8th and 9th, Sign up here.

Train-the-Trainer Workshops are offered monthly to learn how to share information about accessing and safely use abortion pills. Led by Progress Florida, the next trainings are:

• Monday, June 6, 5:30-7:30pm  |  Register

• Wednesday, July 20 @ 5:30-7:30pm  |  Register

Abortion Funds throughout Florida need support! They need monetary donations to help clients with abortion costs as well as gas, airline, hotel, and ride-share gift cards and childcare. Some Abortion Funds are seeking volunteers to drive clients to appointments, help get travel itineraries in place to help clients access out of state care, make hotel reservations, and to provide childcare. Get your NOW chapter involved with the Fund that serves your region. Find all Florida Abortion Funds here.