September 24th 2023.
The fight for abortion rights is becoming increasingly intensified as the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade looms. In response, the nonprofit organization Shout Your Abortion has taken an unprecedented step in the fight for abortion rights: they've installed six billboards along Interstate 55 from Memphis, Tennessee to Carbondale, Illinois. The billboards feature messages such as "God's plan includes abortion" and "Abortion is OK"--messages of love and affirmation for those making the difficult journey.
Amelia Bonow, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Shout Your Abortion, said that the installation of the billboards was motivated by a desire to combat judgment and shame. "The vast majority of Americans support abortion rights," she noted. With the billboards, Bonow hopes to make the journey easier for those seeking abortion in states that have banned the procedure.
Several companies have also stepped up to support abortion rights. Apple, Amazon, Citigroup, Disney, Starbucks, Target and Tesla have all agreed to fund travel costs for employees seeking abortion care. Google has even updated its policies to allow employees in impacted states to apply for relocation "without justification".
The billboards are scheduled to come down this month, but Bonow is seeking donations for them to remain up longer. A GoFundMe has been set up to keep four of the billboards up for another month.
The fight for abortion rights is long and hard, but with organizations like Shout Your Abortion leading the charge, we can only hope that we can make the journey easier for those seeking medical care.
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