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Activism

Linked Sites:

ACLU of Florida
ACLU of Florida assists teens with Florida judicial bypass process in lieu of parental notification.

Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Project
Information about emergency contraception, minors' rights to confidential health care, and abortion.

Detroit Action Network for Reproductive Rights
This site contains information about reproductive rights issues, local Detroit activism, and a cross range of progressive platforms.

NARAL Austin Choice Action Team
This is a forum for NARAL Choice Action Team Members and supporters. It promotes events and issues relevant to pro-choice activists in Austin, Texas.

NARAL Pro-Choice New Hampshire
This site offers updates on current legislation related to reproductive rights in NH. Information is also available on volunteering and getting involved in local events.

NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon uses the political process to ensure women a full range of reproductive options.

NARAL Pro-Choice Texas
NARAL Pro-Choice Texas is the political arm of the pro-choice movement in Texas.

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
Through this site, activists can stay current with choice-related news, politics and issues in the state of Washington.

NOW of New Jersey
In addition to abortion rights, NOW-NJ is concerned with equal rights for all women and men, lesbian and gay rights, eliminating racism, and eliminating violence against women.

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Michigan defends reproductive rights and health throughout the state of Michigan. Visitors can use the legislative action center to contact Michigan elected officials.

Pro-Choice Public Education Project
PEP educates young women about reproductive freedom and choice and works to develop a new generation of leaders.

Raising Her Voice
This site provides a safe space for survivors of sexual assault to share their experiences with emergency contraception, along with information about how to lobby for expanded access to EC for rape survivors.

Vox at Ohio State University
This pro-choice student organization's site features a blog, a calendar of local events, a legislation watch page, and other resources.

 

Additional Resources:

Abortion Access Project: Who Has Abortion?
Statistics on women who have abortion procedures in the U.S.

Advocates for Youth
This organization promotes comprehensive sexuality education and information for young people based on the European "Rights, Respect, Responsibility" model. Their site includes information on aspects of reproductive and sexual health ranging from abstinence to parent-child communication to dating violence and more. Information available in English, French, and Spanish.

American Society for Emergency Contraception
ASEC offers political information about EC as well as curriculum for providers and provider lists.

Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood
Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood is a case currently before the Supreme Court that examines whether abortion restrictions must include protections for women's health. This site contains the most recent information regarding the case and what is at stake.

Back Up Your Birth Control
This site provides materials for participating in the Back Up Your Birth Control campaign in your community, as well as materials for providers and pharmacists.

Choice USA
Choice USA trains and mobilizes college students to become leaders in the pro-choice movement.

Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program
CLPP is a national campus-based reproductive rights organization dedicated to educating and mentoring students. Their website provides information and resources for students organizing in their own communities around civil liberties and reproductive rights issues.

EMILY's List
EMILY's list offers get-out-the-vote efforts and campaign and political training for pro-choice Democratic women, including recent college graduates.

Family Planning Advocates of New York State
This site includes information about New York legislative issues as well as a guide to health centers in New York State and publications for download.

Feminist.com
This website has resources on everything from health to activism, and features "Ask Amy", an advice column by Amy Richards, author of Manifesta and Grassroots.

Feminist Majority Foundation
The Feminist Majority site offers student organizing information, news updates, an action center and gift shop.

Get The Facts NY
A comprehensive guide to advocating for sexuality education in New York State.

Law Students for Choice
Law Students for Choice is committed to educating, organizing, and supporting pro-choice law students to ensure that a new generation of lawyers will be prepared to successfully defend and expand reproductive rights.

Marie Stopes International
Information on global activist campaigns around abortion and reproductive health.

Medical Students For Choice
MSFC ensures that new doctors are fully trained to meet the reproductive health care needs of women.

NARAL Pro-Choice America
This is the site of the national organization of NARAL Pro-Choice America. The site includes a state-by-state report on pro-choice policies and legislation. Select state affiliates are listed below.

National Center for Human Rights Education
NCHRE offers literature and training on all aspects of human rights, including women's rights and reproductive rights.

No New Money for Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs
This site is dedicated to promoting comprehensive sexuality education programs and mobilizing activists to oppose abstinence-only-until-marriage education.

ProKanDo
Founded by Dr. George Tiller, ProKanDo is Kansas' leading pro-choice Political Action Committee.

SisterSong
SisterSong is a women of color reproductive health collective that educates women of color and policy makers on reproductive and sexual health and rights, and works towards accessible health services, information and resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Third Wave Foundation
This Foundation works to support women under the age of thirty by offering grants, public education, and opportunities for networking.

WV Free
WV Free is a coalition of pro-choice organizations in West Virginia. Their site provides political information as well as information on accessing contraception and abortion services in West Virginia.