Did you know that abortion wasn't always shamed and stigmatized like it is today? Learn how a loud minority grew determined to take away our basic freedoms, and stand up for people across the country who could lose abortion access.

Fired up and want to do more?

First, think about why YOU care about abortion rights. What in your life makes this personal to you? Then, think about how to best use your time this week and the way you want to help:

Chip in (2 minutes)

• Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds

Tell a story (10 minutes)

• Post on social media with hashtag #WhateverTheReason (additional ways to share your story here).
• Your story can be about having an abortion, supporting a loved one through their abortion, or being someone who wants the ability to choose when, how, where, and why you become a parent. See our page on how to talk about abortion for research-grounded tips on how to talk about abortion effectively and inclusively.

Help out (1 hour)

• Volunteer for Planned Parenthood. Join a Planned Parenthood mobilization call to learn more about how you can best plug into the National Volunteer Program . You can help in as little as one hour.