In 2024 barriers intensified, resulting in the deaths of pregnant people and national funding cuts impacting orgs like ARC-Southeast.
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Self-Managed Abortion 101
What to know about using abortion pills and some legislative updates on accessing this form of care. By Sierra R., ARC-Southeast Caller Engagement Coordinator By now, you’ve probably heard of “abortion pills” and “medication abortion,” and maybe you’ve even heard the term “self-managed abortion” (SMA) in the news. As the political and legal […]
Keep Fighting For Reproductive Justice, No Matter Who’s President
ARC-Southeast’s Co-Eds share their reaction to the presidential election and where we should focus our collective energy, power. With former President Donald Trump set to be the new president, a period of transition and uncertainty begins. While the bombardment of presidential election texts will subside, we know the conversation around reproductive health and abortion […]
Visualizing the Southeast: Putting Abortion Bans In Context
By Sofia T. and Musa S. The South is the common denominator. That’s why we center Southern power as one of our core values. With a history that is inextricably linked to slavery, the Southeast is not just the site of the most abortion bans: it is also home to the highest […]
Amber Thurman Should Be Here. GA’s Abortion Ban Is Responsible For Her Death.
## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ## ARC-SOUTHEAST: GEORGIA ABORTION BAN RESPONSIBLE FOR AMBER’S DEATH ATLANTA, GA — ARC-Southeast is both heartbroken and outraged by the news of Amber Thurman and others tragically losing their lives as a direct consequence of dangerous abortion bans in Georgia. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of those who […]
Understanding + Challenging Abortion Stigma
By Sofia T. What is abortion stigma? Abortion stigma is the “social process of devaluing those people who have had abortions or those associated with abortion,” according to The International Network for the Reduction of Abortion Discrimination and Stigma (Inroads). Abortion stigma perpetuates the view that abortion is immoral and dangerous, and that […]
Disability Justice, Access, & Reproductive Justice: Tiffaney D.
Tiffaney D., ARC-Southeast Admin & Finance Coordinator, shares some of her thoughts and experiences about disability, access, and reproductive justice. How does disability and access show up in your work at ARC-Southeast I make modifications to my physical set up at my desk; a keyboard extender, wireless mouse, additional monitor, and monitor stand. I have […]
Abortion Bans Are Bad For Immigrant Health + Human Rights
By Nzingha H. Immigrant communities in the U.S. face immense challenges in achieving bodily autonomy and reproductive justice, and abortion bans exacerbate the problem. From harsh immigration policies that exacerbate barriers to clinical procedures, to lack of access to contraception and prenatal care. Persons living in the U.S. without permanent legal status risk family separation […]
The Intersection of Reproductive Justice and Climate Change
By Sierra R. & Musa S. It’s easy to hear “climate change is a Reproductive Justice issue”, and be confused. Reproductive Justice (RJ) and climate change probably seem like distinct topics, but they are actually very interconnected on several levels! RJ advocates for personal bodily autonomy and self-determination over health decisions, the directing of […]
Honoring Hydeia Broadbent on National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
By Nzingha H. When we think of the leaders and trailblazers within the modern HIV/AIDS movement, we should look to none other than Hydeia Broadbent. Hydeia Broadbent was the youth voice that made the world listen. She elevated and uplifted the conversations about viral transmission, prevention, and the dismantling of stigma, at a time when […]
ARC-Southeast Supports Floridians Against Repressive Abortion Bans!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ARC-Southeast stands in firm opposition to Florida’s recent enactment of a 6-week abortion ban, set to take effect on May 1, which will push birthing people into even more dangerous, troubling circumstances for simply trying to access reproductive care. This draconian law is not only a direct attack on reproductive freedoms but […]
Toni Cade Bambara, Black History Month, & Organizing
Get in the field! Mouth don’t win the war. By Zoe Bambara “Revolution begins with the self, in the self…It may be lonely. Certainly painful. It’ll take time. We’ve got time. That of course is an unpopular utterance these days. Instant coffee is the hallmark of current rhetoric. But we do have time. We’d […]
ARC-Southeast Responds to Alabama’s IVF Embryo Ruling
“In light of the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, which classifies frozen embryos as ‘children,’ ARC-Southeast stands in firm opposition to this outrageous decision that further encroaches on reproductive rights and freedoms,” said Angel Whaley, ARC-Southeast’s Co-Executive Director. “This ruling not only complicates the already fraught journey for those seeking IVF treatments, but […]
Brittany Watts, Policing, and Bodily Autonomy
By Britni Louise Introduction Brittany Watts, a 34-year-old Black woman from Warren County, Ohio, faced a deeply personal and painful ordeal that turned into a public nightmare. After being informed that her pregnancy was not viable at 22 weeks gestational age and having her medical care be unnecessarily delayed by the hospital administration, Brittany suffered […]
Bigger Than Roe: The Limits of ‘Choice’
By Angel Whaley, ARC-Southeast Co-Executive Director I had a dentist appointment not too long ago, and I was reminded once again that I have yet to remove my wisdom teeth, ugh. They don’t really bother me, but I should’ve had them taken out years ago. My dentist gave me a referral to a specialist in […]