321ACTION: This Pride Month, fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Your civic action to-do list for June 6, 2022
Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights
Numerous states have passed discriminatory laws that are deeply harmful to LGBTQ+ communities. Legislation that denies trans youth access to crucial gender-affirming care, prohibits honest conversations around gender and sexuality, and bars people from using the restrooms that align with their gender identity.
This Pride Month, stand up for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people. Tell your senators to pass the Equality Act which will prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Support Keshet and learn more about their work to advance equality for all LGBTQ+ Jews. Elect allies who will defend LGBTQ+ rights at the federal and state levels.
Learn about Abortion Options
The impending Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left many people justifiably frightened about access to abortion in the future. It will undeniably be harder in many states - but there will still be options, such as the abortion pill. Studies show that self-managed medication abortion is effective and safe.
On Wednesday, June 15th at 12:30-1:30 PM ET, join JWI and Plan C for “Plan C/Abortion Pill 101 Training,” to learn more about this option and how to access it.
Support Survivors of Stealthing
Stealthing is an act of rape where someone removes a sexual protection barrier without consent. It is very underreported, due to a lack of recognition that this act is sexual assault and shame. However, at least 12% of women say they have been victims, and 10% of men admit to having engaged in stealthing. Currently, there is no recourse in most states for this violation of bodily autonomy.
The "Consent is Key" and "Stealthing" bills are the first steps in federally recognizing the heinous nature of this act and in providing victims with the ability to seek support. Ask your House Representative to act on these bills.
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