amber thurman’s death is a direct result of georgia’s draconian abortion laws, and it’s absolutely enraging. she needed life-saving care, but because of the state’s restrictive abortion ban, doctors were too scared to act in time. this isn’t just an isolated tragedy – it’s a glimpse into the horrifying reality these laws create. they don’t protect life, they endanger it. amber was left to suffer because politicians are more interested in controlling bodies than in providing real healthcare.
what’s even more devastating is that amber’s child is now left without a mother because of this cruel and unnecessary law. a child lost their mom, not because of a medical complication, but because the system failed her. this is the heartbreaking human cost of these laws.
this is what happens when lawmakers prioritize ideology over human life. how many more people need to die before we recognize that these laws are not just unjust, they are lethal? we can’t stay silent while people like amber are sacrificed. it’s time to demand change and fight back against these oppressive laws.
https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-abortion-ban-amber-thurman-death?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1_YfpKOutravFdnuskP0XaRw7FQNy1--BCbjBc9mx5dN09rpqaL4gm96k_aem_
if you’re looking for ways to learn more, get involved, or support reproductive rights, here are some great resources. these organizations are fighting for justice and providing critical services to those in need. check them out and see how you can help make a difference:
👉🏼 center for reproductive rights – works to protect and advance reproductive rights around the world.
https://reproductiverights.org
👉🏼 the aclu’s reproductive freedom project – fights for the protection of reproductive rights in the courts and legislatures.
https://www.aclu.org/issues/reproductive-freedom
👉🏼national network of abortion funds – helps people access abortions by reducing financial and logistical barriers.
https://abortionfunds.org
👉🏼 if/when/how: lawyering for reproductive justice – a nonprofit focused on reproductive justice through legal action.
https://www.ifwhenhow.org
👉🏼naral pro-choice america – advocates for abortion access and reproductive freedom.
https://www.prochoiceamerica.org
👉🏼 sistersong – a women of color reproductive justice collective working on reproductive rights and access.
https://www.sistersong.net
