The state of abortion access in Texas is a public health crisis, and it is about to get much worse with the upcoming Supreme Court decision. In this political climate, we need strong leaders who will destigmatize abortion and fight to restore abortion access with every tool they have at their disposal. Today, we are […]
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A research group on behalf of Avow conducted 5 online focus groups from March 14 to 23, 2022. Participants were recruited from a DFW district and segmented as follows: Participants were recruited to represent a mix of gender, age, educational attainment, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, employment status, and occupation. Prior to having an
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Avow is proud to endorse Sara Stapleton Barrera for Texas Senate in SD27. Sara took on the worst anti-abortion Democrat in the Texas legislature in 2020 and is a true fighter. Everyone in SD27 and beyond knows and loves someone who has had an abortion. Now more than ever, Texans deserve a champion for abortion
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The leaked Supreme Court opinion has thrown us all into crisis. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Texas’s trigger law — which would ban and criminalize abortion — would go into place 30 days after the opinion is formally released. As of today, abortion is still legal, but soon, abortion at any stage
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Houston, TX –– Avow endorses Rochelle Garza in the Democratic primary for Attorney General. This is the first time Avow has endorsed a candidate for Attorney General. Ken Paxton’s Most Notable Moments Attacking Abortion Rights In a losing effort, Ken Paxton asked the Supreme Court to uphold abortion restrictions in 2015. These restrictions (HB2) caused
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Do our abortion heart stickers or pro-abortion t-shirts make you uncomfortable? If they do, you aren’t alone. As Avow continues to shift culture through our programming, our swag, and our trainings, many people have expressed their discomfort. The conversation usually starts with something like this: “Nobody loves abortion.” “It’s too in your face.” “I’m pro-choice,
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Last week, the House heard seven anti-abortion restrictions that have already passed in the Senate. Coupled with the existing restrictions in Texas, accessing abortion care under the proposed policies would be impossible. Here’s what anti-abortion lawmakers are just steps away from passing: #1) 6-week abortion ban: HB 1515 / SB 8 is an extreme and
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Did you know that the bills that most impact abortion access in your community are decided at the state level? Texas lawmakers are taking up dozens of abortion and reproductive health bills—and bills are now quickly moving through the legislative process. You can follow along with our new Abortion Access Bill Tracker to keep up
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Did you know that over the last 15 years Texas has spent more than $168 million in taxpayer funds on fake clinics or “crisis pregnancy centers” and is now proposing to spend another $100 million in the next two years? In 2005, anti-abortion lawmakers created the “Alternatives to Abortion” budget item by redirecting money from
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Every Texan should have access to safe, legal abortion regardless of their income or zip code. Yet abortion can be difficult to access — extremists at every level of government are enforcing laws that make it harder for Texans to get the healthcare they need. For decades, anti-abortion extremists have chipped away at abortion access
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Texas could soon criminalize all abortion. But together, we still have the power to take back our futures. Right now, Avow canvassers are working in the field and talking to voters about what abortion access means to our communities.
When we win back abortion rights at the state level, no out-of-touch, extreme judge will ever have the power to take it away again. Rush a donation and commit to restoring abortion access in Texas.
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When we win back abortion rights at the state level, no out-of-touch, extreme judge will ever have the power to take it away again. Rush a donation and commit to restoring abortion access in Texas.
If you’ve saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your monthly recurring donation will go through immediately:
SB 8 bans abortion as early as 6 weeks and puts a $10,000 bounty on anyone who helps someone get abortion care. Now more than ever, we need unapologetic abortion rights advocates to lay the groundwork to defeat anti-abortion lawmakers.
Chip in to organize Texans to restore abortion access in our state. The organizing we do today determines the gains we make in 2022.
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NARAL Pro-Choice Texas is now Avow!
To avow means to declare openly, bluntly, and without shame. Now more than ever, our state needs bold and unapologetic advocacy for abortion rights.
As an independent, Texas-based organization, Avow will continue our work at the state and local level — where the decisions that most impact Texans are happening.
Together, we can build a Texas where every person is trusted, thriving, and free to pursue the life they want.
Learn more about our new name, inspired by bold and unapologetic abortion advocates like you!