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  • Advocates Mourns the Passing of Rep. Elijah E. Cummings

    Advocates for Youth mourns the passing of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, Maryland Congressman and long time champion of young people’s reproductive and sexual health and rights. Throughout his c…

  • Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Organizations Show Solidarity During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    From October 14th, 2019 through October 18th, 2019, as a part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness month, reproductive health, rights, and justice advocates, and other social justice allies, wil…

  • Vivian, Photographed by Victoria Torres Garcia

    “At 17 I was forced to travel across state lines to authorize my abortion service without a parent’s involvement. At this age, I felt I was mature enough to make…

  • Xandi, Photographed by Kait Mauro

    “I was in an abusive relationship when I found out I was pregnant. A protester on the sidewalk tried to take my picture, but a clinic volunteer shielded me with…

  • Susan, Photographed by Rebecca Naul

    “When I hear about people speaking of late term or ‘partial birth’ abortions, it is beyond distressing. This was the most painful decision I have ever made, yet I am…

  • Stephanie, Photographed by Karen Arango

    “I am at peace with my decision to have had multiple abortions and to let that be a catalyst to live the life I’ve always wanted. I am strong. I…

  • Stephanie, Photographed by Dani Hunter

    “The ease with which I was able to choose and access abortion care is a reflection of my privilege. When I had my abortion in 2006, I was a middle-class…

  • Sriya, Photographed by Sarah Simon

    ” After getting my abortion, I ended up doing a standup comedy set about it the very next day. And that snowballed into producing a comedy show where comics tell…

  • Sally, Photographed by Kelsey Fain

    “Many people feel like there’s an expectation for those who’ve made the decision to terminate a pregnancy to be strong at all times. Totally put together–this is what we wanted…