Press Statements
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Mourning the Casualties of White Supremacy
We are heartbroken at the mass shootings of Muslims at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. We mourn the loss of these souls deeply.…
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Statement on the Equality Act
Today Advocates for Youth joins over 288 organizations from across the country in endorsing the Equality Act. The Equality Act was reintroduced in the 116th Congress today by Representatives David…
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Statement on the Introduction of the EACH Woman Act
Advocates for Youth applauds the reintroduction of the EACH Woman Act, legislation which lifts bans on abortion coverage, by Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Jan Schakowsk…
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Advocates for Youth Supports the Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act
Advocates for Youth applauds members of Congress for introducing the Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act. For young people and women around the world, we hope it is not in…
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The So-Called “Born Alive Protection Act” Hurts Providers and People Who Need Abortion Care
“We know from the over 1500 stories submitted to the 1 in 3 Campaign that abortion is a highly personal decision. The last thing we need is for politicians to…
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Trump’s Title X Rule Is An Attack On Young People
“Young people have the right to full and complete information about their reproductive and sexual health, and deserve access to fully confidential services. This harmful final rule from the Trump…
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Keeping Louisiana’s clinics open is the right move
The Supreme Court decision to block Louisiana’s law that would place onerous restrictions on abortion clinics is welcome news in a time of toxic rhetoric and calls for draconian restrictions…