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For over 30 years, the Center for Reproductive Rights has used the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.

Jun 30, 2020, 10 tweets

As we celebrate today's #SCOTUS decision, we want to applaud and thank the amazing individuals and organizations that for so many years have done inspiring reproductive health, rights, and justice work in Louisiana. #MyRightMyDecision

Without them, this victory would not be possible. We at the Center are honored by the opportunity to work with these amazing advocates. #MyRightMyDecision

Lakeesha Harris: As the Director of Reproductive Justice and Health at @WWAVinc & a speaker at our #SCOTUS rally, she advocates for health care within a reproductive justice framework that incorporates the economic, structural, historical & contemporary constraints on power.

Lift Louisiana: @LiftingLA aims to educate, advocate, and litigate for policy changes needed to improve the health and wellbeing of Louisiana's women, their families, and their communities.

Pearl Ricks: Pearl is the Executive Director of @ReJACNOLA, a network of activists sharing information, resources, ideas, and human power to create and implement community projects within the reproductive justice framework.

Katrina L. Rogers: A writer, communications strategist, and political consultant, @KalaroMedia owner Katrina Rogers has worked with orgs such as Young Democrats of America, Obama for America, and the National Association of Black Journalists, among others.

Nia Weeks: Nia is the Founder and Executive Director of @CitizenSHE_LA, an advocacy group in Louisiana building an aligned base of Black women who inform, advocate for, and enact a collective policy agenda to address the needs of Black women across the state.

Steffani Bangel: Steffani is Executive Director of @NolaAbortionFnd, which works alongside local providers to provide compassionate assistance to patients seeking abortions who are unable to fully fund their abortion.

Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom: A statewide alliance of organizations and individuals working to ensure sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice for all people through advocacy, law and policy change, and movement-building.

Louisiana Rep. Mandie Landry: She's a strong advocate for reproductive rights: defending an abortion clinic in her legal practice, and making women’s reproductive rights a legislative priority.

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